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May 28, 2020

Bangladeshi farmers reap higher yields, profits from Bt eggplant

Global Development Section
School of Integrative Plant Science
Department of Entomology

Professor in front of virtual image of a wheat field

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May 22, 2020

Wheat initiative celebrates women leaders in fight to end hunger

Global Development Section
Global Development

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May 20, 2020

Celebrating the CALS Class of 2020

As this semester draws to a close, we would like to take moment to recognize the CALS graduating class of 2020 and echo the sentiments President Pollock shared in her recent address to the Cornell community. During their time at Cornell, members...

Animal Science
Global Development Section
School of Integrative Plant Science

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May 19, 2020

COVID-19 impact: Mary Jo Dudley on vulnerable farmworkers

Mary Jo Dudley, MRP ’96, an expert in farmworker issues, talks about how the pandemic has underlined the importance of farmworkers, who are crucial to maintaining the country’s food supply. Farmworkers are essential workers, and are particularly...