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November 21, 2022

Cornell CALS faculty recognized among most influential scientists globally

Ten professors from Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are among the most highly cited researchers in the world.

Boyce Thompson Institute
Food Science
School of Integrative Plant Science

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November 18, 2022

David Ngam, MPS ‘22: Youth empowerment and agricultural development

The future of agricultural development is in the hands of youth who want to make a difference, according to David, a current Master of Professional Studies (MPS) student in Global Development and recipient of the Bouriez Family Fellowship...

Polson Institute for Global Development
Global Development Section
Global Development

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November 9, 2022

Projects to support NYS economy, farms, communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $3.8 million in funding to the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station to support more than 50 projects across three colleges.

Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station
Global Development Section
Global Development

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November 7, 2022

Environmental and Health Effects Add Billions in Hidden Costs to India’s Public Distribution System

Through the Public Distribution System (PDS), the Indian government ensures the food security of its most impoverished citizens. However, new research from the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) reveals that the...