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A new low-cost, do-it-yourself method allows maple syrup producers to cool and hold sap before boiling, giving greater flexibility and preventing all-nighters.

Climate change is altering weed dynamics on dairy and field crop farms across New York State. Shifts in temperature, precipitation, and seasonal patterns are reducing herbicide effectiveness, increasing the spread of invasive species, and...

Forest regeneration across the Northeastern United States is increasingly threatened by over-browsing from high deer populations, which limits seedling survival and prevents the establishment of new forest growth. Poor regeneration undermines...

Weed pressure remains one of the most persistent and costly challenges facing both organic and conventional farmers. Weeds compete directly with crops for water, nutrients and light, leading to reduced yields and profitability when not...

Parents and caregivers in rural New York often experience limited access to evidence-based parenting education and family support programs due to geographic isolation, transportation barriers and fewer locally available services. Rural schools...

Parents across New York State are navigating increasingly complex challenges that influence child development, family well-being, and long-term health outcomes. Issues such as opioid misuse, alcohol use, nutrition concerns, behavioral health...

Play is one of the most powerful drivers of early childhood development, shaping children’s language acquisition, spatial reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and social-emotional skills. Yet many parents—especially those in marginalized or...

Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, water, and light, leading to reduced yields and economic losses. Weeds can also indirectly impact crops by serving as alternate hosts for pests and pathogens, interfering with crop production operations...

Floods are increasing in size and frequency across New York State, yet many households remain uninsured and vulnerable to financial losses. Social and economic barriers prevent families from purchasing flood insurance, even in high-risk areas...

Nitrogen is essential for crop production, yet excess application can contribute to nitrogen loss with impact on water and air quality. New York dairy farmers face increasing pressure to improve nutrient use efficiency while maintaining crop...

Research finds that chromosomal inversions – which occur when a chunk of chromosome containing tens to thousands of genes breaks off, flips and reattaches – help certain species maintain genetic differences adapted to various regions.

March 4, 2026 Events Join us for COMMColloquium Monday, March 23, 2026, 3:00 pm, in 102 Mann Library Building with graduate student Bya Rodrigues (title TBD). The colloquium is followed by a reception located in The Hub of the Department of...

The Digital Ag hackathon, sponsored by the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture and powered by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, brought 116 students to Atkinson Hall for the weekend of Feb. 27-March 1.

Faculty and staff from across Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Cornell CALS) came together on March 2 to honor 49 awardees at the annual CALS Faculty and Staff Awards.

The Long Island Regional Clean Energy Hub offers residents and businesses free guidance and subsidies to reduce their energy use, transition to clean energy and lower their heating and electricity bills.

New York state farmers with solar leases say they’ll use the added revenue to invest in their farms, with many stating they don't plan to change their agricultural practices at all.

In June 2023, smoke from Canadian wildfires dampened birds’ vocalizations in New York state, with a particularly negative effect on already imperiled grassland birds.

Monarch butterflies and other pollinators are essential to ecosystems and agriculture, supporting the reproduction of flowering plants and the production of fruits and vegetables. But decades of habitat loss, pesticide use and the disappearance...

Hale’s product isn’t your average pudding – it’s a low-sugar, high-protein treat catering to fellow fitness enthusiasts and others looking to incorporate more protein into their diet. While traveling in Europe, Hale came across more than a dozen...