NYSIPM Seeking Strategic Communications Planning
The NY Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell University is seeking a firm to perform a small communications project. Proposals are due April 26. Read more
LeafByte app measures damage from chomping insects
A free, open-source mobile app now lets everyone from plant researchers to gardeners and farmers know exactly how much damage insect pests cause when they chomp on leaves. Read more
Produce Safety Alliance aims to demystify complex agriculture water rules
To ensure the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables for consumers, Cornell’s Produce Safety Alliance helps to explain complex federal food safety rules and assess agricultural water use. Read more
The sky’s the limit for Cornell’s new Galaxy Suite grape tomato varieties
Phillip Griffiths, associate professor of plant breeding and genetics at Cornell AgriTech, has released a collection of organic grape tomato varieties that are pretty, profitable and pack a culinary punch. Read more
Cornell model helps dairy farms reduce nitrogen, save money
Waterways might grow cleaner, thanks to improvements in the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System, a dairy nutrition model. Read more
Weathering change: Cornell CALS helps New York farmers adapt
Climatic changes are disrupting the entire farm cycle, from forcing delays in planting to reducing yields when the crops do grow. Cornell’s Climate Smart Farming program (CSF) supports farmers in New York state and the Northeast to put in place new practices that increase agricultural productivity and farming incomes sustainably and increase farmers' resiliency. Read more
Ripple effect: Study reveals NYS apple industry’s true economic impact
Unveiling a new economic impact analysis model, a Cornell team found the state’s apple industry has a 21 percent larger economic impact than traditional models suggest. Read more