Caitlin Hayes
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‘Hemp House’ Project Kicks Off New Support for NYS Hemp
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The facilities and equipment will help farmers and businesses overcome barriers to the hemp industry’s growth in the state. According to builder Jeff Gagnon, a space that’s been insulated with hemp materials stays warm in winter, cool in summer, emits no toxins and is as quiet as snow. “It’s really apparent when you walk into…
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Eco-Friendly Ag Practices May Be Easier Than Farmers Think
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New research shows that labor is thought to be a bigger barrier for farmers to adopt climate resilient practices than it actually is. Rotating crops, using compost, adding cover crops and flower strips, and reducing tillage are practices that can make farms resilient to climate change and bring environmental benefits, but Cornell researchers have found…
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Cornell Creates Transformative Tech for Wine Industry
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Cornell research led by Gavin Sacks is helping E&J Gallo Winery in Modesto, California, examine large amounts of grape samples during harvest for potential contaminants that affect the flavor and aroma of wines. Every day during harvest season, E&J Gallo Winery, based in Modesto, California, collects up to 300 grape samples for screening – to…
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‘Farm of the Future’ Showcased at Cornell PRO-DAIRY Celebration
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A June event at the Cornell University Ruminant Center highlighted cutting-edge management practices and monitoring technology that will help New York State dairy farmers bolster yields, improve animal health, and increase sustainability. Fifteen miles southeast of Cornell’s Ithaca campus, in a sprawling valley surrounded by wooded hills, a Cornell-operated, commercial-scale dairy farm resembles many across…
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With Sustainable Practices, New York Dairy Farms Lower Emissions
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New study is first to capture “whole farm” emissions from New York farms, which includes feed production, animal feeding, manure management and energy use. A number of New York dairy farms achieve low greenhouse gas emissions due to sustainable management practices like growing a high proportion of their own feed and making the most of…
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Cornell Helps NYS Growers Hone the Art and Science of Poinsettias
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Specialists at Cornell support growers in diagnosing problems – with poinsettias or any other crop – and finding solutions informed by research. Last summer, Mark Van Bourgondien, co-owner of CJ Van Bourgondien Wholesale Greenhouses in Peconic, on Long Island, noticed white flecks and slight discoloration on a few of his young poinsettias. He quickly found…
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Destructive Weed, Found in NYS, Resists Common Herbicides
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New research on the invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth shows which herbicides are effective in farmers’ fight against the “spotted lanternfly of weeds.” The invasive pigweed Palmer amaranth, first found in New York soybean fields in 2019, has been dubbed the “spotted lanternfly of weeds” for its ability to spread quickly and wreak havoc on crops.…
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Medicinal Garden at Onondaga Nation School Grows Opportunity
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The medicinal garden is the result of a year-long collaboration between the Nation, school and Cornell Botanic Gardens, and will help in implementing more hands-on, project-based opportunities for students that both hit state standards and incorporate knowledge from and about their own culture. On a sunny Friday in September, kindergarteners encircled Charlie Hernandez ’26 outside…
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Cornell Partners with NYS to Fight the Spotted Lanternfly
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The devastating spotted lanternfly’s spread to upstate and western New York is not a matter of if, but when, experts say – and Cornell is a key player in helping slow the infestation. By Caitlin Hayes The devastating spotted lanternfly’s spread to upstate and western New York is not a matter of if, but when, experts…
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