Posts by Matt Hayes

Matt Hayes is a writer, journalist, photographer and communicator who promotes the scientific discoveries and expertise of Cornell’s faculty and staff and to highlight the unique student experience at Cornell CALS.

Growth Across Fields: Scientific Collaboration Tackles Farming Challenges

By Matt Hayes / July 9, 2025

New study shows how agriculture’s toughest challenges require coordinated breakthroughs in biology, chemistry, engineering and data science. From soft robots crawling through crops to bio-based fertilizers that protect waterways, the…

Grant Expands Cornell Farmworker Program Efforts

By Matt Hayes / July 5, 2021

A $90,000 federal grant has enabled the Cornell Farmworker Program to provide critical resources to non-English speaking farm employees, whose health is critical to the stability of New York State…

Study to Help Heat-Stressed Dairy Cows Weather Increasing Temperatures

By Matt Hayes / July 1, 2019

A warming world represents a growing threat to the dairy industry. A warming world represents a growing threat to the dairy industry. With climate change pushing global temperatures higher, finding…