Posts tagged with: CALS

Food for Thought: Farm-to-School Feeds Students, Communities

By Chris Watkins / October 7, 2019

Cornell Cooperative Extension is part of a statewide network working to bring fresh, locally-sourced food to students while supporting local farmers and food producers. In counties across New York, farm-to-school…

New York is Ripe for Apple Harvest

By Kelsie Raucher / September 18, 2019

Apples will be bigger and better this harvest season, according to Cornell University experts. Largely in part to the weather working in favor for farmers this year, apple color, quality,…

CALS Team Promotes Adoption of Onion IPM Program to Fight Pests, Cut Chemical Sprays

By Nina Sannes / June 17, 2019

The value of the onion crop in New York state is between $40 and $50 million annually, but that figure is threatened by the predation of onion thrips. Onions are…

Five Simple Steps to Improve Biosecurity Around Livestock

By Mary Kate MacKenzie / June 12, 2019

  Now that we’re on the verge of summer, some farms may start to see an increase in foot traffic. Dairy farms receive regular visits from feed dealers, nutritionists, veterinarians,…

Heat or Drought: Which is the Main Driver of Crop Yields in a Changing Climate?

By Nina Sannes / June 10, 2019

Increasing temperatures and weather volatility are expected to have a substantial impact on crop yields in the coming decades. Adaptable solutions are necessary to ensure the future of food production…

Stability in Diversity: A Case Study of Birds in Sugarbushes

By Anna Birn / April 24, 2019

In an ecosystem, diversity means stability. When assessing the health of a natural space, one looks for diversity of species, diversity of ages within those species, balance between living and…

Roadmap Points Way to Better Soil Health in New York

By Kacey Deamer / April 1, 2019

The Cornell-led New York Soil Health Initiative has just released its Soil Health Roadmap, which identifies ways farmers and land managers can adopt better soil health practices. There is a…

Weathering Change: Cornell CALS Helps New York Farmers Adapt

By Krisy Gashler / April 1, 2019

Climatic changes are disrupting the entire farm cycle, from forcing delays in planting to reducing yields when the crops do grow. In the autumn of 2018, unusually heavy rainfall —…

Galaxy Suite of Tomatoes Takes Off

By Anna Birn / March 27, 2019

A recent study of consumer demands found that New York State residents want more products that are local, organic, and possess high quality, diverse flavors. In response to this feedback,…

CALS Contemplates the Role of Drones in Agriculture

By Anna Birn / February 19, 2019

Recognizing the needs of the modern farmer, The Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences,  has called together a task force dedicated to engaging multiple departments in digital agriculture. The…