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A Cornucopia of Research Supports New York’s Farms and Food Systems
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A diverse array of Cornell research, from plant breeding to soil health, helps support local and global harvests Across the world, harvest celebrations are one of the most common human […]
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New Tomato Bred to Naturally Resist Pests and Curb Disease
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A Cornell researcher has completed a decades-long program to develop new varieties of tomato that naturally resist pests and limit transfer of viral disease by insects. A Cornell researcher has […]
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New Cherry Ember Tomato Reveals Stripey Charm, Bright Flavor
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This new cherry tomato variety from Cornell AgriTech provides improved yield and shelf-life while enhancing both visual and culinary appeal. Cherry tomatoes are a staple in home gardens, farm fields and local food […]
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New software helps plant breeders bring out their best
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Broccoli is in the eye of the beholder. A head of broccoli that might appeal to one person – perhaps because of its deep green color – may leave another […]
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Cornell Vegetable Program Partner Counties Lead Production, Research and Marketing for NYS Dry Beans
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Dry bean growers, packer/shippers, seed suppliers, and Cornell faculty and Extension Educators came together to discuss the state of the industry and to receive reports of industry-funded research. The March […]
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On-Farm Plant Breeding Pt. I: Getting Started with Diversity
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Learn how to get started with your own on-farm plant breeding project. Often as growers we rely on our favorite seed companies to provide us with the varieties we grow. […]
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The Sky’s the Limit for Cornell’s New Galaxy Suite Grape Tomato Varieties
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New York farmers now have a new way to satisfy consumers’ hunger for something different. New York farmers now have a new way to satisfy consumers’ hunger for something different. […]
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What Can Variety Trialing Do for Your Vegetable Farm?
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Put those glowing seed catalog descriptions to the test and find varieties that are the best fit for your own farming environment. A variety trial entails growing different varieties of […]
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Meet the Everest Grape: A New Concord Variety
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Attention grape growers, a new variety from Cornell Agritech could bring you new business. The Concord grape is native to the northeast, but is typically only used for jams and […]
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New Heirloom Vegetables for the Finger Lakes
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Visionary collaborations are creating new varieties to thrive in the Finger Lakes — which ones will become heirlooms for future generations? Although they materialize everyday before our eyes, new books […]
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