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Life. Changing. We are the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. We tackle the complex challenges of our time through purpose-driven science. #CornellCALS
Ithaca, NY
Joined March 2010
Cornell at COP30 🇧🇷⚡ Faculty & students are back from Belém & ready to carry the momentum forward on innovative climate solutions. We're proud for @Cornell expertise to contribute the global dialogue during this pivotal decade for climate progress. @CornellCALS @CornellEng
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One of my many favorite things @CornellCALS is the partnership between @NYSDEC, @USGS and our incredibly talented faculty to keep our natural resources well-stewarded for future generations: 60 years of conservation, collaboration
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New York’s fishing industry contributes $5 billion annually to the state economy and supports an array of other public goods, including food security, mental health, social connection and
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Practices like rotating crops, using compost, adding cover crops, and reducing tillage can make farms more resilient to climate change and deliver environmental benefits. Yet, these approaches aren’t widely adopted in the U.S. 🧵 @Cornell & @nature_org researchers explored why.
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Research led by Gavin Sacks of @CornellCALS 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. “Between the students and the expertise you have on campus,
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How do you like them tomatoes? Three new varieties join the “Galaxy Suite” of grape tomatoes, a snack-sized @Cornell-bred medley. @CornellAgriTech @CornellCALS @CornellPlantSci
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Three varieties join the “Galaxy Suite” of grape tomatoes, a snack-sized Cornell-bred medley.
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Solar panels and ag: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (@NYSERDA) has awarded @CornellCALS $5M to build solar arrays at university farms in Ithaca and the Hudson Valley. #agrivoltaics
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has awarded the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences $5 million to build solar arrays at university farms in Ithaca and the Hudson...
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Researchers @CornellCALS have developed a powerful new biosensor that reveals, in unprecedented detail, how and where kinases – enzymes that control nearly all cellular processes – turn on and off inside living cells. @CornellGrad @CornellRsrch @NIH @NSF
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Cornell researchers have developed a powerful new biosensor that reveals, in unprecedented detail, how and where kinases – enzymes that control nearly all cellular processes – turn on and off inside...
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🌡️ Erratic weather is hitting NY orchards hard. Early warming + winter stress can confuse apple trees, causing freeze damage & decline. Climate resilience in orchards is a necessity and @CornellCALS scientists are working hard to make it happen.
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Speed is everything: Researchers have developed a new bacterium that can absorb DNA directly from its surroundings and incorporate it into its own genetic code. @CornellCALS @CornellGrad @ENERGY
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Researchers develop a new bacterium that can absorb DNA directly from its surroundings and incorporate it into its own genetic code.
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How do apple growers get consistently crisp and autumnal Autumn Crisps? Bringing a new apple variety to market is no simple task. Seeds yield countless characteristics in the apples they produce — from color to taste to varying levels of crunch. And, if you were to eat an apple a
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What if Concord grape waste could power the next wave of sustainable snacks, supplements & skincare? @CornellCALS researchers developed a fast-drying method that turns grape skins & seeds into antioxidant-rich powders. https://t.co/cLgctVoveR
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Researchers at Cornell AgriTech have developed a microwave-vacuum drying method that transforms grape pomace, the leftover skins, seeds and pulp from juice production, into a stable, nutrient-rich...
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The apple you snack on or bake into a pie might trace its roots back to Cornell! Since 1890, apple breeders at @CornellCALS and @CornellAgriTech have introduced more than 70 varieties of America’s favorite fruit. As New York’s land-grant university, Cornell develops apples
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Dr. Michael Van Amburgh, Professor of Dairy Nutrition at @CornellCALS, shares how his team uses the CNCPS (Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System) to monitor cow nutrition, wellbeing, and environmental impact. 🐮📈 #Dairy4Good #sustainabilityinag #nydairy #dairytech
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Three Cornell scholars were inducted this weekend into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in Boston: Kavita Bala, Anurag Agrawal, and M. Virginia Pascual. Their work in AI, ecology, and medicine reflects the impact of Cornell research. @WeillCornell @Cornell_Bowers
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We are pleased to announce the 2025 Cornell Atkinson-@EnvDefenseFund Joint Research Awardees! 4 projects are tackling air quality, agriculture, oceans, and energy transitions, turning research into real-world climate solutions. 🔗Learn about the awardees: https://t.co/3cKvOY4wPt
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Now live: the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission @EATforum + @TheLancet 🎉 The report presents major scientific update on how our food system can support sustainability. Proud to support the modelling section of the report, led by @CornellCALS researchers. ℹ️ https://t.co/SfSl4IfJgw
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🍇 From vine to vision — @Cornell grape breeder Maddy Oravec and her team are shaping the future of NY grapes at @CornellCALS. With 60 varieties released, the program is driving innovation with grapes that are disease-resistant, climate-resilient, and grower-focused.
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This summer, 22 Cornell Cooperative Extension interns dove into hands-on projects, from revitalizing New York City’s urban gardens to supporting youth in Buffalo and exploring A.I. for smarter health decisions, making a real impact on New York state. “Our approach is deeply
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Spotted on the Ag Quad - the G.O.A.T. with a literal goat 🐐 Happy Ag Day! 🍂
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The 25-year collaboration between @CornellCALS and @NYstateparks began with research on Long Island and evolved into a service partnership with superintendents statewide, making small changes that yield big ecological impacts. This legacy sets the stage for the next generation
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