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Cornell’s new barley variety is key to the success of the 2012 Farm Brewing Law

by Jimmy Jordan January 4, 2021January 5, 2021

ITHACA, N.Y. –– To the delight of New York craft brewers, a new variety of malting barley has been developed especially for the state’s climate.This comes as part of a larger effort to stimulate New York’s craft brewing industry, and in turn help the farmer’s that would grow ingredients for brewers.  However, state legislation meant to […]

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Open Farm Days will highlight the diversity of Tompkins County agriculture

by Community Announcements August 6, 2019August 7, 2019
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New Cornell lab will combat potato nemesis

by Devon Magliozzi August 2, 2019August 2, 2019
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Cornell research helps grow hard cider industry in New York State

by Alyvia Covert May 17, 2018
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Cornell: Ancient grains are making a comeback locally and nationally

by Guest Contributor July 21, 2017
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Cornell breeds flavor-packed mega-strawberry the size of a plum

by Guest Contributor September 13, 2016
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Drought declared ‘natural disaster’ for farmers in Tompkins and 14 other counties

by Michael Smith August 30, 2016August 30, 2016
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Cornell gets a $6 million kickstart to improve apple crops, bring broccoli to the east coast

by Michael Smith August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

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