Future cartons will track milk from farm to fridge, May 10, 2019
Cornell food scientists are designing the milk carton of the future that will give consumers precise “best by” dates and improve sustainability by reducing food waste. Read more
Study to help heat-stressed dairy cows weather increasing temperatures, April 11, 2019
A warming world represents a growing threat to the dairy industry. With climate change pushing global temperatures higher, finding scientific solutions that protect the well-being and productivity of dairy cows is critical. A Cornell researcher has won a grant to do just that. Read more
U.C. Davis Animal Science Professor Discusses Agriculture’s Contribution to Climate Change, April 11, 2019
On Monday afternoon, Prof. Frank Mitloehner, animal science and Air Quality Extension Specialist at the University of California, Davis, discussed the latest research surrounding animal agriculture and its “surprisingly modest” contribution to global greenhouse emissions. Mitloehner pointed at food waste as the largest contributor to environmental damage. Read more
Cornell model helps dairy farms reduce nitrogen, save money , March 19, 2019
The Chesapeake Bay – about 235 miles down the Susquehanna River from New York’s Southern Tier – and other waterways might grow cleaner, thanks to new updates and improvements in a Cornell dairy nutrition model. Read more
Animal behavior expert Temple Grandin’s ideas spring from her autism , November 30, 2018
Temple Grandin, the prominent author on autism and animal behavior, shared her perspective on animal behavior and livestock husbandry and met with students, faculty and other members of the Cornell community during a visit to campus Nov. 13. Read more
Milk inspection program marks 50 years of success in New York, October 8, 2018
Oct. 1-4 marked a 50-year milestone of the partnership between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM). Read more
Researchers weigh the tradeoffs of antimicrobial policies in dairy production
Dairy farmers use antibiotics to keep their herds healthy and production high. At the same time, these treatments threaten to harm public health through the creation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Read more
Food scientists turn cheddar orange in a green whey
Cornell food scientists have found an infusion process to give cheddar cheese its consumer-pleasing orange color. Read more
Chobani Foundation, Cornell team to support N.Y. dairy students
New York state students interested in dairy farming careers will get a boost thanks to a new scholarship program from the Chobani Foundation and Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). Read more
Dairy farmer Nate Chittenden receives first Hometown Alumni Award
To see why Nate Chittenden ’00 was the perfect choice to receive the inaugural Cornell University Hometown Alumni Award, you had to look no further than the beaming, multigenerational community of family, neighbors and friends who came to the celebratory event honoring him June 23 in Stuyvesant, New York. Read more
Awards promote life sciences research and industry partnerships in NY
A project to develop topical therapies for skin diseases associated with DNA damage and another to investigate bone-binding polymers to relieve bone-on-bone pain for those with severe osteoarthritis are two of nine projects awarded 2018-19 Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) grants. Read more
Dairy barn implements poop-to-power system
Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Dairy Barn – home to 200 cows – has installed a state-of-the-art system that separates manure from sand bedding material, providing clean bedding for the cows and creating muck perfect for making electricity and heat. Read more
Cheesemakers savor Cornell’s dairy incubator expertise
Cornell’s dairy business incubator provides long-term support and develops companies’ expertise in cheese marketing, dairy processing and building markets, said Rob Ralyea, M.S. '98, Cornell senior extension associate, who directs the incubator. Read more
New York State Senate names Kathryn Boor a 2018 Woman of Distinction, May 2, 2018
The New York State Senate honored Kathryn J. Boor ’80, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), as a 2018 Woman of Distinction during a ceremony May 1 at the Legislative Office Building in Albany. Read more
Researchers weigh the tradeoffs of antimicrobial policies in dairy production, April 17, 2018
While the quantitative impact of such antibiotics on humans is not completely understood, a new Cornell study has pinpointed the financial toll that eliminating antibiotic use would have on dairy farms, a finding that could help guide regulatory policy. Read more
Alcohol from dairy waste may be headed to tap near you, April 10, 2018
Dairy that is fermented and brewed like beer could soon be on tap as Sam Alcaine, M.S. ’07, assistant professor in the Department of Food Science, turns dairy waste into a flavorful drink with an alcoholic kick. Read more
College hosts symposium on sustainability in the dairy industry, February 27, 2018
Industry representatives and experts from across Cornell gathered last week to discuss dairy sustainability relating to food, energy, and water. The 3rd Annual Cornell Dairy Center of Excellence Symposium, presented in partnership with the David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, featured a day of panels, presentations, and poster sessions in Schurman Hall. . Read more
Professor named 2018 National Cheese Institute Laureate, January 26, 2018
The National Cheese Institute (NCI) named David M. Barbano ’70, M.S. ’73, Ph.D. ’78, professor in the Department of Food Science, the 2018 NCI Laureate. Read more
Noteworthy: Andrew Novakovic talks to HBO’s VICE News about “supercows”, January 2, 2018
In a recent episode of HBO’s VICE News about these “supercows,” Andrew Novakovic, the E.V. Baker Professor of Agricultural Economics, discussed the impact of selective breeding on the dairy industry. Read more
Bright LED dairy cases speed off-flavors in skim milk, January 25, 2018
As grocery stores save energy by changing their dairy cases from fluorescent to LED lighting, Cornell researchers have found that milk – particularly skim or fat-free milk – becomes more susceptible to off-flavors. Read more
Cosmos, Party Animal ice creams warm wise taste buds, December 7, 2017
Astronomy meets gastronomy in an annual ritual for the Food Science 1101 introductory course, where eight student teams created and scooped ice cream for a melt-in-your-mouth final project. Read more
Program trains new farm owners for business success, December 12, 2018
The Cornell Small Farms Program is preparing the next generation of farmers and ranchers to scale up their operations and reach key business milestones, thanks to a new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Read more
Cornell group explores future of indoor farming, November 21, 2017
Indoor farming entrepreneurs and experts came to Cornell in early November with a goal: leverage the innovation at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to create viable businesses for local vegetables and produce grown indoors. Read more
Cornell contributions to the Journal of Dairy Science Volume 100 Special Edition, December 2017
Featuring some of Cornell faculty's contributions . Read more
Dairy execs meeting at Cornell don’t skim over World Milk Day, June 1, 2017
What better whey to celebrate World Milk Day (June 1) and National Dairy Month but to drink milk, enjoy dairy products and figure how to make more. Read more
Say cheese: Cornell lifts New York cheese market, July 26, 2017
Step into your local supermarket and chances are the cheese section looks vastly different than it did just a few years ago. Read more
Food Waste Could Be Important New Clean Energy Source, June 30, 2017
Researchers at Cornell University have found a new way to capture nearly all of the energy in a food waste product, leaving little behind to fill a landfill. Read more
Cornell engineers transform food waste into green energy, June 13, 2017
In a classic tale of turning trash into treasure, two different processes soon may be the favored dynamic duo to turn food waste into green energy, according to a new Cornell-led study in the journal Bioresource Technology. Read more
Cornell to team with IBM to protect global milk supply, June 23, 2017
Cornell and IBM announced a joint research project June 23 that will use genetic sequencing and big-data analyses to help keep the global milk supply safe. Read more
Atkinson’s Academic Venture Fund awards $1.8M to 15 projects, June 9, 2017
The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future’s Academic Venture Fund awarded $1.8 million in 2017, with a record 15 grants to seed novel approaches to some of the world’s greatest sustainability challenges Read more
At Dairy Center of Excellence event, milk is champ
For most of us, milk is our first food, containing everything a growing mammal needs. Those nutritional benefits should be harnessed beyond infancy and into every stage of life, according to the Cornell Dairy Center of Excellence, which held its second annual symposium, “Dairy Nutrition for Every Age and Stage,” May 16. Read more
Startup wields natural bacterium to improve health of livestock
Bactana Animal Health, a new company providing a natural, sustainable alternative to dosing livestock prophylactically with antibiotics and hormones, joined Cornell’s McGovern Center for Venture Development in the Life Sciences earlier in May. Read more
IDFA Recognizes Cornell University Dairy Foods Extension Team for Food Safety Leadership, February 6, 2017
The Cornell University Dairy Foods Extension team received the International Dairy Foods Association’s inaugural Food Safety Leadership Award at Dairy Forum 2017 last week in Orlando, Fla. Read more
Cornell Food Science declares ‘Freedom of Peach’ delicious, December 1, 2016
Students in Food Science 1101, in order to form a more perfect ice cream and to secure the blessings of creamy, delicious flavor, carried on an annual Cornell tradition in a contest to develop an innovative ice cream. Read more
Grant to help dairy farms avoid setbacks from extreme weather, October 17, 2016
Organic dairy farmers in the Northeast have taken a beating over the last several years due to extreme weather, but a new grant will support a project to guide them through these events. Read more
Cornell Dairy to launch campus co-op, October 20, 2016
The Cornell Dairy Cooperative, a new venture of the Cornell Dairy, is now providing a new way to buy dairy favorites without a stop at a campus store or dining hall. Read more
Newly discovered bacterium named for Martin Wiedmann, August 19, 2016
To honor a Cornell researcher who keeps our food supply safe, a recently discovered spoilage bacterium has been named for Martin Wiedmann. Read more
Uganda project puts focus on gender equality in agriculture, September 8, 2016
Gender matters to the 16 trainers and 11 teams of 33 researchers from four continents who will participate in a course on “Gender Responsive Root, Tuber and Banana Breeding,” Sept. 12-21 in Uganda. Read more
Great New York State Fair sports Big Red involvement, September 1, 2016
Cornell University, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell Cooperative Extension have a big presence at the 2016 New York State Fair. Read more
