Insect pollinators contribute $29B to U.S. farm income
A Cornell study published in the May 22 issue of the journal Public Library of Science ONE analyzes the economic value of honeybees and other insect pollinators for 58 crops. (May 22, 2012)

Researchers uncover how plant skin is assembled
The findings have agricultural implications, since understanding the basic biology of plant skins opens the door for researchers to develop therapies to prevent plant diseases. (May 21, 2012)

A robot learns how to tidy up after you
Foreshadowing personal robots for the home, Cornell researchers have trained a robot to identify objects, pick them up and put them away. (May 21, 2012)

Researchers develop food aid decision-making tool
Cornell researchers have developed a tool to help international relief organizations cater food aid responses to specific situations. (May 18, 2012)