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Hudson Valley Research Lab dedicates Hinchey Innovation
Nate Thompson
Nate Thompson
Reporter · Poughkeepsie, NY
Nate Thompson, an art lover and graduate of SUNY Purchase, has spent over 7 years documenting the vibrant arts scene in Poughkeepsie. Before joining Poughkeepsie Current, he was a contributor to Art in America and local arts magazines.
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HIGHLAND The Hudson Valley Research Laboratory has dedicated its horticulture lab as the Hinchey Innovation Hub, honoring state Sen. Michelle Hinchey’s (D, Saugerties) $1 million investment in agricultural research and facility upgrades. The dedication marks the completion of a three-year project to modernize the facility and help farmers address crop diseases, invasive pests, and climate-related threats. Founded in 1923 as a partnership between farmers and Cornell AgriTech scientists, the laboratory serves growers across the Hudson Valley and eastern New York, where emerging pests and climate-related changes can appear earlier than elsewhere in the state. The laboratory, built in 1964, received upgrades to research spaces, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, insulation and environmental controls. The project also replaced fuel-oil heating with energy-efficient heat pumps and added a 20-kilowatt rooftop solar installation. Researchers are testing pheromone traps to intercept sp
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