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Nov 4, 2025

Turn Less-Than-Bumper Corn Crop Into Opportunity

Piggott discusses how farmers can make the most of this year's less than bumper corn crop. 

Oct 31, 2025

The H-2B Visa Program and the Food Sector

In an article for Southern Ag Today, Gutierrez-Li explains how the H-2B visa program helps U.S. food-sector employers fill seasonal labor shortages. 

Oct 29, 2025

Planting the Next Generation: Timmy’s Family Farm

With the help of NC Farm School, Timothy Davis turned years of experience into a sustainable, strategic farm business. 

Oct 22, 2025

‘Problems of Plenty’ Shouldn’t Be an Issue

Research by Professor Nick Piggott and Ph.D. graduate John Robinson shows the state’s livestock industry consumes about 300 million bushels of feed grains a year, while local corn and wheat production averages 110 to 130 million bushels. 

Oct 17, 2025

You Decide: Can We Predict the Economy?                         

NC State economist Mike Walden reflects on the imperfect science of predicting economic trends with ever-changing models and consumer behavior. 

Oct 7, 2025

Delta Tau Alpha Inducts Largest-Ever Class

The society's advisor, Assistant Teaching Professor Jonathan Phillips, led the induction of 40 Agricultural Institute students. 

Oct 6, 2025

CALS Marks Second Year of Record Enrollment

With steady growth and strong retention, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is celebrating record student enrollment for the second year in a row. Meet three of the newest members of the CALS Pack, including agricultural business management major Reece Hunter. 

Oct 1, 2025

Paying It Forward: CALS Alumni for Student Success

CALS alumni are helping grow the next generation of agricultural and life sciences professionals by sharing their time as career coaches for the CALS Alumni for Student Success Program, offering students encouragement and connections to industry networks. 

Sep 30, 2025

2025 CALS Alumni Awards Recognize Aaron Messer and Sarah Grace Lee

The CALS Alumni Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions of alumni from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State. 

Sep 29, 2025

Nick Piggott Attends Reception for Australian Ambassador

The event, hosted by Gov. Josh Stein, recognized the strong economic and academic ties between North Carolina and Australia.