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Project Aims to Eliminate ‘Ugly’ Sweet Potatoes

Suzanne Stanard

AGI grad Donavan Battle

Apr 25, 2017

AgPack Strong: On the Path to Success

As he pursues his bachelor’s degree in horticultural science at NC State, Ag Institute grad Donavan Battle says collaboration, communication and hard work are key to success. 
Scene from Farm Animal Days

Apr 17, 2017

Despite Rain, Farm Animal Days Delights

Each spring CALS throws open the barn doors to thousands of area school children, teachers and families for a unique hands-on experience with agriculture. 
Poultry Science grad Wesley Wilson of Ag ProVision

Apr 10, 2017

AgPack Strong: An Unexpected Path to Success

Wesley Wilson never imagined he’d be president of a company by age 29. Find out how CALS helped guide him toward a career he loves. 
CALS student and baseball player Brock Detherage

Apr 2, 2017

Student Spotlight: Five Questions with Brock Deatherage

Baseball season — that beloved harbinger of spring — is in full swing, and CALS student Brock Deatherage is front and center for the Wolfpack. 
One corner of the Centennial Gateway against a cloud-filled sky

Mar 29, 2017

Kathariou Elected to American Academy of Microbiology

Sophia Kathariou, NC State professor of food science and microbiology, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology. 
BAE's L.T. Woodlief receives an award for 45 years of service to NC State

Mar 22, 2017

Faculty Focus: 45 Years and Going Strong

Labin “L.T.” Woodlief Jr. has worked for NC State University for 45 years. And he’s eyeing the big 5-0. Woodlief is a research specialist in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. 
MSP students on Australia trip

Mar 14, 2017

Students Soar in Multicultural Scholars Program

A unique scholarship program provides opportunities for outstanding students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the food and agricultural sciences. 
Mike Boyette receives the National Research Impact Award

Mar 13, 2017

Boyette Wins National Research Impact Award

Mike Boyette, Philip Morris Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, recently received a National Research Impact Award for his career achievements in sweet potato research. 

Feb 20, 2017

Student Spotlight: Serving Local Communities in Big Ways

Graduate certificate program student Shahnee Haire serves local communities through her work as a regional public health educator and founder of a youth development organization. 
sweet potatoes in crate

Feb 20, 2017

Project Aims to Eliminate ‘Ugly’ Sweet Potatoes

Dr. Mike Boyette and grad student Amber Tsirnikas are on a mission to help farmers grow better (more attractive) sweet potatoes. Their efforts could boost the industry in a big way.