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Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Can Cut Emissions, But Soil Type Matters

Recent research from NC State sheds light on the economic and environmental effects of adding inhibitors to synthetic fertilizers. Corn yields didn’t change much, but emissions of ammonia and, in some cases, nitrous oxide, were lower.

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NC State Faculty Receive Ag Research Grants to Grow North Carolina Agriculture

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has awarded grants to 11 NC State University researchers that support a range of agricultural projects to boost new crop production and innovative solutions that advance the state’s agricultural economy.

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Get Growing with the Agroecology Education Farm

From beets and potatoes to muscadine grapes and Swiss chard, students get hands-on experience growing a variety of crops at the Agroecology Education Farm. The public is invited to visit the farm for its annual Harvest Fest on Oct. 25.

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There’s No Time Like Fair Time With CALS

From serving up Howling Cow ice cream to milking cows, here’s where to find CALS students and experts at the 2025 North Carolina State Fair.

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Unlocking Heirloom Corn’s Untapped Potential

To protect the future of America’s biggest crop, NC State researchers are cataloging traits in almost a thousand types of corn that were nearly lost to history.