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A small green plant grows out of of a clear, plastic container. The plant is on the left half of the container.

Jan 6, 2023

Fungi Could Be the Future of Healthier Plants

Researchers at NC State are studying how mycorrhizal fungi can enhance plant health and could lessen our reliance on non-renewable fertilizers.

Lonnie Poole Golf Course on Centennial Campus.

Jan 5, 2023

NC State’s Yelverton Honored for Golf Course Industry Contributions

Fred Yelverton, a professor and Extension specialist at NC State, has been selected to receive the 2023 Outstanding Contribution Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Dec 13, 2022 | News and Events

Building Our Community

2022 has been a year of expansion for our department. The growing demand for agricultural and environmental solutions is catapulting us forward. We’ve added 68 new hires this year, including four new faculty in key areas of emerging need.

Jonathan Moore taking a selfie in the field with a tractor

Dec 13, 2022

A Nontraditional Path to Academic Success

Crop and Soil Sciences’ Jonathan Moore completes his bachelor’s degree in extension education and sets his sights on a master’s.

Dec 5, 2022

Groundtruthing Climate-Smart Grasslands

Extension faculty from North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences have joined a network of 28 public and private partners to assist producers in implementing climate-smart grassland management strategies and to valuate the practices’ on-farm impact.