Stories From Dec 2024
Crop and Soil Sciences Celebrates a Century of Innovation
Our department capped off a season of celebrations for our 100 year anniversary. Which event did you join?
Infusing Farm Technology into Extension’s Knowledge Base
To keep pace with the rapid pace of tech change, NC State Extension partnered with Quality Equipment and Farm Credit to host an agricultural technology training event for agents.
Student Spotlight Interview: Balihar Kaur
Meet Balihar Kaur, a crop science PhD student advancing zoysiagrass breeding to improve seed yield and sustainability. Recently, she showcased her skills by winning the beginner track at the 2024 N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Hackathon, where she applied AI to solve real-world agricultural challenges.
9 CALS Faculty Named 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovators
Joe Gage named an NC State 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovator for his work in crop genomics.
Plant Breeder Sees New Rolls for Wheat
Nonoy Bandillo joined NC State University in 2024 as our new small grains breeder. He’s bringing a new energy and lab full of technology to bear on a host of possibilities for wheat and other small grains -- from animal fodder to auto fenders.