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Jun 9, 2025

New Digital Tools Refine Cover Crop Selection

Members of the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s Extension Agent Network help connect farmers with new agricultural technologies, such as the Cover Crop Selector, ensuring the emerging tools are field-ready. 
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May 28, 2025

Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Matthew Vann, associate professor of tobacco production and management, will become NC State Extension’s interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD), effective June 1. 
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May 20, 2025

Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

At the North Carolina Youth Institute, teens gain research and communications skills to last a lifetime as they grapple with global food, agriculture and sustainability problems. 
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Apr 28, 2025

Student Spotlight: Neva Grace Brescia

Cultivating a Passion for Urban Agriculture With more than 350 students enrolled in our associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is… 

Apr 18, 2025

Student Spotlight: Clancy Larmour

Fungi, Forests and Following Your Instincts With over 350 students in associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is a place where… 
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Mar 31, 2025

Thank You Day of Giving Donors!

Faculty, Staff, Students & Friends, Last week, the Wolfpack spirit was on full display once again! When called upon, the Pack always delivers—and this year’s NC State Day of Giving was… 

Mar 19, 2025

Kevin Howell Named NC State’s 15th Chancellor

Kevin Howell is the third NC State alumnus to serve as the university’s chancellor. 
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Mar 19, 2025

Keeping Up the Pace: Six Generations of Family Farming

Sixth-generation farmers Michelle Pace Davis and Josie Pace, both of whom have ties to NC State and CALS, are carrying their family’s agricultural legacy into the future. 
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Mar 17, 2025

Student Competition Teams Provide Real-World Experience

NC State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is home to several competitive student teams that provide hands-on learning experiences, networking opportunities, and career-building skills.  Through national and regional competitions,… 
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Mar 12, 2025

From the Ground Up

Under the leadership of Susana Milla-Lewis, NC State University’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics Program is leading the way to new, more resilient varieties of grass that can tolerate an array of weather conditions.