Climate Change Brings the Tide to Farmers' Doorsteps

Aerial view of a NC coastal farm impacted by saltwater intrusion

May 8, 2023

Climate Change Brings the Tide to Farmers’ Doorsteps

Climate change is causing sea level rise and increased flooding, threatening North Carolina’s most fertile agricultural land with saltwater intrusion. NC State researchers are testing soils and developing field kits to help farmers quickly adapt to changing conditions.

Charlotte Yancey smiles with her new class ring.

May 2, 2023

Agroecology Graduate Looks Forward to Applying Her Degree

A specialized degree in agroecology brought Charlotte Yancey to NC State. Small classes, helpful professors and leadership opportunities prepared her for the professional opportunities ahead.

Graduate student Matthew Starr walks in a cotton field

May 1, 2023

Agriculture’s Promised Land?

As major companies pledge support for regenerative agriculture, researchers and growers question what role it can play in North Carolina agriculture’s future.

Apr 27, 2023

N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Launches Extension Agent Network

12 NC State Extension agents were selected from a competitive pool to beta-test N.C. PSI technology in the field.

Volunteers and community participants take part in an Extension gardening demonstration inside of a greenhouse

Apr 26, 2023

Our State Shines Spotlight on Extension Programs Statewide

Our State, North Carolina’s award-winning monthly magazine, highlights Extension’s statewide impact in its May 2023 issue.

Apr 24, 2023

HortPack Competes at the 2023 National Landscape Competition

For the first time in four years, the HortPack student competition team traveled to participate in the 2023 National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox has been named dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University following a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective August 1, pending Board of Trustees approval. Fox replaces interim dean John Dole, who has held his position since February 2022.

PBS NC State of Change: Natural Solutions title slide

Apr 17, 2023

Earth Day Special Highlights Soil-Based Solutions

In an Earth Day broadcast special, PBS North Carolina examines natural solutions research on carbon removal and capture by two soil science faculty.

Apr 14, 2023

Grad Student Profile: Lily Kile

Ph.D. student Lily Kile’s passion for soil research led her to NC State. She is currently researching how plant genetics can influence phosphorus uptake.

Mar 29, 2023

10 CALS Faculty Named 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

The program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.

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