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Photo of two scientists in front of soybean plants

Jul 22, 2019

From the Lab and Greenhouse to Farmers’ Fields

New soybean research with roots in the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative aims to protect the crop from climate change. 

Jul 18, 2019

Luke Gatiboni Returns to Crop & Soil Sciences’ Fertile Grounds

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences welcomes Luke Gatiboni as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management.  He comes to us after 15 years at Santa Catarina State University in Brazil researching and teaching on soil fertility. 

Mozambique professor studying at NC State works with plants in a greenhouse while wearing a hat.

Jul 17, 2019

From Mozambique to Williams Hall: An A-maizing Partnership

Program connects NC State agricultural science mentors to emerging scholars, such as Hamilton Chiango, in developing and middle-income countries throughout the world. 

Lab evaluating water quality

Jul 15, 2019

Agriscience Fuels Lab Training for HS Teachers

High school agriculture class?  Is that even still taught? The answer is a resounding yes - across the country and in North Carolina.  And high school agriculture classes are found in more than NC’s rural counties. 

NC State RCW participant learns to use survey equipment

Jul 8, 2019

Conservation Workshop Directs Students’ Careers

Crop and Soil Science cohosted a week of hands-on experiences with the NC Division of Soil and Water to introduce students to the broad range of conservation studies and careers. 

Jun 12, 2019

CCRP Research Involves 11 NC State Faculty

Eleven NC State faculty members — 10 of them in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are taking part in the $30 million interdisciplinary Collaborative Crop Resilience Project. 

Apr 29, 2019

Patterson and Ristaino Receive Awards for International Impact

Congratulation to CALS faculty members Bob Patterson and Jean Ristaino, who were honored recently at NC State’s annual Global Engagement Exposition. 

Apr 26, 2019

Congratulations to Dr Castillo

Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Castillo for receiving tenure and being promoted to associate professor. Dr. Castillo is the forage extension specialist. 

Apr 23, 2019

Dr. Patterson awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

Congratulations to Dr. Bob Patterson for being awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award 

Feb 28, 2019

NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour

Come visit the farm and see all that we have planned for 2019! If you are interested in bringing a class or group to the farm, this is a great time to see what we have to offer. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes. If it is raining we will reschedule for the fall.