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Aug 14, 2018

Paul Murphy receives Award for Distinguished Service to Oat Improvement

Paul Murphy receives Award for Distinguished Service to Oat Improvement 2018 at the American Oat Workers Conference 
Robert Moore running along a shaded road.

Jul 24, 2018

The Long Run

CALS alumnus Robert Moore will face mountains and the summer heat to run the equivalent of six marathons in six days. His goal: raising awareness of multiple sclerosis, a disease he’s dealt with since he was a student at NC State 10 years ago. 
Two people standing on the steps of Patterson Hall, shaking hands and passing a check.

Jul 18, 2018

CALS Makes Strides Toward Regulatory Science Center

A three-year gift from Bayer Crop Science helps NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences move closer to its goal of setting up a Center of Excellence for Regulatory Science in Agriculture. 
CALS Agroecology student Eliza Hardy

May 29, 2018

The One Who (Almost) Got Away

Eliza Hardy’s great-great-great grandfather, Perrin Busbee, was NC State’s first football coach. When it came time for college applications, CALS was Eliza’s top choice – until her application was first deferred, then wait-listed. Her path to CALS? Complicated. 
Cow and researcher in a pasture with grass and trees.

May 16, 2018

Graze in the Shade: Silvopasture’s Benefits

How can a grower be more productive per acre while improving grassland ecosystems? How do we increase production to feed a growing population while sustaining available resources? Could silvopasture help? NC State’s Miguel Castillo is finding answers. 

May 15, 2018

The Crop and Soil Sciences Class of 2018.

Congratulations to our graduates! 
Student's hand pouring water from a beaker onto a plant.

May 9, 2018

Outreach Grows Next-Generation Leaders for Agriculture and Life Sciences

Two programs in NC State’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences illustrate the creative, compelling ways that CALS faculty members get kids excited about agriculture and biosciences. 

May 1, 2018

Faculty Update

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is pleased to announce four faculty members who have recently completed the promotion and tenure process 

Apr 27, 2018

Crop Science Professor and Soybean Expert Jim Dunphy Retires with Distinction

“The State of North Carolina acknowledges and extends its sincere appreciation for your many years of dedicated service.” 

Apr 27, 2018

Crop and Soil Sciences Graduate Students Leadership

Crop and Soil Sciences graduate students Drew Pinnix and Wayne Roper completed the Agriculture Leadership Learning Institute graduate student training program