News Archive

Feb 23, 2018

Eastern Regional Small Grains Genotyping Laboratory Increases Returns on Wheat Breeders’ Investment

“It’s revolutionizing wheat breeding in the public sector in the south—well, everywhere. This lab is revolutionizing public wheat breeding in the south and eastern United States.” 

Feb 9, 2018

AgPack Strong: Ag Institute Grad Jason Barbour Diversifies

On his farm near Four Oaks, Jason Barbour grows a lot of the usual North Carolina crops – tobacco, sweet potatoes, small grains, soybeans and corn. But in recent years he’s added a crop that wouldn’t make that list: popcorn. 

Feb 6, 2018

“City Girl” Sarah Yim Finds Her Voice in Crop and Soil Sciences

“It’s being able to spread that knowledge. Not just how we produce our food, but how we can do it in a manner that will extend for generations.” 

Feb 2, 2018

Crop and Soil Sciences hosts Soil Science Society of NC’s Annual Meeting

“To increase and disseminate knowledge of soils of the State and their uses.” 

Jan 30, 2018

Jim Dunphy is First Recipient of Award Named in His Honor

“I didn’t know this was coming. That night I walked into the banquet hall to join my wife, and there was my whole family!” 

Jan 28, 2018

Extension’s Women in Agriculture: “Each Day Is A Different Dance”

Ambitious agritourism operations are beginning to take root in the Carolinas. 

Jan 26, 2018

Vendor Registration Open for NC State’s Earth Fair

This outdoor expo is one of the largest Spring events on campus — the perfect place to generate leads for your organization, business or cause. 

Jan 16, 2018

Meet Jeff Dunne

“NC State…it just lends itself to opportunities.” 

Jan 12, 2018

Agroecology Education Farm and NC State Dining – A Perfect Pairing

In the decade since NC State University’s Agroecology Education Farm was created, it has grown much more than produce. It’s also grown a healthy partnership with NC State Dining that helps students connect the food on their plates to the importance of agriculture 

Dec 29, 2017

AgPack Strong: Steve Valencsin Helps Farmers Put Data, Tech to Work

An agricultural entrepreneur and graduate of NC State’s Agricultural Institute recently made Forbes’ annual 30 Under 30 list for enterprise technology.