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Oct 26, 2017

Grady Miller Named 2017 Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy

Grady Miller of the turfgrass program has just been named a Fellow of the American Society of Agronomy, the highest recognition given by the Society. 

Oct 17, 2017

Tom Isleib unveils high-oleic version of popular peanut cultivar

At his final field day as NC State’s peanut breeder, Tom Isleib announced the release of Bailey II, a high-oleic version of the highly popular Bailey variety released in 2008. 

Oct 16, 2017

The New Crop Science Certificate: Expanding Possibilities

The selection of programs available in the field of Crop and Soil Sciences has now increased, with the addition of the Certificate in Crop Science, introduced at the undergraduate level. This newly available certificate program offers more potential students the opportunity to pursue specialized fields and increase their prospects for long and fulfilling careers. 

Oct 13, 2017

Gary Payne, Tyler Whaley honored as 2017 CALS Outstanding Alumni

“The alumni we recognize tonight represent the fulfillment of the promise of our land-grant mission.” 

Oct 10, 2017

Crop and Soil Sciences Leads the way in Interface of Nutrient Management and Water Quality

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences understands the relationship between water quality, nutrient management, and conservation planning while providing solutions to farmers as well as state and federal agencies. 

Oct 9, 2017

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Patterson at Humboldt

This time 22 years ago, Dr. Bob Patterson flew to Berlin for a Fulbright scholarship at Humboldt University of Berlin. During his six-month sabbatical in Berlin, Dr. Patterson formed life-long friendships and academic partnerships that he still cherishes today. 

Oct 6, 2017

Drs. Heitman, Duckworth introduce Soil Sciences to Research Experience Undergraduates

Many undergraduate students are not aware of soil science coursework or how it relates to majors like chemistry, engineering, or biology. Dr. Joshua Heitman and Dr. Owen Duckworth decided to change this by providing these students an opportunity to do research in soil science. 

Oct 3, 2017

Dr. Alan York Receives Career Achievement Award

Dr. Alan York recently received the ACES Career Achievement Award at the University of Illinois where he completed his PhD in Weed Science in the Crop Science Department. Dr. York is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Emeritus, the most prestigious named professorship in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at NC State. With over 38 years of experience in weed science research, extension, and teaching, Dr. York has excelled in every element of the land-grant mission throughout his career. 

Sep 26, 2017

Crop and Soil Sciences Senior Grows Big Plans

What do a teen carnivorous plant grower who cultivated thousands of the rare species on his family’s farm in Colombia, a Durham Tech student transfer in NC State’s Crop and Soils Sciences Department, and a Chancellor’s Scholarship recipient who created drone videos in Costa Rica all in have in common? They are all Jacobo Rozo Posso, a multi-talented senior who’s growing big plans. 

Sep 25, 2017

International Agricultural Cropping Systems presents “Training the Next Generation of Coffee Producers & Consumers via Innovation & Entrepreneurship”

Visiting students and instructors from SENA in Colombia will explore our local culture and have classroom exchanges with Crop and Soil Sciences Department students; and at the Global Training Institute on Centennial Campus, they will present the first symposium on coffee and cocoa research with other students, faculty, and businesses current topics related to coffee research and coffee culture.