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Debjani Sihi Joins NC State to Advance Agriculture with AI and Big Data
Meet Debjani Sihi, CALS' first interdisciplinary AI cluster hire, who’s using AI and big data to make farming smarter and more sustainable.
A Century of and for Growth
This year marked the centennial celebration of our department—a century of excellence in teaching, research, and extension that continues to translate into new frontiers of agricultural and environmental innovation. Join us for a look back at 2024 through our Year in Review.
Crop and Soil Sciences Celebrates a Century of Innovation
Our department capped off a season of celebrations for our 100 year anniversary. Which event did you join?
Infusing Farm Technology into Extension’s Knowledge Base
To keep pace with the rapid pace of tech change, NC State Extension partnered with Quality Equipment and Farm Credit to host an agricultural technology training event for agents.
Student Spotlight Interview: Balihar Kaur
Meet Balihar Kaur, a crop science PhD student advancing zoysiagrass breeding to improve seed yield and sustainability. Recently, she showcased her skills by winning the beginner track at the 2024 N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Hackathon, where she applied AI to solve real-world agricultural challenges.
9 CALS Faculty Named 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovators
Joe Gage named an NC State 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovator for his work in crop genomics.
Plant Breeder Sees New Rolls for Wheat
Nonoy Bandillo joined NC State University in 2024 as our new small grains breeder. He’s bringing a new energy and lab full of technology to bear on a host of possibilities for wheat and other small grains -- from animal fodder to auto fenders.
Erin Rivers Joins CSSC as Water Quality Specialist
In North Carolina, water quality concerns come from nutrients and sediment from both agricultural and urban sources. Erin Rivers joins North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences as an assistant professor and Extension water quality specialist to address both resource concerns.
Elevating AI for Tech-Driven Turfgrass
Every Crop and Soil Sciences student follows their own path. Brynna Bruxellas' started using GIS to find a path to no roads.
Licensed to Drill: Educating the Professional Soil Scientist
For anyone interested in becoming a licensed soil scientist, NC State's soil science certificate provides the complete academic coursework.