Mullahey Ends 13 Year Tenure as Crop and Soil Sciences' Department Head

Sep 29, 2025

Mullahey Ends 13 Year Tenure as Crop and Soil Sciences’ Department Head

Jeff Mullahey reflects on his 13 years as head of NC State’s Department of Crop & Soil Sciences, a period marked by record student growth, groundbreaking research, and resilient Extension programs.

Neva Grace Brescia stands in a horticultural greenhouse with flowering plants.

Apr 28, 2025

Student Spotlight: Neva Grace Brescia

Cultivating a Passion for Urban Agriculture With more than 350 students enrolled in our associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is…

Student standing in front of their poster at a conference

Apr 18, 2025

Student Spotlight: Clancy Larmour

Fungi, Forests and Following Your Instincts With over 350 students in associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs, North Carolina State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is a place where…

Mar 31, 2025

Thank You Day of Giving Donors!

Faculty, Staff, Students & Friends, Last week, the Wolfpack spirit was on full display once again! When called upon, the Pack always delivers—and this year’s NC State Day of Giving was…

NC State's student Agronomy Club poses outside Williams Hall.

Mar 17, 2025

Student Competition Teams Provide Real-World Experience

NC State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences is home to several competitive student teams that provide hands-on learning experiences, networking opportunities, and career-building skills. Through national and regional competitions,…

NC State's Agricultural Institute celebrates its 65th anniversary.

Mar 5, 2025

Agricultural Institute Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Over 130 current students, alumni and friends recently gathered to celebrate the Agricultural Institute’s 65th anniversary, honoring a legacy that has shaped the future of agriculture in North Carolina and…

Dewayne Krege with his 2025 Avery County turfgrass competition student team

Mar 3, 2025

Growing Excellence in Turfgrass Education

When Dewayne Krege first enrolled at Lees-McRae College, he envisioned a future in business. However, a love for the outdoors and a part-time job at Elk River Country Club ignited…

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Jan 8, 2025

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 100th anniversary celebration attendees at the N.C. Plant Sciences Building.

Dec 13, 2024

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?

Jennifer Howard