Jennifer Howard

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… 

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,… 

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… 

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. 

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? 

Dec 11, 2024

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. 

Dec 6, 2024

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. 

Dec 5, 2024

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.