Jennifer Howard

Sep 9, 2019

Mapping Wetland Soils Guides NC Coastal Land Use

Salt and sediment usually convey a negative connotation in environmental contexts. But researchers like Dr. Matthew Ricker, NC State Crop & Soil Sciences, report that their threat or value depends on where they occur. 

Aug 22, 2019

Student Spotlight: Cara Mathers Pursues Ph.D. and Peace

There are many levels of study at NC State, as an associate, undergrad, graduate, doctoral, and beyond.  Cara Mathers chose (almost) all of the above. 

Aug 16, 2019

Envirothon Competition Centers on NC Agriculture

The 2019 North American National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon Competition ended as a North Carolina nail-biter last week.  

Aug 5, 2019

Bringing Out the BESST in Geoscience Research

For the fifth consecutive year, 10 unacquainted college students piled into a van for a beach road trip.  They headed east to the North Carolina sand but not to sun on it. 

Jul 18, 2019

Luke Gatiboni Returns to Crop & Soil Sciences’ Fertile Grounds

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences welcomes Luke Gatiboni as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management.  He comes to us after 15 years at Santa Catarina State University in Brazil researching and teaching on soil fertility. 

Jul 15, 2019

Agriscience Fuels Lab Training for HS Teachers

High school agriculture class?  Is that even still taught? The answer is a resounding yes - across the country and in North Carolina.  And high school agriculture classes are found in more than NC’s rural counties. 

Jul 8, 2019

Conservation Workshop Directs Students’ Careers

Crop and Soil Science cohosted a week of hands-on experiences with the NC Division of Soil and Water to introduce students to the broad range of conservation studies and careers.