Faculty Focus

NC State's Erin Rivers takes water samples at Utah Lake

Jul 15, 2024

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.

Aug 22, 2022

Art Bruneau Looks Back on a Distinguished Turfgrass Career

Art Bruneau, professor emeritus of crop and soil sciences, has played an important role in the turfgrass industry for many years. Bruneau takes a looks back on a long and distinguished career.

farmers shaking hands in a field at sunset

May 23, 2022

Gathering Energy: New Faculty Reflect the Changing Needs of Agriculture

In response to the dynamic interplay of agriculture and the environment, we welcome four new faculty to expand our teaching, research, and Extension capabilities in climate-smart farming.

Small pots of plants on a greenhouse table

May 22, 2020

Preserving Plant Progress

Wayne Holder and his team have wisely and effectively followed safety best practices to ensure the health and safety of the team and the plants. We are thankful for Wayne and the entire Method Road staff for their often behind-the-scenes work to make our breeding programs possible.

Sep 17, 2018

I Am CALS: Bob Patterson’s 50 Years On Campus (And Counting)

“He is the consummate educator, always learning and sharing his knowledge of global food and agriculture systems with students from all areas of our great university.” – Chancellor Randy Woodson

Apr 10, 2018

Meet Charlie Cahoon

I’m honored to be a part of the weed science group here. It’s a great group and I think we’re doing something special.

Group of people in a tobacco field that's being harvested

Mar 5, 2018

Collins Wins Prestigious Watauga Medal

When North Carolina agricultural leaders talk about Watauga Medal Winner William K. Collins Sr., the accolades flow.

Jan 16, 2018

Meet Jeff Dunne

“NC State…it just lends itself to opportunities.”

Dec 1, 2017

Meet Amanda Hulse-Kemp

“There’s a breadth of information across this department and I look forward to many collaborations. Our department has the ability to look at the total setting, the whole big picture.”

Oct 31, 2017

Meet Ramon Leon

“I truly believe weeds are major super threat to food supply. That’s what gets me going in the morning.”