Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

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.

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.

Apr 26, 2019

Congratulations to Dr Castillo

Congratulations to Dr. Miguel Castillo for receiving tenure and being promoted to associate professor. Dr. Castillo is the forage extension specialist.

Apr 23, 2019

Dr. Patterson awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

Congratulations to Dr. Bob Patterson for being awarded the 2019 Jackson Rigney International Service Award

Feb 28, 2019

NC State Agroecology Education Farm Tour

Come visit the farm and see all that we have planned for 2019! If you are interested in bringing a class or group to the farm, this is a great time to see what we have to offer. Please wear weather appropriate clothes and closed toe shoes. If it is raining we will reschedule for the fall.

Dec 19, 2018

Fall 2018 Graduation

Congratulations to our graduates for Fall 2018!

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