{"id":585,"date":"2016-12-12T22:58:38","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T22:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-dev-site\/?page_id=585"},"modified":"2025-02-12T14:50:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T19:50:03","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Complete Innovation Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n<aside class=\"ncst-aside-container\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-aside-contents\">\n    <a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-spotlight-box has-green-400-background-color with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/organic-accelerator-new-study-investigates-grazing-living-mulches-for-soil-health\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/organic-accelerator-new-study-investigates-grazing-living-mulches-for-soil-health\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-31337\" \n            alt=\"A herd of beef cattle graze various cover crop test plots\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2024\/02\/Cows-grazing-cover-crops-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Organic Accelerator<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">New Study Investigates Grazing Living Mulches for Soil Health<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Read <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>We conduct cutting-edge research to improve food security and enhance agricultural systems. We discover new approaches to protect soil and water resources from degradation associated with agricultural and urban land uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our research is conducted in well-equipped labs, greenhouses, and the NC&#160;State Phytotron for controlled environmental work. And we have access to an excellent field station system with a variety of environments and soils ranging from the mountains to the Piedmont, to the coastal plains and blacklands of Eastern North Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our collaborative crop and soil studies are addressing some of the most pressing issues our world faces today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-fact-list layout-default has-three-fact\"><div class=\"ncst-fact-list__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-gray-800-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"m214.43 333 .81-.41c-16-13.93-26.21-36.05-26.21-60.83 0-27 12.29-50.79 30.52-64.51l-17.21-7.58a66.62 66.62 0 0 1-57.75 5.73 84.32 84.32 0 0 1 1.84 17.6c0 25.19-10.44 47.51-26.62 61.44l.2.2 46.7 20.48 8.39 3.69v42.39ZM167.94 188.21c29.08 0 52.63-28.26 52.63-62.87s-23.76-62.67-52.63-62.67-52.43 27.85-52.43 62.67 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protection.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-gray-800-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M366.37 0h-54.16C256 0 256 66.43 256 66.43h55.19C366.37 66.43 366.37 0 366.37 0ZM200.61 66.43H256S256 0 200.61 0h-55.19s0 66.43 55.19 66.43ZM198 186.81C236.79 147 189.78 100 189.78 100l-38.84 38.83c-38.83 39.86 8.18 86.87 8.18 86.87Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m120.08 264.69 38.83-38.84c1 0-46-47-85.84-8.17l-38.83 38.83s47.01 47.01 85.84 8.18ZM324.27 161.26s-47 47-6.95 85.85l37.61 38.83s47-47 8.17-85.84ZM394 325c38.84 38.84 85.85-8.17 85.85-8.17L441 278c-38.83-38.83-85.84 8.18-85.84 8.18ZM256 421.05C137.45 421.05 37.3 458.86.51 512h511C474.7 458.86 374.55 421.05 256 421.05Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M273.37 410.83v-22.49l85.85-84.82-21.46-21.46-64.39 63.36V76.65h-33.72v209.5l-63.36-63.36-21.46 21.46 84.82 83.8v82.78h33.72z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h2 class=\"fact__heading\">Addressing Climate Change<\/h2><p class=\"fact__support\">We measure greenhouse gas emissions and develop high-tech solutions \u2014 including assessment of the role of organic farming \u2014 to reduce them.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-inner-fact ncst-fact has-gray-800-text-color\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.84 0 0 114.84 0 256s114.84 256 256 256 256-114.84 256-256S397.16 0 256 0Zm100.45 468A223.85 223.85 0 0 1 256 491.16a237.16 237.16 0 0 1-80.39-14.07c2-16.08 9-32.16 33.16-32.16 0-31.15 31.15-47.23 31.15-47.23v-16.07l-70.34-70.34s-55.27 8-70.34-23.12H68.05V256h39.19v16.1h8V256s16.08-62.3 62.3-62.3a15.77 15.77 0 0 1 15.47-16.08h.61v-8c-9-9-9-15.07 0-23.11 0-16.08-16.08-47.23-16.08-47.23h16.08v-16.1h-16.04V67.1a15.78 15.78 0 0 1-16.08-15.47V51h-23.11a283.24 283.24 0 0 1 47.23-21.1C198.68 40 207.73 50 207.73 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has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"big-fact__container\"><h2 class=\"big-fact__heading\">When the world needs innovation in crop and soil sciences, they work with us.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n             <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/research\/research-extension-programs\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/research\/research-extension-programs\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-23026\" \n            alt=\"\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/10\/R-Lewis-reads-seed-sample-label.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/10\/R-Lewis-reads-seed-sample-label.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/10\/R-Lewis-reads-seed-sample-label-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/10\/R-Lewis-reads-seed-sample-label-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/10\/R-Lewis-reads-seed-sample-label-768x432.jpg 768w, 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class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our esearch programs range from water and air quality to agricultural production and management. They include forage and grassland management and integrated pest management. We are also working with budding scientists participating in 4-H and otehr Extension programs across the state.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image with-cta\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/research\/research-extension-commodities\/\"\n    data-ua-cat=\"Content Card\"\n    data-ua-action=\"Content Card Click\"\n    data-ua-label=https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/research\/research-extension-commodities\/\n  >\n  \n\n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" \n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-3327\" \n            alt=\"Farmer in field checking soil\" \n            src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting.jpg\" \n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2017\/06\/CropSoil-FarmerPlanting-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                          <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Research for Commodities<\/h3>\n              \n\n      \t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\">Our crop commodities research incorporates the use of molecular, cellular, and quantitative genetic techniques in focus areas that include plant improvement, systems agriculture, weed management and modeling, just to name a few. We work closely with our stakeholders to provide research that yields results.<\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\">Learn <span class=nowrap>more&nbsp;<span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            \n            <use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n        <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Feeding the Future, One Mind at a Time<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">In 2005, the <strong>Agroecology Education Farm<\/strong> started with a vision from Drs. Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, David Orr, and Mike Linker to create a space for students and community to learn about sustainable agriculture. The farm is at Lake Wheeler Field Station near the Historic Yates Mill Park.<br><br>The farm began producing for NC&#160;State University Dining in 2013, bringing food and agroecology education into the dining halls. 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