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New Program Addresses the Business of Farming

2017

2016 photo of Catherine Doyle (right), learning cassava mosaic disease field diagnosis and whitefly collection methods in Zambia. The man in the foreground is Titus Alicia, a research scientist from the National Crops Resources Research Institute of Uganda. Photo credit: Linda Hanley-Bowdoin.

Jul 6, 2017

Studying a Disease in Order to Prevent Starvation

Research into a disease that affects cassava crops aims to prevent starvation for millions in Africa. 

Jul 6, 2017

Art in Phytopathology: Banana Leaf Scarf

Entomology and Plant Pathology Lab Technician, Amanda Saville, has submitted a beautiful infected banana leaf scarf to the APS Art competition titled “Pseudoscarfospora fijiensis”.  It is designed to look like a… 

Jun 16, 2017

Professors Receive 2018 Chancellor’s Innovation Fund

Congratulations to Drs. Michael Roe and Charles Apperson from Entomology and Plant Pathology along with Drs. André West and Emiel DenHartog (College of Textiles) and Marian McCord (College of Natural… 

May 16, 2017

Graduate Research Assistant Receives Poster Award

Congratulations to Graduate Research Assistant, Emily Meyers, who won an award for her poster at the Eastern Wheat Workers/Southern Small Grains Workers Meeting held in early May.  The title of Emily’s… 
A sea of mortarboards at NC State commencement

May 10, 2017

Extraordinary Grads, Endless Opportunities

The homestretch is narrowing, and the end is in sight. Meet eight of the college’s outstanding students poised to receive degrees at commencement exercises this weekend. 
BAE students race edible cars

Apr 28, 2017

Students Challenged to Design Incredible Edible Cars

Foods like protein bars, a sausage link, carrots and cookies became car parts in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering’s annual Edible Vehicle Design Competition. 
Queen bee surrounded by her other bees in her colony.

Apr 26, 2017

Extension Clinic Helps Beekeepers Protect Their Colonies

As news continues to grow about problems faced by honey bees, NC State Extension is using the latest science to help beekeepers assess one of the most important factors in their colonies’ success — the health of their queens. 
APVMA conference at CALS NCSU

Apr 24, 2017

Animal Science Partnership Nabs National Symposium

About 600 pre-veterinary students and 30 advisors from 77 colleges and universities across the United States attended the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association Symposium, traveling from as far away as Oregon and Puerto Rico to engage in hands-on labs and lectures on current veterinary topics. 
Lake Raleigh

Apr 21, 2017

New Program Fosters Collaboration Between Students and Industry

A new undergraduate scholars program in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering will give students the opportunity to work outside the classroom on real-world problems. 
Johnny Barnes and Bryan Salmons in a facility where sweet potatoes are packaged for sale.

Apr 18, 2017

New Program Addresses the Business of Farming

A new Executive Farm Management Program – offered through a partnership between NC State and East Carolina University – aims to help North Carolina farmers effectively lead complex organizations and compete on a global scale.