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Dec 12, 2023

A Patented Winner

The National Academy of Inventors named NC State University’s Craig Yencho a 2023 fellow for his contributions to improved sweetpotato and potato breeding and genetics, with an impact reaching from North Carolina to Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Dec 8, 2023

How to Care for Your Poinsettia

As you set out to pick the perfect poinsettias for your home, let our experts share a few tips to help you choose and keep a healthy plant. 

Dec 8, 2023

Venture Capitalist Bets the Farm on Muscadine Grapes, Katahdin Sheep, and 100,000 Red Wiggler Worms

Extension Agent Mart Bumgarner, Horticultural Science’s Mark Hoffmann, and Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Science’s Mary Ann Lila weigh in on the potential of a new grape growing in Orange County. The seedless muscadine variety is the brainchild of venture capitalist Greg Bohlen of Beyond Meat fame. 

Nov 20, 2023

Consumers, Florists Differ on Floral Arrangements

Consumers don't necessarily pay attention to design elements used by florists. And consumer love roses - a lot. 

Nov 15, 2023

North Carolina Hops Are Happenin’

More than 350 craft breweries call North Carolina home. Discover how NC State is breeding better hops to help fuel the state’s craft beer boom. 

Nov 10, 2023

Cultivating Excellence: The Legacy of Blueberry Breeding at NC State

Italian Berry interviews Hudson Ashrafi on the legacy of blueberry breeding at NC State University, leading one of six university programs in the United States and its status. 

Nov 3, 2023

Students Visit Local Caterpillar Facility Through Horticultural Science Agricultural Institute Class

Jodi Songer connects Agricultural Institute students and NC Nursery and Landscape Association members to a one-of-a-kind showcase at the Caterpillar training facility. 

Oct 30, 2023

5 Native Trees To Plant for Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Fall is the perfect time to add a new native tree to your yard. Your animal neighbors will thank you by visiting often.  Native plants provide essential food and habitat… 

Oct 27, 2023

Ensuring Sustainability and Food Security in Perpetuity

Michelle Schroeder-Moreno, Endowed Distinguished Chair in Sustainable Community-Based Food Systems, reflects on what’s next for the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. 

Oct 16, 2023

Exploring Sustainable Agriculture Entrepreneurship in Spain

North Carolina State University students spent two weeks in Valencia, Spain, immersing themselves in the local culture and customs while studying sustainable agriculture entrepreneurship.