NC State

Wayne Buhler standing in front of.a forest mural

Feb 20, 2026

A National Leader in Pesticide Safety Education

From the front line of environmental stewardship, Wayne Buhler’s vital work helps protect pesticide applicators through training, safeguarding the public health from unintended exposure, and preserving wildlife through correct application techniques.

HortPack competition teach making wreaths

Feb 19, 2026

Horticulture Students Fuse Artistry and Industry to Fund National Collegiate Landscaping Competition Journey

NC State horticulture students helped fund their National Collegiate Landscape Competition trip by crafting and selling 60 holiday wreaths from greenery harvested at the university's Field Lab.

two researchers standing before a blueberry field

Feb 12, 2026

Abi Norton’s Journey from Rural Roots to Plant Breeding Research

Going from limited science experience to conducting hands-on research in plant breeding and biotechnology, Abi Norton has found her place at NC State "on the other side of the textbook."

Feb 11, 2026

Survey Says: Floriculture Sustainability Differs by Industry Sector

Findings could provide a roadmap to help all sectors reach sustainability goals.

Feb 10, 2026

NC State to Host National Conference on AI in Agriculture

NC State University will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference March 31 – April 2. This national conference brings together the brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector to connect, collaborate and shape the future of AI-enabled agriculture.

small pepper plants in containers in front of a pole barn and parked tractor

Feb 4, 2026

NC State Faculty Receive Ag Research Grants to Grow North Carolina Agriculture

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has awarded grants to 11 NC State University researchers that support a range of agricultural projects to boost new crop production and innovative solutions that advance the state’s agricultural economy.

man reversing lawnmower in field with onlookers

Feb 2, 2026

Growing Success: NC State’s Horticultural Science Hits Record Enrollment as Green Industry Surges

NC State Horticultural Science has reached record enrollment as North Carolina’s green industry is booming. From groundbreaking research to the JC Raulston Arboretum’s 50-year celebration, the department remains the vital engine for the state’s thriving agricultural economy.

Jan 22, 2026

Meet the Superhero Farm Robots in Training

NC State students and researchers are creating robotic field hands that could help grow and harvest your next salad.

Jan 20, 2026

NC State Genome Editing Center’s Tim Kelliher Connects Biotech to Farmers’ Needs

Tim Kelliher, leader of NC State’s Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, says taking time away from college to work 12-hour days on farms inspired his career in plant development and genetics.

Dec 15, 2025

Knuth Named a Goodnight Early Career Innovator

Melinda Knuth, assistant professor of horticultural science, has been recognized as one of NC State’s Goodnight Early Career Innovators for her pioneering research at the intersection of traditional plant sciences and human behavior.