Research
Peru Expedition Advances NC State Insect Collection, Research
A trip to Peru opened up a world of discovery for researchers from the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology who gathered data and insect specimens for the NC State Insect Collection.
African Indigenous Vegetables Take Center Stage at NC State Field Day
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences recently hosted an African Indigenous Vegetables (AIV) Field Day at the Horticultural Field Laboratory. The event brought together researchers, extension agents, university staff and community members to learn about the progress of a project focused on African leafy greens and their potential for both local and international impact. The field day was part of an ongoing collaboration between NC State and partners in Kenya.
Benefits of North Carolina Adopting African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables
Adopting African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables in North Carolina offers a triple-win: economic opportunity for growers, improved nutrition for communities, and a more sustainable, resilient agricultural system. With proper extension support, marketing channels, and education, these vegetables could become a valuable asset to North Carolina’s diverse and evolving agricultural landscape.
Simon Fraher: Sweetpotato Genetics PostDoc
Simon Fraher is a highly skilled vegetable breeder finishing his doctorate this spring semester with NC State University’s Sweetpotato and Potato Breeding and Genetics Programs. His focus is to benefit the sweetpotato community with molecular marker development for guava root knot nematodes and pioneering genomic selection research. These breeding efforts bolster North Carolina’s economy as a leading sweetpotato producer and help address food and nutritional insecurity in tropical regions around the world.
Soil Specialist Enthusiastic for International Partnerships
A faculty delegation traveled to Malawi to identify research and extension gaps and they can help solve the issues.
NC State Welcomes International Fellows for Agricultural Research Exchange
NC State CALS International Programs welcomed a diverse group of international researchers this week as part of two U.S. Department of Agriculture exchange programs aimed at promoting global food security and agricultural trade.
NC State Named a Fulbright Top Producing Institution
NC State has been recognized as one of the universities with the highest number of students, faculty and administrators selected for both the Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S Scholar Programs.
USDA Representative Visits NC State to Discuss Global Engagement
Jim Suits visited NC State’s campus on behalf of the USDA-Foreign Agriculture Service for a day full of meetings and gatherings to learn about the rich research happening at NC State.
International Scientists Conduct Climate Smart Research at NC State
Nine USDA-FAS Scientific Exchanges Program fellows from Latin America are wrapping up their fellowships focused on climate smart agricultural research.
‘I believe agriculture is the common thread that runs through the fabric of our society:’ NC State Employee Shares Her Experiences Working for CALS International Programs
An interview with Farzana Halim who leads CALS' initiative