Stories From Nov 2017
NC State Team Helped Growers Transition Away From Methyl Bromide
When the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a recent news story about its efforts to help wean farmers from methyl bromide, it acknowledged an NC State research and extension program for its success in helping strawberry, tomato and pepper growers maintain yields as they moved away from methyl bromide.
Professor Emeritus Doug Gross Fulfills Dream, Parachutes For First Time at 93
93-year-old Doug Gross, professor emeritus and a World War ll veteran, parachuted for the first time on Nov. 11, 2017. His timing was perfect for Veteran's Day.
Freshman Advancement Seminar Poster Session
CALS students will present posters based on their course seminar projects. Come stop by and visit with these outstanding students.
Student Spotlight: Mike Jones and the Economics of Cutting-Edge Ag Technology
The academic journey of Florida native Mike Jones spans Peruvian potato fields and the irrigated deserts of Syria to arrive where Jones is today: on NC State’s campus, a Ph.D. student investigating the impacts and public perception of cutting-edge agricultural technology.
Serving Students in CALS Career Services
Invite CALS Career Services to speak with your students to help prepare them for interviewing and the job market.
CALS Business Operations: November Newsletter
Updates, reminders and helpful information to help our business processes flow smoothly.
Angie Barefoot Awarded “Pride of the Wolfpack”
“These are some good students, and I do what I do for them. I work for the students.”
Farm Transition and Congressional Tax Reform
Current tax law creates impediments keeping some farm transfers from occurring. While the Congress is debating tax reform, Extension Specialist Guido van der Hoeven presents the proposals he offered to the House Committee on Agriculture in this issue of the NC State Economist.
Getting to the Genetic Root of Stem Cells
NC State scientists and collaborators find faster ways to identify the complex gene interactions that make stem cell renewal and differentiation in plants possible.
Agreement Strengthens Research Partnership with Premex
A master research agreement can mean the difference between weeks of negotiating and starting a project almost right away. NC State recently entered into such an agreement with Premex, animal feed and nutrition company.