Stories From Apr 2023
Food Systems Communicator Joining CALS
Katie Sanders, the new assistant professor of agricultural communication, is excited to begin interdisciplinary work with students, stakeholders and extension agents.
Four Faculty Fellows Selected
CALS Administration is pleased to announce the 2023 Administrative Faculty Fellows.
Earth Day Special Highlights Soil-Based Solutions
In an Earth Day broadcast special, PBS North Carolina highlights research on carbon removal and capture by two soil science faculty.
CALS Business Operations – April 2023 Newsletter
Please read the CALS Business Operations April 2023 newsletter for important updates, deadlines, reminders, helpful resources and more.
Multifunctional Patch Offers Early Detection of Plant Diseases
The patch can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for different pathogens – such as viral and fungal infections – and stresses such as drought or salinity.
Perfume Helps Lure Male Moth Pests
Adding a small amount of a perfume component to pheromones helps attract male fall armyworms looking for a good time.
NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Garey Fox, professor and head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering since 2017, will serve as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Employee Appreciation Week and Mental Health Awareness Month
University Human Resources is excited to announce plans for Our Extraordinary Pack Employee Appreciation Week, May 7-13, and Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
NC State Extension Director’s Update
In this update: CALS and NC State Extension Strategic Planning Task Forces, Our State Magazine's "Extension Issue" and Extension will celebrate its 109 birthday on May 8.
People, Plants and Profit
Assistant Professor Melinda Knuth and her lab study the intersections between horticulture, personal well-being and consumer interest.