2023

Apr 24, 2023

Study: Tribal Water Rights Underutilized in U.S. West

Lack of irrigation infrastructure and convoluted land ownership issues represent the major impediments to tribes, the study suggests. 

Apr 24, 2023

An Extension 4-H Program Helps Prevent Opioid Misuse

To prevent opioid addiction, Yancey County volunteers are turning to the power of community building, with training from NC State Extension's Empowering Youth and Families Program. 

Apr 23, 2023

Alex Graves Takes on New Role in Academic Programs

In her new role, Alex Graves will focus on student diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives within Academic Programs. 

Apr 23, 2023

Long-Sleeved Shirt Drive

We're collecting long-sleeved T-shirts that will be distributed among farmworkers in Eastern NC through the Extension Farmworker Health and Safety Education Program. 

Apr 22, 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. 

Apr 17, 2023

Four Faculty Fellows Selected

CALS Administration is pleased to announce the 2023 Administrative Faculty Fellows.  

Apr 17, 2023

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. 

Apr 17, 2023

CALS Business Operations – April 2023 Newsletter

Please read the CALS Business Operations April 2023 newsletter for important updates, deadlines, reminders, helpful resources and more. 

Apr 17, 2023

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. 

Apr 17, 2023

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.