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Boat on Lake Mead.

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. 
Farm worker in the fields

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. 
Katie Sanders headshot in front of bricks

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. 
Spliced shot of grass and dirt

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. 
image shows an electronic patch attached to the leaf of a tomato plant

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. 
Army worm moth

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. 
Rich Bonanno with red hat and red shirt.

Apr 15, 2023

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. 
students looking at plants in a lab

Apr 14, 2023

People, Plants and Profit

Assistant Professor Melinda Knuth and her lab study the intersections between horticulture, personal well-being and consumer interest. 
Lab Safety

Apr 10, 2023

2023 CALS Excellence in Safety Award

This Excellence in Safety Award recognizes the notable contributions that are above and beyond an employee’s normal job responsibilities. This year the college is recognizing two winners. 
Dave Herpy headshot

Apr 10, 2023

Herpy Named Organizational Development Coordinator

In his new role, Dave Herpy will implement professional and leadership development programs for a workforce of more than 1,000 people.