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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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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Apr 10, 2023

You Decide: What Makes North Carolina Popular?

North Carolina continues to attract growth-minded businesses and out-of-state families looking for a good place to work and live. 
Jim Walgenbach loading apples to help with pest problems

Apr 7, 2023

One Step Ahead

Jim Walgenbach's research and fieldwork as an NC State Extension entomologist helps keep pests from causing significant damage to crops in the North Carolina mountains. 
Cover Crop Conference at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems at Cherry Research Farm outside Goldsboro, NC.

Mar 29, 2023

Study Shows Cover Crops Help Mitigate Farmer Losses

Results suggest cover crops can keep soil drier and healthier, allowing Midwestern farmers to plant cash crops after flooding. 
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Mar 28, 2023

Researchers Look to Solve Sargassum Problem

Funded with a $2.25 million grant from the Department of Energy, NC State researchers will collect sargassum and combine it with wood waste to produce sustainable aviation fuel and battery-grade graphite. 
Mike Walden at a radio microphone

Mar 26, 2023

You Decide: Where’s the Job Market Headed?

Economist Mike Walden shares which jobs are on the rise and which are declining and how new technologies like robots and artificial intelligence play a role.