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Published on August 5, 2022

Impacting Global Food Security Through Improved Tomato Varieties

Tomatoes are the second most consumed vegetable in the United States and the top-produced vegetable in the world. Improving tomato production is essential with population expansion while agricultural resources are exasperated due to climate change.

Published on August 4, 2022

Study Pinpoints ‘Win-Win’ Solutions to Protect Human Health and Conserve Ecosystems

Research examines academic literature to find 46 interventions that would simultaneously benefit humans and the environment.

Patterson Hall on a spring day. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Published on August 5, 2022

Update on College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Search

Through extensive conversations with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nomination committee, as well as internal and external stakeholders, it has been determined that the search for the college’s next dean will be relaunched…

an Alaska native bog blueberry on a tree

Published on August 1, 2022

Beneficial Berries

Through a longstanding collaboration with communities in Alaska, NC State’s Mary Ann Lila is researching the health benefits a local berry has on sled dogs.

Published on July 20, 2022

Muscadine So Fine

Muscadine grapes are one of the new “it” superfoods. The Farms, Food and You podcast talks with Mark Hoffmann, a small fruits specialist with NC State Extension, about the muscadine industry in North Carolina.

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5 Must-Dos as a CALS, NC State Student Vol. 2

We’re back with a whole new list of must-dos as a CALS and NC State student. Whether you’re new to campus, or just haven’t explored the surrounding area yet, here’s a list of must-dos this year.

Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly

As we head into harvest season for grapes, North Carolina vineyards are on the lookout for a particularly unwanted guest—the spotted lanternfly. Learn how to spot and report this pest in this episode of Farms, Food and You.

NC State University Releases Sola™, the Newest St. Augustinegrass

NC State’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics program released Sola™, a new cultivar with improved characteristics, at the annual Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day.

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

Herbs have been used in traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Today they’re more popular than ever. Learn how to incorporate them into your home garden or landscape.

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Garden Story Walk: From the Garden

Not Tonight Deer: No More Long-Legged Rats in Your Garden

Garden Story Walk: From the Garden

Impacting Global Food Security Through Improved Tomato Varieties

Study Pinpoints ‘Win-Win’ Solutions to Protect Human Health and Conserve Ecosystems

Update on College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Search

Beneficial Berries

Muscadine So Fine

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

5 Must-Dos as a CALS, NC State Student Vol. 2

Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly

NC State University Releases Sola™, the Newest St. Augustinegrass

Homegrown

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

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