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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 29, 2022

FFAR Fellow Daniela Pezzini Develops Self-Knowledge for Career Success

The FFAR Fellows program encouraged self-awareness and fostered a path of success for Brazilian-born graduate student Daniela Pezzini.

Published on July 25, 2022

When Crops Eat First

NC State researchers investigate if enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) could benefit both farm profitability and the environment.

Published on July 21, 2022

Solving the Stormwater Upstream Battle

From his passion for water to his interest in history, Bill Hunt’s career has been filled with full-circle moments.

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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Impacting Global Food Security Through Improved Tomato Varieties

As the second most consumed vegetable in the United States and the top-produced vegetable in the world, tomatoes are essential when feeding growing populations. Meet Reza Shekasteband, an NC State researcher who is developing improved crop varieties.

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 this fall.

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.

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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Beneficial Berries

FFAR Fellow Daniela Pezzini Develops Self-Knowledge for Career Success

When Crops Eat First

Solving the Stormwater Upstream Battle

Muscadine So Fine

Podcast

CALS News Ticker

Impacting Global Food Security Through Improved Tomato Varieties

Update on College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Search

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

Homegrown

Growing Medicinal Plants in the Home Garden

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Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change: A Call to Action

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