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Published on March 8, 2023

The Philanthropic Pioneers of Plant Science

Norma and Linda Trolinder are a mother-daughter duo of preeminent researchers, and they just established the N.C. PSI’s first graduate student endowment to propel the future of the field they love.

Published on March 20, 2023

Open Sesame Seeds

Planting a new crop like sesame can be risky for farmers. In this episode of Farms, Food and You, Extension Specialist David Suchoff highlights efforts to cover the start-up costs for North Carolina farmers.

Katherine Drake Stowe with family at CALS Tailgate

Published on March 13, 2023

Stowe Leads Soybean Research, WolfPack Alumni and Two Budding Farmers

A CALS education helped prepare Katherine Drake Stowe to lead a soybean consortium and serve as president of the NC State Alumni Association.

Published on March 10, 2023

In North Carolina, It Should Probably Be ‘No Mow March’

An NC State turfgrass expert explains the importance of mowing for weed control and promoting healthy grass.

Published on March 10, 2023

You Decide: Will North Carolina Be a Leader in New Energy?

With new technologies on the rise, the energy economy can shift in various directions. Is North Carolina positioned to capitalize on these new paths?

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Building Belonging

Maru Gonzalez, an assistant professor and youth development specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, has dedicated her career to creating affirming and welcoming spaces for and with young people.

10 CALS Faculty Named 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

The program recognizes and rewards promising NC State early-career faculty whose scholarship is in STEM or STEM education.

Grassroots Approach to Leadership

Carolyn Young, head of the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, says mentors encouraged her to pursue higher education and take on leadership roles. Now she does the same for others.

The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

Discover how — and why — the Venus flytrap snares its prey, efforts to ensure the health of this vulnerable species, and why it’s never OK to dig one up in the wild.

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Stowe Leads Soybean Research, WolfPack Alumni and Two Budding Farmers

In North Carolina, It Should Probably Be ‘No Mow March’

You Decide: Will North Carolina Be a Leader in New Energy?

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Stowe Leads Soybean Research, WolfPack Alumni and Two Budding Farmers

In North Carolina, It Should Probably Be ‘No Mow March’

You Decide: Will North Carolina Be a Leader in New Energy?

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Building Belonging

10 CALS Faculty Named 2022-23 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

Grassroots Approach to Leadership

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The Venus Flytrap: A North Carolina Native

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