Barrangou Wins NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences

Jan 17, 2018

Barrangou Wins NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences

Dr. Rodolphe Barrangou adds another award to his long list of accolades: the 2018 NAS Prize in Food and Agriculture Sciences for his discovery of the genetic mechanisms and proteins driving CRISPR-Cas systems.

Woman standing in front of the door to her farm store.

Jan 16, 2018

Looking Ahead to Farm School

Designed for aspiring farmers, the North Carolina Farm School attracts people from all walks of life, including experienced farmers like Miriam Lewis who want to learn about the business side of agriculture.

Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), caught off the coast of North Carolina. Photo courtesy of Tim Ellis.

Jan 16, 2018

How Winter Temps Can Affect Your Spring Fishing

NC State scientists have recently published research that addresses the impact low temperatures can have on spotted seatrout, one of the most popular targets for recreational anglers.

Head and shoulders image of Larry Hancock.

Jan 12, 2018

Faculty Focus: In Retirement, Larry Hancock Will Continue Helping 4-H’ers Open Windows on the World

As Larry Hancock retires, he reflects on his life-changing experiences with NC State Extension and its 4-H camping program.

Jan 9, 2018

Novel System Aims to Improve Biomanufacturing Processes

Researchers at NC State University have developed a novel approach that integrates existing technologies to improve the biomanufacturing processes used to make everything from pharmaceuticals to fuels.

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jan 9, 2018

Economic Perspective: Automating Restaurants

Automation continues to alter the way businesses operate. As automation becomes more prevalent, how could it continue to change the restaurant industry?

NCSU CALS Animal Science Senior Ruby Monn on top of a mountain

Jan 8, 2018

“I Love Science Because It’s Exciting”: Animal Science Senior Ruby Monn

During Ruby Monn's time as an animal science major at CALS — a last-minute switch from biochemistry — she has uncovered a passion for global agriculture, an ability for the observation necessary in animal care and a "God-given gift" of public speaking.

Jan 5, 2018

You Decide: Where’s the Economy Headed in 2018

Economists look at many factors when predicting economic outlook. What do the trends they're looking at leading into 2018 say?

NCSU CALS Animal Science alum Taylor Knittel

Jan 4, 2018

Animal Science Grad Returns To Help Other Students

By the time Taylor Knittel earned her degree from the Department of Animal Science at NC State, she was ready to hit the ground running.

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Jan 4, 2018

Off-Road Vehicle Restriction Benefits Outweigh Costs for National Seashore

An economic analysis by North Carolina State University, Oregon State University and RTI International finds that the economic benefits of biodiversity and habitat preservation significantly outweigh the costs of off-road vehicle (ORV) restrictions at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

January 2018