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November 2019

Packets of different plant-based protein powder

Nov 13, 2019

Healthy Innovation

NC State's Food Innovation Lab focuses on plant-based foods and aims to increase food processing in N.C. 

Hemp growing in a greenhouse

Nov 13, 2019

Advancing Hemp Research

Pyxus International Inc. partners with NC State to optimize hemp production practices. 

Chris Reberg-Horton and Steven Mirsky, co-leaders of a $10M sustainability grant examine an autonomous ag data collection robot.

Nov 12, 2019

$10M Grant to NC State, USDA-ARS to Advance Cover Crops, Transform Agriculture

Chris Reberg-Horton, a professor in Crop and Soil Science, will co-lead a five-year, $10 million grant to improve the sustainability and profitability of agriculture by advancing the study and use of cover crops such as rye, clover and radishes. 

Woman smiling with her hand out to dog. In the background, a big red barn, tractor and chicken.

Nov 11, 2019

Veterans on the Farm

Two former military couples use their North Carolina Farm School experiences to introduce other veterans to opportunities in farming. 

Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Nov 10, 2019

You Decide: Should We Always Be Paid For What We Want to Do?

What determines the kinds of jobs available and what they pay? 

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

Nov 8, 2019

Economic Perspective: Who Pays the Tariffs?

Do we know who is paying for the tariffs in the trade war? 

Anna Stepanova and Jose Alonso in a room for growing plants.

Nov 8, 2019

New Genetic Engineering Toolset Produces Better-Modified Plants Faster, Easier

NC State researchers share a new set of genetic engineering tools that makes modifying large plant genes faster and easier. This should improve the precision and reliability of the foundation for innovations in pest resistance, yield increases and growing season extensions. 

Aerial of Park Alumni building on Centennial Campus

Nov 6, 2019

Emerging Research Showcase Connects Faculty with Partners

In October, seven faculty members presented their innovative food animal research to potential industry partners at the second Emerging Research Showcase. 

Six men harvesting peppers in a field.

Nov 5, 2019

Toward a Better Harvest: Cutting Farm-Level Food Loss

New measurement methods developed at NC State University give farmers a better understanding of how much edible and marketable produce they could be losing at season’s end – and how that affects their bottom line. 

A variety of peppers

Nov 3, 2019

Reducing Bacterial Diseases in Peppers

NC State is part of a multistate research project to reduce bacterial diseases in peppers.