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

2019

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

Nov 22, 2019

Economic Perspective: Is Manufacturing Still A Leading Indicator?

The manufacturing sector has long been a leading indicator for economic health, but is that still the case? 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Nov 22, 2019

You Decide: A Milestone to Celebrate?

The oil industry in the U.S. has been surging back in recent years, hitting a new milestone. Are there pros and cons to this rebound? 
Ross Sozzani talks with Jessica Gluck during the Nov. 13 ideation session

Nov 18, 2019

Lightning Round: Knitting Networks and Seeding Solutions

The North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative organized a lightning session on Wednesday, Nov. 13 designed to spark research collaborations to tackle grand challenges, whether they ended up being focused on plant sciences or not. 
Woman and girl looking at beans at a farmers' market.

Nov 18, 2019

More PEAS, Please!

NC State collaborates on a new research project designed to build preschool teachers’ STEM knowledge, skills and confidence. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Nov 15, 2019

Economic Perspective: Holiday Spending Outlook

The holiday season is fast approaching. What does the spending outlook for the season look like? 

Nov 14, 2019

Behind the Scenes: Milking at the Fair

NC State student Maddie Kuwada provides a unique look at the Animal Science Club's milking booth at the NC State Fair. 
A man researches aquatic weeds with drones

Nov 14, 2019

Moving Technology From Wish List to Workhorses

Research happens on every plane at NC State. We’re working above ground, below, and in the air to produce discoveries. 
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.