April 2020

Apr 17, 2020

Economic Perspective: Costs and Benefits of Closing the Economy

What factors might be considered when talking about closing down an economy? 

Apr 17, 2020

An Innovative Approach With Existing Technology

Professors Jonathan Holt and Sierra Young are finding new ways of using existing technology to help pork producers more accurately determine weight in pigs. 

Apr 16, 2020

Jaime Collazo Recognized With American Ornithological Society Award

Prof. Jaime Collazo has been awarded the 2020 Ralph W. Schreiber Conservation Award from the American Ornithological Society. This award honors his “immense contributions to almost every aspect of avian conservation in Puerto Rico for over 40 years.” 

Apr 15, 2020

How Produce Growers + Packagers Can Stabilize Retail Supply Chain During Coronavirus Pandemic

Producers are pivoting from food service to retail outlets. This blog delivers ideas for produce growers and packagers to move products into both the supply chain and consumers’ shopping carts. 

Apr 14, 2020

An Extraordinary Opportunity

Taylor Rhodes says receiving the Gordon Family Farm-to-Philanthropy Program scholarship was a blessing that changed her life. 

Apr 14, 2020

From Student to Staff: Lisa O’Quinn Knows the Pack Inside and Out

What's it like to start a new job during a pandemic? Lisa O'Quinn, new CEU Research Technician with the Prestage Department of Poultry Science shares her unique perspective. 

Apr 14, 2020

The Great Sourdough Mystery

Scientists are enlisting home bakers to solve age-old mysteries surrounding bread. 

Apr 14, 2020

Securely Studying Salmonella to Advance Produce Safety

NC State’s Phytotron has a specialized greenhouse for studying pathogens. Kellie Burris is using it to study how fresh fruits and vegetables — including cucumbers and cantaloupe — can become contaminated with Salmonella before harvesting. 

Apr 14, 2020

Nash County 4-H Sews, Provides PPE to Help Fight COVID-19

The opportunity for 4-H’ers to aid in the fight against the pandemic arose when an employee of a local JOANN store approached Jane Tyson, the volunteer leader of Nash County’s Sew What? 4-H Club. Tyson knew that her advanced sewing group would be up to the task. 

Apr 13, 2020

Shoppers, Meat Your Local Farmer

A new web directory called MeatSuite.com connects consumers with more than 70 farmers across the state selling pasture-raised meat in bulk.