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Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 16, 2026

You Decide: What Did We Learn From Gas Rationing in the 1970s? 

NC State Economist Mike Walden compares reactions to gas shortages in the 1970s to our approach today. 
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Oct 15, 2026

Howling Cow Innovators Develop New Coffee Ingredient with NCFIL

Seeking a richer coffee flavor for NC State's Howling Cow ice cream, creators Gary Cartwright and Carl Hollifield developed Complē Coffee with support from the NC Food Innovation Lab. 
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Oct 14, 2026

Making Memories: CALS Returns to the State Fair 

Whether it's milking a cow, exploring 4-H crafts or enjoying a scoop of Howling Cow ice cream, there's no shortage of ways to make memories with CALS at the North Carolina State Fair. 
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Oct 13, 2026

It Takes a Village: Uncovering Microbial Communities that Degrade Bioplastics

Edeline Anthoniraj, a doctoral student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, is digging into what happens to fragments of biodegradable plastic left in the soil and the role microbes play in helping break them down. 
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Oct 13, 2026

Jam-Packed With Good Taste

Behind the ribbon-winning jams and prize pickles at the North Carolina State Fair is a team of dedicated food safety experts from NC State tasked with leading the annual preserved foods competition and ensuring every jar gets a fair shake. 
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Oct 12, 2026

Converting Waste to Black Gold

CALS student Joy Camenisch, a double major in animal science and agroecology, spent the summer in Spain, where she researched how composted manure can replace synthetic fertilizer. 
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Oct 9, 2026

Youth Programs Ignite Student’s Passion for Plant Biology and Global Food Security

Summer outreach programs and a youth institute inspired a high schooler to explore plant biology and take part in an international agricultural research internship, before enrolling at NC State, where he’s helping address agricultural challenges and world hunger. 
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Oct 7, 2026

Building a Better NEST Program for the Nation’s Egg Industry

A $3.5 million USDA Research Facilities Act award will help NC State establish a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated poultry layer and egg processing facility for research, training and innovation. 
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Oct 5, 2026

New Class of Cellular Proteins Offers Untapped Potential

Thomas Makris, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, wants to unlock the inner biochemical workings of a new class of cellular proteins that hold the potential for developing new medicines, biofuels and other valuable products. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 2, 2026

You Decide: Why is the Bond Market So Important?

NC State economist Mike Walden delves into the ins and outs of the bond market, the factors that drive a bond market crash and what a crash can signal about the state of the economy.