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cows looking through a fence next to a snow covered pasture

Jan 22, 2025

Snow in the Field

From the NC State Dairy Farm to the JC Raulston Arboretum, take a look at our CALS environment dusted in snow. 
a women stands outside next to a sign that says syngenta

Jan 22, 2025

A Growing Passion for Improving Crops

As a doctoral student in plant biology, Anne-Marie Pullen envisions a career in the agricultural industry to improve crop resilience against environmental stressors. 
cows stand in a pasture

Jan 15, 2025

Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants Awarded

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has awarded six Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants to help shape the future of food animal agriculture. 
A group of people stand outdoors with a building in the background

Jan 15, 2025

Soil Specialist Enthusiastic for International Partnerships

CALS soil specialist Luke Gatiboni values his recent international work in Malawi, with the goal of transferring agricultural technologies to improve soil health and agricultural production. 
Michelle Kirchner (left) assists a friend while tree climbing in Madagascar.

Jan 14, 2025

Ants Have Lasting Impact for Entomologist Alumna

Arboreal ants helped march CALS alumna Michelle Kirchner to a career in entomology, conducting research with the Agricultural Research Service. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Jan 10, 2025

You Decide: What Does It Take to ‘Get Ahead’?

How do you get ahead financially and what are the steps you should take to get there? Economist Mike Walden discusses the different paths for setting and reaching your financial goals. 
Powdery mildew on a blueberry plant.

Jan 8, 2025

Blueberries Beware: Powdery Mildew Spreading Across the Globe

Research on fungus spread could help growers predict, monitor and control disease affecting blueberries. 
a heard of cows stand in a pasture

Jan 8, 2025

Improving Cattle Production in Malawi

Felipe Carvalho da Silva, a reproductive biologist and beef specialist with NC State University, recently traveled to Malawi to learn how he can help support cattle farmers in breeding more productive herds. 
a hand holding milk in a grocery store

Jan 7, 2025

Maintaining Milk Safety

With recalls of raw milk in California making headlines, we asked two NC State University experts to explain the science behind pasteurization and its role in keeping milk safe. 
Vanessa Woods stands in a greenhouse full of green, tropical plants.

Jan 6, 2025

Indoor Species

Vanessa Woods, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Horticultural Science, is delving into what drives the human desire to be around nature and the benefits of the natural world on human well-being.