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

Jun 12, 2026

You Decide: What to Expect From the New Federal Reserve?

With a new chair at the helm of the Federal Reserve, NC State economist Mike Walden discusses whether the inflation rate or unemployment rate will likely be the organization's priority in the coming months. 
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Jun 11, 2026

What to Know About Tick-Borne Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Entomology professor Michael Reiskind explains the science behind what causes the tick-borne red meat allergy known as alpha-gal syndrome, the symptoms to look out for and how to avoid getting bitten. 
a man stands in a window lined hallway with a red stripe on the right wearing a dark blue suit, white shirt and red tie

Jun 10, 2026

Kiess to Lead NC State’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science

Aaron Kiess, Braswell Distinguished Professor in commercial layer management, physiology or nutrition, will take the helm as the head of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science on July 1. He has served as interim department head since January. 
Scientist Max Scott stands in front of a vehicle used to distribute sterile male flies to suppress the spread of the New World screwworm.

Jun 10, 2026

NC State Expert Offers Insight on Stopping the New World Screwworm

NC State University’s Maxwell Scott, one of the top experts on the New World screwworm, explains what’s being done to control its spread in the U.S., based on his years of in-depth research and a recent trip to Texas, where he saw the dispersion center for sterile fly releases and spoke at a Texas cattle ranchers conference in Houston. 
a woman uses a pole trimmer to cut a tall plant into a mickey mouse shaped head

Jun 8, 2026

Planting Magic at Disney World

Alumna Neva Grace Brescia, who majored in agroecology and sustainable food systems, has spent the last six months sowing a bit of wonder as a plant science intern at Walt Disney World. 
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Jun 4, 2026

A Stinky Discovery: New Parasite Found in Snake Scent Glands

Student researchers in the Sustainable Health Ecology Lab in the Department of Applied Ecology recently discovered a potentially new species of parasitic nematode in the scent glands of three snake species. 
NC State research flies a drone over dormant warm-season turfgrass research plots.

Jun 3, 2026

Harvesting Data for Agriculture

New technology for better drone-based data collection and analysis is helping turn North Carolina’s agricultural research stations into farms of the future, and an N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative team is intent on delivering even more tech solutions that help farmers put data to work. 
Josué Alarcón Mendoza, a precision horticulture graduate researcher in horticultural science, showcases the tomato harvest from his research plots in Clinton, NC.

Jun 2, 2026

Exploring Cost-Effective Fumigation Methods for Small Growers

Graduate student Josué Alarcón Mendoza's research in precision horticulture aims to make soil fumigation more accessible for small and medium fruit growers. 
a large brown beetle with horns that curl behind its head

Jun 2, 2026

Scientists Identify ‘Mystery Beetle’ Attacking Blueberry Farms Across North Carolina

A new study from NC State University researchers has identified destructive beetles inhabiting North Carolina blueberry fields as Prionus imbricornus, a species of longhorn beetle. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

May 29, 2026

You Decide: How Will You Vote on New Tax Proposals?

State legislators have approved adding constitutional amendments on taxes to North Carolina ballots. NC State economist Mike Walden provides context on the potential pros and cons of these measures.