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Jun 9, 2025

Scott To Lead Biological and Agricultural Engineering

The new head of NC State University's nationally ranked programs in biological and agricultural engineering is an administrator and engineering professor with expertise in water quality. 
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Jun 9, 2025

New Digital Tools Refine Cover Crop Selection

Members of the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s Extension Agent Network help connect farmers with new agricultural technologies, such as the Cover Crop Selector, ensuring the emerging tools are field-ready. 
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Jun 5, 2025

Growing Blueberry Research

Postdoctoral researcher Heeduk Oh's cutting-edge work with blueberries has earned him the Keller Award for doctoral dissertation research for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
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Jun 3, 2025

Kelliher Named Roberts and Mikhail Distinguished Chair in Plant Genome Editing

Timothy Kelliher will join NC State University this July as the director of the Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture. Integrated with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ state-of-the-art Plant Sciences Initiative and its expertise in genome editing and CRISPR, the GEC is poised to revolutionize agriculture. 
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May 30, 2025

You Decide: Where are We on the Inflation Battle?

NC State economist Mike Walden sheds light on the labyrinth of factors that impact inflation, rising prices and wages. 
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May 29, 2025

Trade and Ag Experts Converge at NC State

Scholars explored the intersections of climate pressures, agriculture and economics during a recent workshop on May 8-9. 
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May 28, 2025

Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Matthew Vann, associate professor of tobacco production and management, will become NC State Extension’s interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD), effective June 1. 
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May 28, 2025

Royal Horticultural Society Honors Alumnus Tony Avent

NC State University alumnus Tony Avent, prolific horticulturist and plant conservationist, was recently honored with the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Veitch Memorial Medal, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the science and practice of horticulture. 
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May 27, 2025

How Do Horse Flies Bite? And Are They Dangerous?

Learn why horse flies bite humans, what attracts them, and if their bites carry health risks — as well as effective tips for preventing horse fly bites. 
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May 22, 2025

What’s in Fire Ant Venom? And How Can I Get Rid of Fire Ants?

Discover why fire ant stings hurt, how large their colonies can be, and effective methods to control and eliminate fire ants around your home.