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Feb 16, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Discovering the Value of Interdisciplinary Study

As a member of NC State's Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, Grant Johnson gets to explore his majors of biological engineering and philosophy from both technical and human perspectives. 
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Feb 11, 2026

Survey Says: Floriculture Sustainability Differs by Industry Sector

Findings could provide a roadmap to help all sectors reach sustainability goals. 
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Feb 11, 2026

Love That Goes the Distance

NC State alumni Christina and Casey Phillips started their journey as a couple at the dairy barn. Two cross-country moves later, they returned to North Carolina to raise a family. 
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Feb 10, 2026

Fridge Factor Opens the Door for NC State Students To Become Citizen Scientists

Food scientists in CALS created Fridge Factor, the 2026 Pack Science Challenge. They’re recruiting 250 NC State students to collect data on food storage, disposal and safety. 
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Feb 10, 2026

NC State to Host National Conference on AI in Agriculture

NC State University will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference March 31 - April 2. This national conference brings together the brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector to connect, collaborate and shape the future of AI-enabled agriculture. 
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Feb 9, 2026

Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Can Cut Emissions, But Soil Type Matters

Recent research from NC State sheds light on the economic and environmental effects of adding inhibitors to synthetic fertilizers. Corn yields didn’t change much, but emissions of ammonia and, in some cases, nitrous oxide, were lower. 
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Feb 6, 2026

You Decide: What’s the Best Tax?

NC State economist Mike Walden delves into all things taxes, weighing whether some are better than others, which carry the most burden for taxpayers and what kind of tax is best. 
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Feb 4, 2026

NC State Faculty Receive Ag Research Grants to Grow North Carolina Agriculture

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has awarded grants to 11 NC State University researchers that support a range of agricultural projects to boost new crop production and innovative solutions that advance the state’s agricultural economy. 
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Feb 2, 2026

Inspiring Students to Pursue Agricultural Careers

Gaining experience in a laboratory or learning to use cutting-edge technology is often reserved for students pursuing master’s and advanced degrees. The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is helping change that, providing undergraduates across many disciplines with career-relevant opportunities. 
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Feb 2, 2026

2025-26 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s new class of University Faculty Scholars includes CALS faculty Colleen Doherty and Deepti Salvi. This faculty designation is in recognition of outstanding academic achievements and contributions to NC State through teaching, scholarship and service to the university and beyond.