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Green rhododendron leave with green blotches

Jan 30, 2025

Moving Plant Disease Diagnosis from Lab to Field for Faster Results

NC State University researchers continue to push the field of plant disease diagnosis forward, developing simple-to-run tests capable of delivering results in minutes. 
two white chickens on top of a crate at a market in Malawi

Jan 29, 2025

Malawi Partnership Offers New Perspectives on Poultry

Dannica Wall, an Extension research specialist in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, hopes a recent trip to Malawi can lead to partnerships that will transform the country’s approach to agriculture. 
Julie Mann, new executive director for NCFIL.

Jan 27, 2025

New NC Food Innovation Lab Director Named 

Julie Mann, a food science veteran with 30+ years of experience, seeks to bring wellness to the masses and innovative options to the market as the new director of the NC Food Innovation Lab. 
Potato leaf with late blight disease.

Jan 24, 2025

Study Points to South America – Not Mexico – as Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Spud sleuth Jean Ristaino and lab members solve a longstanding mystery into the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen. 
Economist Mike Walden

Jan 24, 2025

You Decide: What Is the Status of North Carolina Manufacturing?

Manufacturing holds a special place in the U.S. economy. NC State economist Mike Walden reflects on the future of manufacturing in the state of North Carolina. 
an outdoor market in Malawi

Jan 23, 2025

Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Landscape Through Food Safety

Food science professor Fernanda Santos, along with seven other CALS faculty, recently traveled to Malawi seeking opportunities for research and extension to help build the country's agricultural sector. 
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.