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Building New Systems of Thinking

Author: Amanda Kerr

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Apr 24, 2026

Celebrating Excellence in CALS for 2026

The CALS Celebration of Excellence 2026 honored more than 70 students, faculty and staff making an impact on campus and beyond. 
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Apr 21, 2026

NC Farmers Face Spring Drought Conditions

Emmanuel Torres Quezada, assistant professor of horticultural science and an Extension vegetable specialist, discusses how North Carolina farmers can navigate the ongoing drought across the state to maintain crop yields. 
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Apr 16, 2026

NC State Researchers Join International Research Platform to Improve Nitrogen Use

To better understand the nitrogen cycle and fertilizer use in agriculture, NC State University researchers have joined an international coalition focused on developing data and tools to transform how nitrogen is managed in farming. 
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Apr 6, 2026

AI in Agriculture Conference Explores the Future of Farming

The AI in Agriculture Conference, hosted by NC State University, brought together more than 460 academics, students, researchers, extension professionals and industry leaders from across the country to explore how AI is reshaping the future of agriculture. 
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Mar 16, 2026

New Grant to Grow Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program

Thanks to the Interdisciplinary Biochemistry Master’s Program, Dontae Mosley was able to pursue his master’s degree and launch his career in the biotech industry. Now, more biochemistry graduate students will have the same opportunity through a new grant from the National Science Foundation. 
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Mar 10, 2026

Plant Sciences Outreach Day Broadens Horizons for High School Students

North Carolina high school students gathered at NC State University in February to gain hands-on experience with plant sciences and get inspired for their futures. 
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Mar 4, 2026

Don’t Miss Ag Awareness Week

Ag Awareness Week, March 9–12, will bring one of North Carolina’s top industries to the forefront at NC State — connecting students to agriculture and its many opportunities. 
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Feb 25, 2026

Reimagining Photosynthesis for Efficiency

Research exploring artificial photosynthesis through designed proteins could one day open the door to new possibilities in agriculture and beyond. 
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Jan 27, 2026

New USDA Report Explores the Economics of Precision Agriculture in Dairy Farming

Zach Raff, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses trends in precision dairy farming and how the technology is impacting the profitability of the dairy industry in a new report. 
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Jan 13, 2026

Building New Systems of Thinking

CALS faculty have partnered with three other universities to develop new classroom tools to help undergraduate students at land-grant institutions think more deeply about the complexities within agriculture and related fields.