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Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

Author: Amanda Kerr

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Jun 11, 2025

Pack Pullers Win International Tractor Competition for Second Straight Year

NC State’s Pack Pullers have once again claimed the top spot at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Quarter Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. 
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May 9, 2025

Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome – Some Drastically

A new study by NC State researchers shows that protein sources in an animal’s diet can have major effects on both the population and function of the microscopic life within their gut. 
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May 2, 2025

Never a Linear Path

Beth Liles’ winding journey to NC State and CALS started at a community college, then as a psychology student, before she finally discovered her passion as a bioprocessing major. 
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Apr 30, 2025

Growth-minded Graduates

Though they followed different paths to horticulture and jobs at JC Raulston Arboretum, graduating students Nic Eaton and Evan Villani developed a lasting interest in public horticulture. 
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Apr 25, 2025

Don’t Let a Detour Keep You From Smelling the Roses

Spring is in full swing at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Despite construction on Beryl Road, the arboretum is open and bursting with spring blooms. 
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Apr 14, 2025

Deciphering All the Buzz About Honey Bee Loss

Extension apiculturist David Tarpy explains the factors that could be causing an unusually high loss of honey bee colonies so far this year, what that means for crop production and how we can support pollinators this summer. 
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Mar 27, 2025

CALS Celebrates a Record-breaking Day of Giving

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences had its biggest Day of Giving ever, raising $13.77 million thanks to the generosity of CALS Pack supporters. 
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Mar 11, 2025

Mark Your Calendar for Ag Awareness Week

Don't miss cows, goats and all things agriculture during Ag Awareness Week March 17-20 hosted by NC State's agricultural honors fraternity Alpha Zeta. 
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Mar 10, 2025

Lab Ready: Preparing Tomorrow’s Scientists

The Biochemistry Undergraduate Research and Training Program gives students hands-on lab experience they can turn into career success. 
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Mar 6, 2025

Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

CALS researchers are digging in to find a way to grow corn that uses less fertilizer, aiming to save farmers time and money while also reducing nitrogen waste in the environment.