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Author: Dave Caldwell

Aug 31, 2012

David Monks named research service interim director

Dr. David Monks has been named interim associate dean and director of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service following the Sept. 1 retirement of Dr. W. David Smith. 

Aug 31, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What's the best approach to Medicare?

Medicare spending is off the charts and could soon become an unsustainable chunk of the federal budget. Mike Walden discusses competing plans for reigning in Medicare spending. 

Aug 22, 2012

Charles Stuber receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Charles Stuber, professor emeritus of genetics and director of the North Carolina State University Center for Plant Breeding and Applied Plant Genomics, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Plant Breeders. 

Aug 21, 2012

N.C. State's 'Pack 'N Cool' provides farmers with mobile refrigeration solution

N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI) has developed a new mobile cooling unit for farmers. The five-by-eight-feet refrigerated trailer – called the “Pack ‘N Cool” – is designed to keep fruits and vegetables at ideal temperatures during transport to and from farmers markets or as they’re harvested in farm fields. 

Aug 15, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Can we agree on the economy?

In an election year, it seems there's very little on which we can agree. But Mike Walden says there is substantial agreement among policy makers about what's needed to make the economy function more smoothly. 

Aug 6, 2012

The world of water

A symposium sponsored by the North Carolina Green Industry Council and featuring presentations by four CALS faculty members looks at 'The Future of Water in a Green World.' 

Aug 3, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is North Carolina an economic leader or laggard?

North Carolina's economic record in recent years is complex, which makes it difficult to determine if the state is progressing or regressing economically. Mike Walden discusses. 

Jul 26, 2012

N.C. State Turfgrass Field Day is Aug. 8

Experts from North Carolina State University will discuss a range of topics related to growing and maintaining turfgrass Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the annual Turfgrass Field Day. 

Jul 24, 2012

CAALS-3D provides summer research experience

For 44 high school students, the summer of 2012 included a week in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences laboratories learning about subjects ranging from plant breeding to biofuels. 

Jul 23, 2012

Allen honored by Food Technologists

Dr. Jonathan C. Allen, professor of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has received the 2012 Gilbert A. Leveille Award given by the Institute of Food Technologists.