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NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers

Author: D'Lyn Ford

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May 28, 2026

Manure Marketplace in the Making: NC State’s Food Animal Initiative Developing New Tool

A new manure marketplace project at NC State University seeks to make the most of this organic fertilizer by creating a tool to connect livestock and poultry producers with row crop farmers. 
A food scientist wearing personal protective gear oversees four Artemis II astronauts tasting food and rating it on their laptops

May 27, 2026

Feeding the Artemis II Crew: A Q&A with NC State Alumna Grace Douglas of NASA

Grace Douglas, the lead scientist for NASA’s Advanced Food Technology research, explores how to provide palatable, nutritious meals for astronauts. 
a man wearing a blue button down shirt stands in front of several green leaf bushes

Apr 28, 2026

NC State’s José Alonso Elected to National Academy of Sciences

José Alonso, a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and University Faculty Scholar in plant and microbial biology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, one of the world’s most important and influential scientific societies. 
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Apr 23, 2026

Remembering a Major Force in Maize Genetics and Corn Breeding

Colleagues are sharing their memories of NC State's Major Goodman, whose work on maize genetics and corn breeding improved scientific understanding of the species and food security worldwide. Goodman died March 29. 
Summer Lanier next to a placard announcing a Poultry Science Club meeting in Scott Hall on the NC State University campus

Mar 30, 2026

I Am CALS: Summer Lanier

Alumna Summer Lanier, new executive director of the N.C. Poultry Federation, earned multiple degrees and tackled a variety of challenges on her path to statewide leadership. 
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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. 
An array of protein-rich foods, including meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, beans, tofu, nuts and seeds, surrounding a chalkboard label of "protein."

Jan 27, 2026

Unpacking Protein: A Q&A with NC State’s April Fogleman

A registered dietitian who teaches nutrition science at NC State University explains protein requirements and digs into some common myths. 
Scientist in greenhouse

Jan 20, 2026

NC State Genome Editing Center’s Tim Kelliher Connects Biotech to Farmers’ Needs

Tim Kelliher, leader of NC State's Genome Editing Center for Sustainable Agriculture, says taking time away from college to work 12-hour days on farms inspired his career in plant development and genetics. 
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Jan 6, 2026

NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers

NC State is leading efforts to develop an AI-enabled platform that can help farmers, processing plants and others identify new business opportunities in the bioeconomy.