Author: Dee Shore

Aug 13, 2025

Seed2Grow Spotlight: Rooted-in-tech’s Ricardo Hernandez

Building on a decade of research into creating conditions ideal for plant growth, an NC State horticultural scientist has launched an ag tech startup to deliver high-quality seedlings tailored to farmers’ and gardeners’ needs. 

Jul 10, 2025

‘Fan of Innovation’ Puts Tech Expertise to Work in Agriculture

Drawing on expertise gained at NC State in biological and agricultural engineering as well as electrical engineering, Enrique Peña Martinez launches a career in agricultural technology. His goal: to help reduce the challenges that come with farming and increase its rewards. 

Jul 10, 2025

Preparing Next-Gen Ag Formulations Innovators

A new NC State University course helps fill a need for scientists with the interdisciplinary knowledge essential for creating next-generation chemical and biological solutions for agriculture. 

Jul 9, 2025

Building Bridges for Better Breeding

A rising star in computation biology for agriculture, Amanda Hulse-Kemp helps interdisciplinary teams leverage advancements in genomics, artificial intelligence and sensor technology to breed better crops faster and more efficiently than ever before. 

May 20, 2025

Institute Cultivates Tomorrow’s Food and Ag Leaders

At the North Carolina Youth Institute, teens gain research and communications skills to last a lifetime as they grapple with global food, agriculture and sustainability problems. 

May 19, 2025

Pioneering Biological Solutions for a More Sustainable World

Alumna Pam Marrone lands a place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame — and lends her expertise to aspiring plant sciences entrepreneurs. 

May 17, 2025

Extension Agents Explore AI for Agriculture

Artificial intelligence promises to transform agriculture, and a recent workshop at NC State’s Plant Sciences Building aims to position agricultural agents as key links in ensuring that farmers benefit. 

Feb 12, 2025

N.C. PSI Seeds Project to Improve Apple Production

An interdisciplinary NC State University team has kicked off new research exploring whether imaging technologies paired with artificial intelligence might prove useful for apple farmers. 

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. 

Dec 3, 2024

Researchers Pit Lasers Against Sweetpotato Pest

With vinegar flies increasingly impacting sweetpotato storage, N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative researchers are exploring a novel management strategy with lasers to combat the pests.