Oct 27, 2020
Sweetpotatoes are North Carolina's state vegetable, and they're not just for Thanksgiving anymore. Find out how North Carolina growers have positioned our state as the leader when it comes to production of this increasingly in-demand crop.
Oct 26, 2020
Vertical farming, a space-saving approach to growing crops, is taking shape in a shipping container near campus under the watchful eye of horticultural scientist Ricardo Hernandez and his students.
Oct 21, 2020
Todd Wehner’s decades-long work as a plant breeder have earned him recognition as a valued teacher and mentor, researcher and contributor to agriculture and agribusiness.
Oct 19, 2020
The first genome sequence in the insect order Thysanoptera sheds light on one of the world’s most costly agricultural pests, aiding scientists searching for ways to stop damage caused by the invasive western flower thrips.
Oct 5, 2020
Thearon McKinney, a retired NC State University 4-H professor nationally recognized for his volunteer leadership and marketing programs, was recently inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.
Fall usually brings corn mazes, hayrides and more ways to experience N.C. farms, but this year may be different.
Listen in as three North Carolinians describe the art, the science and the fun of growing giants.
Sep 22, 2020
Rich Bonanno discusses the challenges North Carolina agriculture faces today and how NC State Extension, the organization he leads, works to keep the industry at the forefront of the state’s economy.
Sep 13, 2020
North Carolina farmers are persevering in the struggle to stay profitable. Here’s what NC State is doing to help turn the tide.
Sep 4, 2020
The answers to some of the most vexing social, educational and health challenges that today’s children face lie right at our doorsteps. That’s the message NC State University extension specialists share…
