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Just-in-Time Tomatoes?

Author: Dee Shore

Farmer in overalls and cap discussing his poinsettias

Apr 13, 2018

Extension Announces 2018 N.C. AgVentures Grant Winners

North Carolina AgVentures cost-share grants strengthen agriculturally dependent families and communities by supporting farm operators who have innovative plans to diversify, expand, or implement new production, marketing or distribution strategies. 
Cattle on Joey Clawson's Watauga County farm outside Boone, NC

Apr 12, 2018

Faster Answers For Cattle Farmers

Science-based solutions are reaching North Carolina’s beef cattle producers quicker, thanks to recent changes at the state’s agricultural research stations. 
New CALS Entrepreneurship series of classes

Apr 12, 2018

Real-World Problems, Meet Your Solutions: CALS’ New Entrepreneurship Series

Aspiring agribusiness entrepreneurs now have three new CALS courses focused on bringing ideas from concept to commercialization. A serial agribusiness developer wanted to know whether an oyster farm on a… 
Grocery store produce section with appleas, cider, plums and more.

Apr 12, 2018

Extending Health Across The State

A grant from NC State Extension’s new Health Matters program allowed two Halifax County churches to build a community garden that now provides produce to over 350 families. It was one of 60 wide-ranging projects by four Health Matters associates and their 110 community partners last year to increase access to healthy food and physical activity. 
Group shot of more than 20 students outside.

Apr 4, 2018

Cross Talk

NC State's Master of Microbial Biotechnology prepares students to work at the intersection of science, technology and business. 
Harry Daniels head and shoulder shot

Mar 28, 2018

Daniels Appointed CALS’ Senior Associate Dean

Harry Daniels has officially been named senior associate dean for administration for NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He has been acting in the position since Feb. 1. 
Marilyn and Charles Stuber, seated at a table, signing agreement

Mar 26, 2018

Breeding Success

Charles and Marilyn Stuber create new distinguished professorship in plant breeding to make a top college program even better. 
Closeup photo of magnolia flower

Mar 23, 2018

Destination: Raulston Arboretum

NC State University’s JC Raulston Arboretum is becoming a popular destination for plant experts: Over the next six months, it will host tours for three national and international plant groups. 

Mar 22, 2018

Sandeep Named FBNS Department Head at NC State

Dr. K.P. Sandeep has officially been named head of NC State University’s Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Richard Linton announced the appointment this week. 
Two researchers in chamber holding a tray of tomato seedlings of different heights.

Mar 15, 2018

Just-in-Time Tomatoes?

NC State scientists are exploring the molecular-level processes that cause tomatoes to ripen, and what they find could have big implications for a range of traits -- from flavor to firmness -- in fruit-bearing crops.