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Three From CALS Named University Faculty Scholars

Author: Dee Shore

Jose Cisneros

Jan 18, 2017

Faculty Focus: Cisneros on CALS’ International Impact

Jose Cisneros drives CALS' efforts to expand its global reach and impact. 
Three people examine plants in a large, lighted chamber.

Jan 13, 2017

Phytotron Stands the Test of Time

In the growth chambers and greenhouses of the Phytotron, researchers find ways to improve agriculture, the environment and even transportation and medicine. 
Strawberries of different ripeness

Jan 11, 2017

Introducing Farm-Level Loss Into the Food Waste Discussion

In a recent Huffington Post article, CALS' Dr. Nancy Creamer and Ph.D. student Lisa K. Johnson introduce farm-level loss into the food waste discussion. 
Ben Smith examines a hemlock tree.

Dec 20, 2016

Far from Being Futile, Resistance is This Tree Breeder’s Goal

At the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, postdoctoral researcher Ben Smith patiently tends thousands of evergreen seedlings. His goal: to find at least a few that will tolerate two tiny but troublesome pests. 
Luping Qu stands beside a hops trellis.

Dec 20, 2016

Maturing South Atlantic Hop Industry is Topic for March Conference

When it comes to producing hops the South Atlantic is maturing – so much so that an annual conference focused on the industry will be much more “homegrown” than ever. 
A broad 'normal' cotton leaf compared to an 'okra'-shaped cotton leaf.

Dec 20, 2016

Scientists Crack the Genetic Code Determining Leaf Shape in Cotton

The discovery opens the door to producing cotton varieties ideally suited for agriculture, says Dr. Vasu Kuraparthy of NC State's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. 
Aerial of Memorial Belltower and surrounding buildings on campus.

Dec 19, 2016

New Class Covers Regulatory Affairs for Biotech, Crop Protection

To introduce students to the complex world of state, national and international regulations governing agricultural biotechnology, pesticides and biological products, NC State offered a one-of-a-kind course this fall. 
Sarah Kirby pointing to drywall behind exposed wooden studs in a flooded home.

Dec 7, 2016

Videos Focus on Recovery in the Wake of a Flood

Cleaning up after a house floods can be a long, hard process. To help families deal with issues ranging from cleaning a kitchen to avoiding pest problems, educators with NC State University Extension have developed a series of educational YouTube videos called “After the Flood.” 
Frank and Judi Grainger sign endowment

Dec 5, 2016

Students in Large-Scale Organic Agriculture to Benefit from Gift

A new endowment, funded by Frank and Judi Grainger, will support undergraduate students pursuing hands-on research and travel experiences related to organic crop production. 
Owen Duckworth in a Williams Hall Laboratory

Nov 30, 2016

Three From CALS Named University Faculty Scholars

Drs. Owen Duckworth, Chris Reberg-Horton and Wenqiao "Wayne" Yuan of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are among 22 NC State faculty members recently named as University Faculty Scholars.