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two men looking over research crops planted in a Kinston field.

Nov 11, 2016

Voters Continue Nickels for Know-How Support

In a recent statewide referendum, users of fertilizer and feed voted overwhelmingly to continue a self-assessment supporting agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs in NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
Scanning electron micrograph

Nov 3, 2016

Study Highlights Diversity of Arthropods Found in Homes

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Colorado Boulder used DNA testing and citizen science to create an “atlas” that shows the range and diversity of arthropods found in homes across the continental United States. 
Melissa Tinling stands in the pollinator garden, holding her blueprint of the garden design.

Nov 3, 2016

Student Creates Campus Pollinator Garden

Thanks to a partnership between a CALS graduate student and NC State University’s Grounds Management department, a large pollinator-friendly garden is both managing stormwater and providing habitat on Centennial Campus. 
Healthy and unhealthy tomato plants in a research plot.

Nov 3, 2016

Project Explores New Possibilities for Grafted Plants

NC State University-led projects are giving growers more choices when it comes to using grafted tomato and cucurbit plants. 
One corner of the Centennial Gateway against a cloud-filled sky

Nov 3, 2016

Staffers Honored for 25 Years

NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson recently recognized 15 CALS staffers for 25 years of service. 
Tab Williams studio portrait

Oct 31, 2016

CALS Alumnus and Supporter Tab Williams Dies

A distinguished College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate who funded scholarships benefiting hundreds of NC State University students passed away Oct. 25. 
Flooded agricultural fields after Hurricane Matthew

Oct 31, 2016

After Hurricane Matthew: Disaster Info and Resources

NC State Extension has developed online factsheets to help people recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew. 
Hands holding cultures of fungi isolated from soil.

Oct 26, 2016

Microbiome Research Featured

Through their microbiome research, Drs. Marc Cubeta and Ignazio Carbone aim to improve plant health and crop yields. 
two men looking over research crops planted in a Kinston field.

Oct 25, 2016

Nickels for Know-How Check-off Vote Set for Nov. 1

North Carolina users of fertilizer and feed can vote Nov. 1 in Nickels for Know-How, a self-assessed check-off that supports CALS' agricultural research, teaching and extension programs. 
Cheering crowd at an NC State football game.

Oct 24, 2016

Celebrate Red and White Week

NC State will host a slew of activities leading up to Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Boston College at Carter-Finley.