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Picking the Right Flowers for a Summer Wedding

Author: Emma Macek

overlooking the coast of Spain from

Sep 14, 2022

NC State CALS Student Explores Sustainable Agriculture in Spain

Renee Long, an undergraduate student in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, traveled to Valencia, Spain, this summer with the Sustainable Entrepreneurship study abroad program. 
Bryan Blinson and his wife, at a NC State football game

Sep 7, 2022

A Lifetime with Cattle: Bryan Blinson Honored as CALS Distinguished Alumnus

As executive director of the North Carolina Cattlemen’s Association, Bryan Blinson is passionate about promoting the beef industry and creating youth agricultural opportunities across the state. 
an Alaska native bog blueberry on a tree

Aug 1, 2022

Beneficial Berries

Through a longstanding collaboration with communities in Alaska, Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences’ Mary Ann Lila is researching the health benefits a local berry has on sled dogs. 
Bill Hunt smiling outdoors

Jul 21, 2022

Solving the Stormwater Upstream Battle

From his passion for water to his interest in history, Bill Hunt's career has been filled with full-circle moments. 
three red cows in a pasture

Jul 7, 2022

NC State Now Home to All Major Dairy Breeds

With help from NC State's Animal Science Club, the Howling Cow herd is finally complete with all seven major dairy breeds. NC State is the first and only university to be home to all of the breeds. 
a beer on a table

Jun 23, 2022

Brewing the Next Generation of Beer Experts

As the new manager of the Wolfpack Brewing Lab, lecturer Sebastian Wolfrum brings years of international experience to the new Brewing Science and Technology Minor offered through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
The 2021 NC FFA state officers smiling and wearing blue corduroy jackets.

Jun 21, 2022

How FFA Prepares Students to Be Ag Leaders

Whether it’s competing in competitions or engaging with top agriculture businesses, students in FFA are set up for success in the agricultural industry. 
Cotton field with the sun shining

Jun 8, 2022

Improving Cotton Genetics

Vasu Kuraparthy, a professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is a leading expert in using genetics to increase cotton productivity. 
Dannica Wall holding a chicken

Jun 1, 2022

I AM CALS: Dannica Wall

Dannica Wall never imagined she’d make history one day. But the NC State University graduate student and staff member is on track to do just that when she becomes the first Black female at NC State to earn a Ph.D. in poultry science. 
a close-up picture of a bride holding a bouquet

May 27, 2022

Picking the Right Flowers for a Summer Wedding

Melinda Knuth offers insight on how to make the largest impact with wedding florals, regardless of a couple’s budget.