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Four men standing outside and holding bluegrass instruments.

Oct 2, 2017

‘Pickin’ in the Pines’ to Help Send Kids to 4-H Camp

Love barbecue and bluegrass? Check out Pickin' in the Pines on Oct. 21 at Millstone 4-H Camp. It's a fundraiser aimed at allowing youth with limited resources to attend a week at 4-H camp next summer. 

Bumblebee on a flower.

Sep 29, 2017

Climate’s Effects on Flowers Critical for Bumble Bees

In a study that shows the importance of climate change on critical pollinators, NC State researchers found that earlier and longer flowering seasons can have poor effects on the bumble bees that rely on these flowers to live and thrive. 

Group of 10 smiling students on a mountainside.

Sep 27, 2017

Research Program Paves Path to Soil Science

Many undergraduate students are not aware of soil science coursework or how it relates to majors like chemistry, engineering or biology. Two of our faculty members are out to change that. 

New CALS BAE department head Dr. Garey Fox

Sep 26, 2017

Faculty Focus: New BAE Department Head Strives to Make a Lasting Mark

When Garey Fox was asked to apply for a department head position at North Carolina State University, he knew that “NC State was too good to turn down.” 

CALS grad student Angel Cruz in a cornfield

Sep 25, 2017

Student Spotlight: Empowering Farmers in El Salvador

CALS grad student Angel Cruz conducted research in El Salvador to improve agricultural practices, share conservation techniques and -- most importantly -- engage local farmers every step of the way. 

Lee County Extension's Women in Ag highlights Taylor Craig, Katelyn Thomas and Morgan

Sep 22, 2017

Lee County’s Women in Ag: The Next Generation

Three recent CALS grads from Lee County turn their agricultural training into varied careers across the state. 

The Canine GI tract overview from the web tool created for ANS 590

Sep 21, 2017

A Work in Progress: Animal Nutrition for Companion Pets

For a new online course in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the end goal is for students to be able to simulate the creation of a specialized cat or dog food, gaining a better understanding of companion animal nutrition. 

CALS alumni award winners gathered for a group shot at the ceremony

Sep 20, 2017

CALS Honors Extraordinary Alumni

CALS alumni, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate more than two dozen extraordinary alumni at the college's annual Alumni Awards Ceremony. 

Woman holding a clear cube with 3-day-old corn seedlings.

Sep 19, 2017

Scientists Unravel Mysteries of DNA Replication in Corn

For the first time, scientists have characterized the DNA replication timing process for an entire plant genome. 

NC State gateway

Sep 12, 2017

Study Examines Cross-Species Interactions

In a first-of-its-kind study, NC State researchers applied a new approach to examine how members of two different species – a plant and a pathogen, for example, or a bacterium and a human – interact at the molecular level, and whether slight genetic changes in one species could affect gene expression in the other.