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NC State’s Cow Camp: An Udderly New Learning Experience

CALS Weekly

a table spread of different foods

Jun 23, 2021

The Evolution of Good Taste

Does evolution explain why we can’t resist a salty chip? NC State researchers found that differences between the elemental composition of foods and the elemental needs of animals can explain the development of pleasing tastes like salty, umami and sweet. 
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Jun 23, 2021

ARE’s Professional Development Pro

As an advisor and teacher, Robin Clements gives students something she passed up in college: the opportunity to identify a job they’ll love and then skillfully pursue it. 
hands on a computer keybooard

Jun 22, 2021

Why NC Farmers Need Good Internet

What challenges do farmers face in making the best use of new technology when they lack affordable high-speed internet? 
Dan Jenkins, head of regulatory and quality for biotech company Pairwise, explains the advantages of the Regulatory Science in Agriculture Certificate

Jun 17, 2021

B-i-g Hiring Edge

Dan Jenkins, head of regulatory and quality for biotech company Pairwise, discusses the vital need for the America’s only Regulatory Science in Ag Certificate program, housed at NC State. 

Jun 16, 2021

Celebrate Pollinator Week June 21-27

Celebrate the impact of pollinators during Pollinator Week June 21-27. 
Jamora Hamilton

Jun 11, 2021

A Curious Mind for Bugs

Jamora Hamilton enjoys learning about bugs. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna shares how her love for these tiny creatures began and why she almost gave it up. 
Photo of a diseased leaf.

Jun 11, 2021

Irish Potato Famine Pathogen Stoked Outbreaks on Six Continents

NC State researchers track the evolution of pathogen that causes late-blight disease in potatoes and tomatoes. 
Bumps, knots and cracking of a sweet potato root from the guava root-knot nematode.

Jun 9, 2021

How You Can Help Stop a Plant Pest

Farmers and gardeners can help root out a new nematode that spreads aggressively in North Carolina vegetable crops. 
Farm Credit presenting a check to NC State's Soldier to Agriculture program

Jun 9, 2021

Farm Credit Associations of NC Supports Soldier to Ag Program

The Farm Credit Associations of North Carolina, the leading provider of credit to farmers and rural residents in North Carolina, has made a generous $30,000 gift to North Carolina State University’s Soldier to Agriculture Program. 
Calves at the NC State Dairy Farm in Raleigh, North Carolina

Jun 9, 2021

NC State’s Cow Camp: An Udderly New Learning Experience

Youth interesting in learning more about the dairy industry and farming can take part in a two-week camp at NC State’s dairy farm. The inaugural event begins July 5.