Apr 20, 2020
Mary Kate Morgan, a senior in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, is one of this year’s Mathews Medal recipients.
Apr 17, 2020
What factors might be considered when talking about closing down an economy?
Professors Jonathan Holt and Sierra Young are finding new ways of using existing technology to help pork producers more accurately determine weight in pigs.
Apr 14, 2020
Taylor Rhodes says receiving the Gordon Family Farm-to-Philanthropy Program scholarship was a blessing that changed her life.
NC State’s Phytotron has a specialized greenhouse for studying pathogens. Kellie Burris is using it to study how fresh fruits and vegetables — including cucumbers and cantaloupe — can become contaminated with Salmonella before harvesting.
The opportunity for 4-H’ers to aid in the fight against the pandemic arose when an employee of a local JOANN store approached Jane Tyson, the volunteer leader of Nash County’s Sew What? 4-H Club. Tyson knew that her advanced sewing group would be up to the task.
Apr 13, 2020
A new web directory called MeatSuite.com connects consumers with more than 70 farmers across the state selling pasture-raised meat in bulk.
Apr 9, 2020
Two blueberry researchers cross continents to forge a partnership aimed at improving what’s already considered a superfood.
Apr 8, 2020
Warmer day temperatures may tempt Central North Carolinians to plant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers and melons before April 20, but the soil is still too cool for these plants.
CALS researchers donated truckloads of personal protective equipment including disposable gloves and N95 masks to area medical systems. Learn why two of them decided to give.