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Selecting the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden

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The official 2021 White House Christmas tree on display in the the Blue Room

Dec 1, 2021

How to Produce a Grand Champion Christmas Tree

Over the years, the White House has selected a North Carolina Fraser fir for its annual Christmas Tree. But what does it take to produce a Grand Champion Christmas Tree? The secret comes from NC State. 
Ben Chapman in the test kitchen

Nov 29, 2021

CALS Names Chapman as AHS New Department Head

Ben Chapman was recently named department head of the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences. Chapman discusses his past experiences and shares his vision for the department. 
freshly picked apples in a crate

Nov 26, 2021

How Sweet It Is: North Carolina’s Apple Economy

New York City might be the Big Apple, but North Carolina is big apple business. From seed to supermarket, NC State Extension explores how the state helps supply America’s favorite fruit. 
Christmas trees growing in North Carolina.

Nov 18, 2021

Expert: Demand for NC-Grown Christmas Trees Will Remain High

N.C. Christmas tree growers are hustling to meet an expected high demand this year, according to an NC State expert in Ashe County, North Carolina. 
Mark Hoffmann, assistant professor and small fruits extension specialist

Oct 29, 2021

Propagating Grower Success

Mark Hoffmann will lead a $5.3 million project to develop new indoor and outdoor propagation technologies for America’s strawberry nursery industry. 
a bunch of red, white and yellow onions on a table

Oct 26, 2021

Salmonella in Onions: What You Need to Know

How can I tell which onions are safe? What do I do if I’m not sure? NC State food safety expert Ellen Shumaker provides answers. 
Father and son stand side by side in a corn plot

Oct 26, 2021

Ron and Ryan Heiniger Carve Unique Paths in Crop Sciences at NC State

A NC State father-son team, Ron and Ryan Heiniger, collaborate with one another on applied research. 
White woman showing broccoli to preschool children

Oct 26, 2021

Healthy Start: Alumna Virginia Stage Adds Science, Nutrition in Preschool

NC State alumna Virginia Stage, a nutrition researcher, leads programs to introduce science and nutrition in preschool. 
Khara Grieger co-leads Knowledge Transfer efforts between researchers and stakeholders for NC State’s new $25 million NSF STEPS Center.

Oct 8, 2021

NC State Faculty Member to Co-lead Knowledge Transfer Efforts for New $25M Phosphorus Research Center

Khara Grieger will co-lead Knowledge Transfer efforts between researchers and stakeholders for NC State’s new $25 million NSF STEPS Center. 
ripe and unripe tomatoes on the vine

Oct 1, 2021

Selecting the Best Tomato Varieties for Your Garden

Cheralyn Berry, N.C. Cooperative Extension agent in Durham County, knows a thing or two about growing tomatoes in the South. She can help you pick the right variety to survive and thrive in your home garden.