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Feb 2, 2023

A Salivating Super Vector and the Secrets that Lurk Within

A dynamic duo of NC State researchers has uncovered a never-before-seen interaction between a menacing crop virus and its salivating insect host. 
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Feb 1, 2023

Growing Our Future Begins Now

Growing Our Future, the new CALS Strategic Plan, is an employee-driven plan that charts the course for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences through 2030. 
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Feb 1, 2023

Javian McMillan: Challenge Yourself, Find Community

As a North Carolina FFA State Officer, Javian McMillan inspires other students to trust their instincts and follow their dreams. It’s advice the Goodnight Scholar, animal science major and aspiring veterinarian takes to heart. 
Queen bee surrounded by her other bees in her colony.

Jan 31, 2023

Vaccination for Bees Doesn’t Sting

The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won't hurt bees a bit. Really. 
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Jan 31, 2023

Xie Named AAAS Fellow

De-Yu Xie, a professor of plant and microbial biology, is one of three NC State faculty elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) this year. 
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Jan 27, 2023

You Decide: Has There Been Some Good News on Income Inequality?

One of the most significant economic issues of our time has been widening income inequality. The COVID-19 pandemic and demographics have caused income inequality to narrow nationally, but what about North Carolina? 

Jan 24, 2023

The Sweet Secrets of Apple Physiology

Annie Vogel, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Horticultural Science, studies how apples respond to different environmental factors and diseases. 
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Jan 20, 2023

Climate Conundrum: Study Finds Ants Aren’t Altering Behavior in Rising Temperatures

The finding suggests ants may have trouble adjusting to climate change. 
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Jan 19, 2023

Product and People Development Has Sweet Reward

Mandy Taylor has had a sweet career. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumna is the current research and development early talent manager for Mars Wrigley. 
a community garden growing green plants

Jan 17, 2023

Building a Community Garden

In this episode of the Farms, Food and You podcast, Cheralyn Berry, Extension specialist and director of the Briggs Avenue Community Garden in East Durham, shares her perspective on the vital role of community gardens.