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Julie Mann, new executive director for NCFIL.

Jan 27, 2025

New NC Food Innovation Lab Director Named 

Julie Mann, a food science veteran with 30+ years of experience, seeks to bring wellness to the masses and innovative options to the market as the new director of the NC Food Innovation Lab. 
Potato leaf with late blight disease.

Jan 24, 2025

Study Points to South America – Not Mexico – as Birthplace of Irish Potato Famine Pathogen

Spud sleuth Jean Ristaino and lab members solve a longstanding mystery into the origin of the Irish potato famine pathogen. 
Economist Mike Walden

Jan 24, 2025

You Decide: What Is the Status of North Carolina Manufacturing?

Manufacturing holds a special place in the U.S. economy. NC State economist Mike Walden reflects on the future of manufacturing in the state of North Carolina. 
an outdoor market in Malawi

Jan 23, 2025

Transforming Malawi’s Agricultural Landscape Through Food Safety

Food science professor Fernanda Santos, along with seven other CALS faculty, recently traveled to Malawi seeking opportunities for research and extension to help build the country's agricultural sector. 
cows looking through a fence next to a snow covered pasture

Jan 22, 2025

Snow in the Field

From the NC State Dairy Farm to the JC Raulston Arboretum, take a look at our CALS environment dusted in snow. 
a women stands outside next to a sign that says syngenta

Jan 22, 2025

A Growing Passion for Improving Crops

As a doctoral student in plant biology, Anne-Marie Pullen envisions a career in the agricultural industry to improve crop resilience against environmental stressors. 
cows stand in a pasture

Jan 15, 2025

Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants Awarded

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has awarded six Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants to help shape the future of food animal agriculture. 
A group of people stand outdoors with a building in the background

Jan 15, 2025

Soil Specialist Enthusiastic for International Partnerships

CALS soil specialist Luke Gatiboni values his recent international work in Malawi, with the goal of transferring agricultural technologies to improve soil health and agricultural production. 
Michelle Kirchner (left) assists a friend while tree climbing in Madagascar.

Jan 14, 2025

Ants Have Lasting Impact for Entomologist Alumna

Arboreal ants helped march CALS alumna Michelle Kirchner to a career in entomology, conducting research with the Agricultural Research Service. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Jan 10, 2025

You Decide: What Does It Take to ‘Get Ahead’?

How do you get ahead financially and what are the steps you should take to get there? Economist Mike Walden discusses the different paths for setting and reaching your financial goals.