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cotton in the field

May 17, 2017

The Boll Weevil War, or How Farmers and Scientists Saved Cotton in the South

Dominic Reisig, NC State associate professor of entomology, recently published an article on the university's research blog about efforts to eradicate the South's most (in)famous plant pest. 
Student standing beside tractor.

May 16, 2017

Student Spotlight: NC State Helps Ethan Jordan Address Real-World Farm Questions

NC State junior Ethan Jordan lives in two worlds: On the weekends, he's usually working on his family's Columbus County farm. Then on weekdays, he's on campus, pursuing a degree in agribusiness management. These worlds came together recently in practical research Jordan presented at a university symposium. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 15, 2017

Economic Perspective: The Staying Power of Tobacco

Consumer preferences and restrictions on smoking have combined to reduce tobacco use in recent years. Does this mean tobacco has become unprofitable? 
Ph.D. zoology researcher Elsita Keikebusch

May 12, 2017

Conserving Butterflies: Elsita Kiekebusch

Ph.D. student Elsita Kiekebusch combines a passion for preservation with a love of insects. 
Tractor and people in front of North Carolina legislative building.

May 12, 2017

You Decide: What Divides Us On Taxes?

Changing the tax code always creates discussion and debate. NC State economist Mike Walden presents three key categories of disagreement to help you decide what arguments make the most sense for inclusion in any new tax package. 
Extension pulled together to fight devastation in communities after Hurricane Matthew

May 12, 2017

Extension Kicks Into Overdrive

When Hurricane Matthew devastated crops and farmland around North Carolina, NC State Extension leapt into action. 
Male student helping build a farm for a school in Africa.

May 12, 2017

I AM CALS — Harry Palmer

Using only machetes, hoes and their bare hands, Harry Palmer and his squad of volunteers created a working farm — in under two months — for a Ghana school serving low-income students. 
Hurricane Matthew cleanup

May 12, 2017

The $100 Billion Club: Honoring Our Heroes

Video by Chris Liotta The 23 Cherry Research Farm employees are charter members of the $100 Billion Club, a program created by North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and CALS Dean Richard Linton to celebrate everyday heroes across North Carolina. The award, which Linton said recognizes “exceptional work done by any group or agency within… 
Graduate student Grayson Walker

May 12, 2017

Fighting Salmonella: Grayson Walker

Grayson Walker Graduate student, Poultry Science B.S., Poultry Science, CALS 2015 Grayson Walker got to work trying to eradicate salmonella bacteria in poultry when he was an undergraduate in CALS. Now, he’s continuing that quest in graduate school. What Walker is working to develop is a “systems approach” to salmonella bacteria control. He’s experimenting with… 
CALS faculty Joy Marshall leads a class teaching future ag professors to teach diverse learners.

May 12, 2017

Learning To Teach, Teaching To Learn

Joy Morgan’s Teaching Diverse Learners class develops creativity and flexibility in future ag educators who must accommodate students with a variety of needs in a single classroom.