News

Apr 5, 2017

Celebrating the Extraordinary

NC State has launched the most ambitious capital campaign in university history. And CALS is front and center, well on its way to raising 25 percent of the total $1.6 billion goal. 

Apr 5, 2017

Xiang Explores the Evolutionary History of Dogwood Diversity

With flowering dogwoods in full bloom, NC State's Jenny Xiang takes time out to discuss her research to understand more about the intriguing evolutionary history of its genus. 

Apr 4, 2017

CALS Student Scientists Dance – With Research

CALS students push themselves beyond traditional science classes, and in turn, find fresh perspective and a much-needed outlet for stress relief and creative thinking. 

Apr 4, 2017

Study IDs Ways to Encourage ‘Refuge’ Planting, Slowing Resistance to Bt Crops

A study finds a shortfall in the amount of “refuge” cropland being planted in NC – increasing the rate at which crop pests evolve the ability to devour genetically engineered Bt crops. 

Apr 3, 2017

Economic Perspective: Financial Challenges For Baby Boomers

The baby boomer generation is quickly moving into retirement. One of the biggest challenges associated with retirement is the financial aspect. How does the baby boomer generation look in terms of being financially prepared for retirement.? 

Apr 2, 2017

Student Spotlight: Five Questions with Brock Deatherage

Baseball season -- that beloved harbinger of spring -- is in full swing, and CALS student Brock Deatherage is front and center for the Wolfpack. 

Mar 31, 2017

You Decide: Why Did We Move Away From Self-Sufficiency?

In prior generations, self-sufficiency was the way of the world. Life is much different today. Most of us rely on buying food in supermarkets, purchasing clothes in stores and our houses built by contractors. People have generally traded self-sufficiency for being really good at one thing for more income and the ability to trade for goods. Is this progress? 

Mar 30, 2017

From Brickyard to Barnyard

For one week out of the year, the heart of NC State’s campus transforms into a living, breathing barnyard. The goal? Educate city-dwellers on the importance of agriculture. 

Mar 30, 2017

The Importance of Seeds: a Q&A with Rob Dunn

There is little genetic diversity among the crops that are most important for feeding people around the world. Rob Dunn's new book explores this issue and why it matters. 

Mar 29, 2017

Project Aims for New and Better Cover Crops

NC State University’s Chris Reberg-Horton is among collaborators in a nationwide project to develop new and better cover crops.