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Microbiomes Under the Microscope at NC State Conference

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CALS student Nashea Williams

Oct 19, 2016

Student Spotlight: Nashea Williams Plants Dreams at CALS, Meets VP

Since choosing CALS as her pathway to a career in plant breeding, senior Nashea Williams has studied abroad in Costa Rica and met Vice President Joe Biden. 
Kaleb Rathbone, Travis Birdsell, Jonathan Schultheis and Annette Wszelaki pose with pumpkins in a research station field.

Oct 19, 2016

Extension Agent Cultivates a Sweet Spot for Pumpkins

Extension Agent Travis Birdsell is helping Christmas tree growers and others explore a new industry for North Carolina's high country: pumpkin production. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 17, 2016

Economic Perspective: Why Are Interest Rates Continuing to be Low?

Interest rates have continued to be at a historic low recently. What factors could be playing into this? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the potential reasons. 
Ignazio Carbone

Oct 16, 2016

NC State, UNC Collaborate on Microbiome Project

With a new grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and NC State University are working together to better understand how communities of microbes influence disease transmission. 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Oct 14, 2016

You Decide: Are There “Excesses” Building in the Economy?

The word “excess” generally has a bad meaning in our society. It implies too much of a good thing that can lead to problems later. NC State University economist Mike Walden outlines economic "excesses" that could spell trouble. 
Two people milking dairy cow

Oct 13, 2016

CALS: Nearly Everywhere at the Fair

Turn a corner at the North Carolina State Fair, and chances are you’ll encounter State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. CALS has a long history at the Fair, providing judges for contests, manning exhibits and dishing out its famous Howling Cow ice cream. 
Students from NC State joined Turkish agriculturists touring Jerry and Deborah Pace's farm in Johnston County.

Oct 10, 2016

Ag Biotech is Focus of International Visit

The chance to learn more about biotechnology from world-leading experts drew eight agriculturalists from Turkey to NC State University this fall. They were part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Cochran Fellows program. 
Economist Mike Walden

Oct 10, 2016

Economic Perspective: Destination Downtown

Business headquarters used to be setting up shop in the suburbs. How does the rising millennial workforce effect the location of these headquarters? Hear NC State University economist Mike Walden's take on the issue. 
Joyce L. Munro

Oct 7, 2016

Munro Named CALS Assistant Dean

The college's new assistant dean in charge of business operations is Joyce L. Munro, who brings 15 years experience in public administration leadership. 
Microbes

Oct 6, 2016

Microbiomes Under the Microscope at NC State Conference

What exactly are microbiomes? Why are they considered to be the next big thing in agricultural and life science research? These questions and more will be under the microscope during "Microbiomes: Unseen Opportunities for Ag and Health."