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CALS Crop and Soil Sciences department head Jeff Mullahay in his office.

Dec 5, 2016

“It’s Not Where You Start – It’s Where You Finish”

Jeff Mullahey's first CALS application? Rejected. Today, two NC State diplomas hang above Mullahey’s desk as he leads the largest department in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
CALS researchers harvest Striped Bass fry (eggs) at NC State's Pamlico Aquaculture Field Lab in Aurora, N.C.

Dec 4, 2016

Extension Connections, Big Results

There’s a direct connection between Assistant Professor Benjamin Reading’s bass research and the tremendous early success of an Aurora fish hatchery – thanks to Aquaculture Extension Agent Mike Frinsko. 
image of a hamburger on a plate

Dec 1, 2016

Study: Restaurants Not Good at Explaining Risks of Undercooked Meat to Customers

A recent study by a team that includes several CALS scientists finds restaurants don’t do an effective job of letting customers know the risks associated with eating undercooked meat. 
Image of turkey with stuffing

Dec 1, 2016

Cooking Stuffing This Holiday? Here’s a Simple Way to Help Ward Off Foodborne Illness

Extension specialist Ben Chapman offers food safety tips to help ensure that foodborne illness isn't on your holiday menu this season. 
Owen Duckworth in a Williams Hall Laboratory

Nov 30, 2016

Three From CALS Named University Faculty Scholars

Drs. Owen Duckworth, Chris Reberg-Horton and Wenqiao "Wayne" Yuan of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are among 22 NC State faculty members recently named as University Faculty Scholars. 
CALS Animal Science's April Shaeffer featured on FarmHer television show.

Nov 30, 2016

TV Star: FarmHer Features April Shaeffer’s Cattle Workshops For Women

April Shaeffer wasn't looking for a national television debut – but her lauded North Carolina Leadership and Cattle Handling for Women Producers program has found an audience anyway. 
Dr. Christopher R. Daubert

Nov 30, 2016

Daubert Named University Research Fellow

As an NC State Vice Chancellor Research Fellow, Dr. Christopher R. Daubert will lead a study on entrepreneurial culture at peer and aspirational universities. 

Nov 29, 2016

Clouse Named AAAS Fellow

Dr. Steven D. Clouse, an emeritus professor from NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). 
Wolfpack fans at tailgating event

Nov 29, 2016

Food for Thought

Associate professors Ben Chapman and Dana Hanson dished up sliders -- and food safety tips -- during NC State's Ag Day. 
Robert Elliot working on a construction project with three others.

Nov 29, 2016

Opportunities to Grow

The Agricultural Institute is helping military veterans to reinforce North Carolina's leading industry, agriculture and agribusiness.