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NC State Entomology and plant pathology Ph.D. student Sayed Mashaheet

Nov 28, 2016

Student’s Research Seeks Ozone-Tolerant Wheat

Sayed Mashaheet’s research into wheat and ozone tolerance could help prevent a worldwide famine. Read on to learn about this Ph.D. student and his game-changing work. 

Dr. Alexander Krings holds a folder containing one of the Vascular Plant Herbarium's plant specimens.

Nov 28, 2016

Faculty Focus: Behind the Scenes in the Vascular Plant Herbarium

NC State University’s Vascular Plant Herbarium Director describes what it’s like to look after more than a hundred thousand plant specimens – and why it’s important. 

apples on a tree branch

Nov 28, 2016

Got fruit trees? Free tree fruit guides available

In North Carolina, fall is an optimal time for planting fruit trees such as apples, peaches and pecans. Two new guides provide practical tips. 

Joanna Massey Lelekacs beside an Extension local foods banner.

Nov 28, 2016

Faculty Focus: Local Food Leader Named N.C. Extension Educator of the Year

The oldest and largest sustainable agriculture organization in the Southeast has named Joanna Massey Lelekacs as its North Carolina Extension Educator of the Year. 

Tyler Englebright, NC State CALS student

Nov 28, 2016

Student Spotlight: Tyler Englebright Gears Up For The Family Farm

Agricultural Institute student Tyler Englebright is gaining the knowledge and experience he needs to take over his family's Oxford, N.C., farm. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Nov 28, 2016

Economic Perspective: Age and Productivity

There has been a recent downward trend in overall productivity across the nation. What could be the root of this trend? NC State University economist Mike Walden looks at the issue. 

Late afternoon sun paints the downtown Raleigh skyline.

Nov 23, 2016

You Decide: Will The Trump Economic Policies Work?

A big part of the presidential political campaigns centered on the economy, with candidates talking about boosting economic growth, creating jobs and improving pay. With Mr. Trump the winner, all eyes will be on the policies he will promote to achieve these goals. So what will President-elect Trump eventually do to help the economy? 

Paul Talley

Nov 23, 2016

AgPack Strong: All in the Family

What does it take to run one of the largest turkey operations in North Carolina? Read on to hear from Paul Talley, a grad of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science. 

Turkey hatchlings

Nov 22, 2016

One Turkey At A Time

With no viable treatments, potential Blackhead disease outbreaks could wipe out turkey flocks. Associate Professor of Poultry Science Robert Beckstead is researching new ways to treat the disease and keep flocks strong. 

Drs. Dennis Brown and Raquel Hernandez of NC State's CALS are testing a lifelong vaccine to the Zika virus.

Nov 21, 2016

Husband-Wife Team Pioneers Zika Vaccine to Last a Lifetime

Drs. Dennis Brown and Raquel Hernandez are testing a one-shot vaccine that could grant lifetime immunity against the widely feared Zika virus.