News

Apr 19, 2023

Food Systems Communicator Coming to NC State

Katie Sanders, new assistant professor of agricultural communication, is excited to begin interdisciplinary work with students, stakeholders and extension agents. 

Apr 18, 2023

An Extension 4-H Program Helps Prevent Opioid Misuse

To prevent opioid addiction, Yancey County volunteers are turning to the power of community building, with training from NC State Extension's Empowering Youth and Families Program. 

Apr 18, 2023

NC State Names New Dean of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Garey Fox, professor and head of the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering since 2017, will serve as the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

Apr 14, 2023

Grad Student Profile: Lily Kile

Ph.D. student Lily Kile’s passion for soil research led her to NC State. She is currently researching how plant genetics can influence phosphorus uptake. 

Apr 14, 2023

Soil Scientist Digs Into Phosphorus Research

CALS doctoral student Lily Kile's passion for soil research led her to NC State. She is currently researching how plant genetics can influence phosphorus uptake. 

Apr 12, 2023

Multifunctional Patch Offers Early Detection of Plant Diseases, Other Crop Threats

The patch can be applied to the leaves of plants to monitor crops for different pathogens – such as viral and fungal infections – and stresses such as drought or salinity. 

Apr 12, 2023

Sustaining Iconic Fish

While at NC State, Matt Damiano studied the sustainability of mahi-mahi, black sea bass and Atlantic cobia in the Department of Applied Ecology. 

Apr 11, 2023

Perfume Component Helps Lure Male Moth Pests

Adding a small amount of a perfume component to pheromones helps attract male fall armyworms looking for a good time. 

Apr 10, 2023

People, Plants and Profits

Where do people, plants and profit converge? Assistant Professor Melinda Knuth and her lab study the intersections between horticulture, personal well-being and consumer interest. 

Apr 7, 2023

You Decide: What Makes North Carolina Popular?

North Carolina continues to attract growth-minded businesses and out-of-state families looking for a good place to work and live.