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Art and Mary Bethel in the Howling Cow Creamery

Aug 22, 2022

Still Part of the Pack

For 4-H alumna Mary Bethel and her husband Art, giving back to NC State has been an invaluable way to stay connected with their alma mater for 50 consecutive years. 

Flooded agricultural fields after Hurricane Matthew

Aug 22, 2022

Extension is There When Disaster Strikes

North Carolina has miles of coastline, major rivers, mountains, foothills and plains. While those features make the state a beautiful place to live, they also make it a near certainty that we all will be impacted by severe weather at some point. 

a woman wearing a masking presenting a presentation

Aug 19, 2022

Microbial Biotechnology Grad Student Interns at Novozymes

Kathryn Landry, a graduate student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, worked with Novozymes to create sustainable household cleaners using microbes, combining her interest in science and the environment. 

NC State's Packapalooza

Aug 18, 2022

5 Must-Dos as a CALS, NC State Student Vol. 2

We’re back with a whole new list of must-dos as a CALS and NC State student. Whether you're new to campus, or just haven’t explored the surrounding area yet, here’s a list of must-dos this year. 

a spotted lanternfly on a plant

Aug 17, 2022

Spotting the Spotted Lanternfly

As we head into harvest season for grapes, North Carolina vineyards are on the lookout for a particularly unwanted guest—the spotted lanternfly. Learn how to spot and report this pest in this episode of Farms, Food and You. 

a Sola sign in turfgrass

Aug 16, 2022

NC State University Releases Sola™, the Newest St. Augustinegrass

NC State’s Turfgrass Breeding and Genetics program released Sola™, a new cultivar with improved characteristics, at the annual Lake Wheeler Turfgrass Field Day. 

Truck roars past grain silos and wet fields in Pasquotank County.

Aug 15, 2022

No-Till Farming Study Shows Benefit to Midwestern Land Values

The analysis quantifies the monetary land value benefits of an environmentally friendly practice. 

Two researchers holding up a petri dish.

Aug 15, 2022

The Power of Mentorship

Through intentional mentorship, industry training and job preparedness, FFAR Fellow Camilo H. Parada Rojas understands what it takes to get science to the field. 

Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Aug 12, 2022

You Decide: Should We Use Incentives to Attract Firms?

Incentives are often used in attracting businesses to states. What is entailed in these packages, and how do they work? 

aerial photo of fields

Aug 11, 2022

Should I Be Worried About Monkeypox? And What Exactly is Monkeypox Anyway?

How contagious is monkeypox? How dangerous is it? Experts answer your questions.