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Apr 15, 2022

A Journey from a Small Farm to Groundbreaking Scientific Research

Anna Whitfield’s path to studying big questions in agriculture began on a small family farm in Georgia, where she saw first-hand the economic, societal and psychological impacts of destructive plant and animal diseases. 
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Apr 14, 2022

North Carolina Easter Eggs Head to Washington

When the White House Easter Egg Roll resumed for the first time in three years on the South Lawn, North Carolina was well represented. 
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Apr 14, 2022

AGI Student Max Jeffers Forges His Pathway at CALS

Max Jeffers, a Durham, North Carolina, native with deep roots in the Pearsontown neighborhood, is earning an associate's degree in general agriculture through AGI. 
Tobacco thrips with Plant Armor

Apr 13, 2022

In ‘Plant Armor’ Crop Cover, Insects Have to Navigate Textile Maze

NC State researchers' design for a new crop cover could provide an effective, chemical-free alternative for insect protection. 
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Apr 12, 2022

CALS Economist Joins the Fight to Curb the Effects of Invasive Nematode on Sweetpotatoes

Daniel Tregeagle will conduct an economic analysis to determine the costs of adopting new growing methods to stop the spread of the guava root-knot nematode. 
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Apr 11, 2022

Update on Search for Next Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Dean Louis Martin-Vega shares an update on the search for the next dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 
NC State University Plant Sciences Building

Apr 11, 2022

Media Advisory: NC State to Dedicate Plant Sciences Building

Join NC State, donors and friends for a special dedication program featuring guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting, tours and a reception with light refreshments. 
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Apr 8, 2022

Extension to Play Vital Role in N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative

The mission of NC State Extension is to transform science into everyday solutions that grow North Carolina. That mission is getting a huge boost from the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative. 
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Apr 8, 2022

What Shapes Gut Microbiomes of Alaska’s Brown Bears? Location, Location, Location

The finding helps us understand the relationship between wildlife habitat, diet and gut microbiome diversity. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Apr 8, 2022

You Decide: Why Do Gas Prices Rise Faster Than They Fall?

Gas prices never seem to fall as fast as they rise. What factors could be happening behind the scenes?