Impact
Ready to Roll
North Carolina’s Braswell Family Farms are hard-boiled supporters of the Easter Egg Roll at the White House. This year, they’ll send 30,000 brightly colored eggs for the festivities.
Frank Siewerdt To Lead Poultry Science
An NC State alumnus with experience in industry, government and academic roles will return to Raleigh to head one of the nation’s top poultry science departments.
Prestage Department of Poultry Science Begins Search for Next Department Head
The Prestage Department of Poultry Science seeks an innovative leader with a vision to guide our dynamic multidisciplinary department as we develop science-based solutions for today's poultry industry and future generations.
I AM CALS: Dannica Wall
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences staff member Dannica Wall made history this spring when she became the first Black female to earn a Ph.D. from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science.
Hatching a Future
For Ebony Harris, NC State was the only school for her. Now she's making a name for herself in the poultry industry at Perdue.
Micro-CT Adaptation Shines Light on What’s Inside a Chicken Bone
What do french fries, ice cream and chicken bone health have in common? Micro-CT technology can help researchers understand their structure. Sean Chen and Woo Kim just published their adaptations of micro-CT, showing its application to complex chicken bones.
NCDA&CS Hosts the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show, Keeps Safety in Mind
Even in a year full of challenges, North Carolina youth make us proud! Watch our highlights video of the 2020 Youth Market Turkey Show and see who took honors in each class.
COVID Can’t Stop the Learning: Interning During a Pandemic
Summer is normally a busy time for poultry science undergraduates, with many heading into internships. This year was a little less straightforward. Hear from students how COVID-19 impacted their plans.
Batting 1000: Feed Milling Awarded Third DELTA Grant
DELTA Grants has announced the 2020-2021 awardees and there are a couple of familiar faces on the list. It’s grants, not baseball, but power hitters Adam Fahrenholz and Marissa Herchler are batting a thousand.
All About Ammonia: New Research Could Improve Human Health and Animal Ag
Ammonia and myostatin have a complex relationship. Understanding it could help people with liver disease and poultry producers get more meat to more people. That's where Emily Miramontes comes in.