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On the Backroads, Again

Researchers from five NC State colleges joined the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s 2025 Backroad Tour, learning more about Western North Carolina agriculture and considering ways their expertise can help solve farm problems. 
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Precision on Autopilot

New drone technology being tested by N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative faculty affiliate Frank Bai is poised to usher crop production into the future. 
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Students Win 2025-26 Funding from the N.C. PSI

With donor funding, the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative is supporting eight graduate students with research addressing a range of agricultural and environmental challenges. 
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Suchoff to Lead N.C. PSI’s Extension Outreach and Engagement Platform

David Suchoff will build ties to agriculture statewide to ensure that N.C. PSI delivers practical solutions for North Carolina growers. He succeeds Rachel Vann. 
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Eyes on the Ball

As Associate Dean Steve Lommel retires from NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, he remains focused on agriculture’s future. 
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Sign Up to Attend or Compete in New Ag Tech Pitch Contest

The N.C. PSI Seed2Grow Showcase and Pitch Competition takes place Nov. 11 at NC State’s Plant Sciences Building. 
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You’re Invited: Nov. 6 Art + Science Reception at the Plant Sciences Building

The event features artwork developed by North Carolina photo artist Leah Sobsey., who shadowed three NC State graduate students conducting plant-related research. 
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Unlocking Heirloom Corn’s Untapped Potential

To protect the future of America’s biggest crop, NC State researchers are cataloging traits in almost a thousand types of corn that were nearly lost to history. 
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Researchers Share Images to Accelerate AI Use in Agriculture

An open-source plant image repository developed at NC State University could help close a gap in artificial intelligence for agriculture. 
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