{"id":387,"date":"2019-07-11T19:42:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T19:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi-new\/?page_id=387"},"modified":"2023-08-31T11:19:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T15:19:49","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On the Ground and In the Air<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

NC State University researchers are using drones, ground robots and AI to address key challenges for cotton growers and other farmers. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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From the Ground Up<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Originally from Ghana, Rashid Imoro saw firsthand the impact soil quality has on crop yield and productivity. Coming to NC State as a doctoral student with Alex Woodley has helped him better understand how different amendments can improve soil quality. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Fiber Hemp\u2019s Promise: From Dirt to Shirt<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

N.C. PSI Platform Director for Extension Outreach and Engagement David Suchoff highlights the real economic promise that fiber hemp poses for North Carolina’s farmers and textile industry. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Harnessing AI to Feed the Future<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

How public research, tech companies and land-grant universities are pairing big data with biological science to deliver reliable decision support to farmers. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Youth Programs Ignite Student\u2019s Passion for Plant Biology and Global Food Security<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Summer outreach programs and a youth institute inspired a high schooler to explore plant biology and take part in an international agricultural research internship, before enrolling at NC State, where he\u2019s helping address agricultural challenges and world hunger. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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New Class of Cellular Proteins Offers Untapped Potential<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Thomas Makris, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, wants to unlock the inner biochemical workings of a new class of cellular proteins that hold the potential for developing new medicines, biofuels and other valuable products. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Turning to Fiber Hemp to Revitalize Agriculture and Textiles<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Fiber hemp is a promising industry for North Carolina, but collaboration will be key to overcoming system challenges that could stand in the way. The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative\u2019s David Suchoff and others at NC State are working to build those partnerships. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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Policy and Automation Are Key Solutions to Ag Labor Shortages<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

A shortage of labor is often cited as the No. 1 agricultural challenge in North Carolina and the United States today. NC State labor specialist Alejandro Gutierrez-Li says the short-term solution is immigration policy, while the long-term solution is automation. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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A Moon Tree Planted in Honor of a Moon Visitor<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

One of NC State\u2019s newest trees, a 6-foot-tall loblolly pine on Centennial Campus, is the descendant of an original 1971 Moon Tree, whose seed flew on Apollo 14. It was planted in honor of NASA astronaut and three-time graduate Christina Koch. \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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