College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Jul 30, 2019

Soybean Resilience from the Lab and Greenhouse to Farmers’ Fields

Soybeans are one of the leading crops in the United States, and a fast-growing population is expected to increase demand for the crop as a protein source for animal and human nutrition. New soybean research with roots in the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative aims to protect the crop from climate change. 

Jul 30, 2019

NC State Distinguished Professors Among Several Awarded in Eighth Annual Research Collaboration Fund

The University Global Partnership Network recently awarded the eighth round of the annual Research Collaboration Fund to nine projects between the consortium's universities. Several distinguished NC State professors are represented on six of the funded projects this year. 

Jul 30, 2019

You Decide: What Can We Do About the National Debt?

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Mike Walden discusses the challenges facing the United States as the national debt continues to climb. What can be done? What should be done? 

Jul 23, 2019

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Helps Turn NC State Research into Real-World Solutions

Several NC State distinguished professors, among other faculty, will receive support this year from the Chancellor's Innovation Fund, which helps researchers translate their discoveries into market-ready solutions that can change the world. 

Jul 15, 2019

Twenty-Five Years of CEFS: Strong Roots, Sustained Growth

Twenty-five years ago, NC State joined with N.C. A&T State University and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to set up the Center for Environmental Farming Systems. Supported in part by private donations, the center is now known internationally for its work on sustainable agriculture and food systems. 

Jul 2, 2019

AGI Grad Named Pig Farmer of Tomorrow

Supported in part by private giving, NC State's Agricultural Institute offers two-year degrees that prepare graduates to work in agriculture. Bailee Arnold is an AGI alum, and she's now managing a 4,000-head sow farm at Maxwell Foods in Goldsboro. Arnold, recently named a 2019 Pig Farmer of Tomorrow, jokes that AGI helped "hog tie" her brain with regard to agricultural work. 

Jun 25, 2019

Crop Resilience Is Focus of New Interdisciplinary Research

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has announced the funding of the Collaborative Crop Resilience Project, a $30 million collaborative project between NC State and three Danish institutions. The goal: to harness microbes in ways that make crops more resilient against environmental stresses while reducing the need for chemical treatments and irrigation. The study will focus on wheat. 

May 31, 2019

From ‘Liz’ and ‘Rocco’ to The Glean Machine: Strawberry Science at NC State

Supported in part by private donations, a team of specialists with NC State Extension is working to keep the state's finicky strawberry crop growing stong. 

May 31, 2019

Economic Perspective: Coming up Short on Savings

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor and Extension Economist Mike Walden, who teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy, discusses a new report about how much the average American is saving. 

May 14, 2019

New Class of William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors Selected

Six professors in NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences were recently named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Progessors: Jose Alonso, Carolyn Dunn, Rob Dunn, Amy Grunden, James Walgenbach and Todd Wehner. The professorship is one of the college's highest honors, created to recognize outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors.