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Dec 15, 2014

Still the Farmer’s Best Friend

Now 100 years old, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service is finding new ways to serve North Carolina — with help from NC State. 

Dec 3, 2014

Mapping Human Disease: ‘Not All Pathogens Are Everywhere’

NC State researchers map human disease pathogens and find distinct regions for vectored and non-vectored diseases. 

Nov 12, 2014

Expert Speaks on Future of Agriculture

The USDA's Sonny Ramaswamy discusses the world's agricultural challenges at a free event Thursday, Nov. 20. The talk is part of Cooperative Extension’s centennial celebration. 

Oct 27, 2014

Bringing Ideas to Market

From new methods for creating biofuels and determining heart risk to fridge-free food processing and a more efficient fuel injector, NC State researchers are developing innovative approaches to global challenges. The Chancellor's Innovation Fund is supporting their work. 

Oct 20, 2014

NC State Researchers Advance Genome Editing Technique

NC State researchers advance gene cut-and-replace technique. 

Sep 16, 2014

NC State Receives Grant to Improve African Sweet Potatoes

NC State receives $12.4 million grant to improve sweet potatoes grown in sub-Saharan Africa. The project could help alleviate hunger in the region. 

Sep 11, 2014

Corn Spots: Study Finds Important Genes in Defense Response

NC State researchers scour the corn genome to find top candidate genes that control an important defense response. 

Sep 8, 2014

CALS Department Renamed

As a result of the reorganization of cooperative extension, the academic department that formerly housed youth development programs has a new name. 

Sep 4, 2014

Ag Day Celebrates State’s Top Industry

Don't miss the annual celebration of NC State’s agricultural heritage. The festivities begin Friday with a private screening of “Farmland” and continue Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Aug 28, 2014

Cities as a Glimpse of the Future

How researchers learned that cities may serve as a crystal ball for the impact of climate change on an important insect pest. 

Aug 27, 2014

Museum Specimens, Modern Cities Show How an Insect Pest Will Respond to Climate Change

Researchers from North Carolina State University have found that century-old museum specimens hold clues to how global climate change will affect a common insect pest that can weaken and kill trees – and the news is not good. 

Aug 22, 2014

NC State Startup One of the Fastest Growing

An innovative company founded by two NC State food scientists lands near the top of the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing companies. 

Jun 10, 2014

Return of the Native

When Pinehurst No. 2 hosts two U.S. Opens this summer, the world will see an NC State-led restoration that returns the course its native roots -- and sets a template for a more sustainable North Carolina golf industry. 

Jun 5, 2014

Grant Enhances Study Abroad

NC State scores a $25,000 grant from the federal government to enhance study abroad experiences for students. The funding comes through President Obama's 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative. 

Apr 23, 2014

Controlled Drainage Expert Honored

An NC State researcher has been honored for his work to promote best practices in drainage water management.