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Wireless Tech Measures Soil Moisture at Multiple Depths in Real Time
The tech informs irrigation practices to improve crop yield and reduce water consumption.Impacting Global Food Security Through Improved Tomato Varieties
As the second most consumed vegetable in the United States and the top-produced vegetable in the world, tomatoes are essential when feeding growing populations. Meet Reza Shekasteband, an NC State researcher who is developing improved crop varieties.
When Crops Eat First
NC State researchers investigate if enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) could benefit both farm profitability and the environment.Appetizing Alternatives
Whether it’s a mouthwatering plant-based burger or a cold glass of oat milk, alternative proteins are rapidly changing the food industry. Learn how NC State is leading the charge.
Chancellor Woodson Talks Bees, Entrepreneurship With Bee Downtown Founder
In Red Chair Chats, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson sits down with alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university to show off the strength, talent and innovation of our Wolfpack. In our fourth episode of the series, the chancellor is joined by alumna Leigh-Kathryn Bonner, who graduated in 2015 with a degree in international studies and was recently named a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur for her work as founder and CEO of Bee Downtown.
Picking Blueberries for a Good Cause
Hundreds of pounds of blueberries gleaned from the Horticultural Research Center in Castle Hayne are donated to a local food bank.Wanna try insect stir fry?
“Future of Food” event series comes to the Libraries this fall
Shorter, Wider Flowers May Transmit More Parasites to Bees
Flower shape has biggest effect on parasite transmission to bees, according to a new study.