PHHI researchers enhance combat rations with fruits, vegetables
North Carolina State University is working with the U.S. Army to create functional food ingredients from fruits and vegetables that will be used to develop healthier, more portable combat rations for soldiers.
Enter the dragon: Landscape design studio’s latest is a hit at the Arb Gala
Created by students in Horticultural Science instructors Will Hooker and Anne Spafford’s small-scale landscape design studio, the bamboo dragon was the studio’s spring sculpture project, constructed especially for the gala.
Report estimates benefits, costs of N.C. energy exploration
Drilling for oil and gas off the North Carolina coast and for natural gas inland could generate millions of dollars in economic activity and create thousands of jobs. That same energy exploration and recovery could cause millions of dollars in damage to coastal communities and reduce property values inland.
Farming the forest: CALS expert helps landowners grow crops beneath the trees
For property owners looking to find ways to earn money from their forested land, forest farming can be a promising alternative – or addition – to harvesting the trees. And for years, Dr. Jeanine Davis has been helping these landowners make the most of that promise.
Tradition meets innovation in CALS scientist’s tomato breeding efforts
Using a combination of new tools and time-honored techniques, Dr. Dilip Panthee is carrying on N.C. State University’s strong tradition in plant breeding, developing hardier, higher-yielding plants for North Carolina’s $30-million-a-year tomato industry.
Poole Golf Course receives Audubon International certification
North Carolina State University’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course has passed strict sustainability standards and become a certified Audubon International Signature Golf Sanctuary and member of the organization’s Signature Program.
Pack Pullers take seventh place in International ¼-Scale Tractor Competition
The Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering’s Pack Pullers team finished 7th overall out of 29 colleges and universities competing in the International ¼-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition, sponsored by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
YOU DECIDE: How will technology shape our future?
How will tomorrow’s technology and gadgets impact our lives? Economist Mike Walden discusses a report that looks into the future.
Alamance 4-H’ers win state wildlife competition
A team of Alamance County 4-H’ers took first place in the state 4-H Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program competition in April and will move on to represent North Carolina at the National 4-H WHEP Invitational this summer.
Specialists association gives awards for programming
The N.C. Association of Cooperative Extension Specialists presented awards to Matt Martin and Dr. Barbara Fair on May 3 at the association’s final meeting of 2012-13, N.C. State University’s Brickhaven Building.
Workshops show urban farms how to utilize compost
New guidelines will allow urban farms and community gardens to compost up to 1,000 lbs. of food waste each week. Learn how to safely convert food waste to rich compost at two workshops — May 14 and June 17 — offered by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems.
Some good deficit news
The latest forecasts show some improvement in the federal deficit. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden talks about what’s happening.
Headlines
- A bitter/sweet shift in cockroach defenses (New York Times)
- Alum works overtime to help abused, neglected horses (Red and White for Life)
- Dirty dogs: Homes with pooches loaded with bacteria (Vitals, NBC News)
- Staying healthy on vacation (The People's Pharmacy, WUNC)
- Unique dinner showcases local farmers
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