NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

A new flavor-packed NC State blackberry variety named Ervin is ready for North Carolina growers and an international debut after four years of rigorous testing led by Gina Fernandez, who oversees the university's caneberry breeding program. Learn more: ncst.at/X5gM50Zu2r9

Record-breaking 919-pound blue marlin 🤝 NC State researchers. A partnership between NC State's Center for Marine Sciences and Technology and the Big Rock fishing tournament allows for NC State researchers to sample blue marlin. Learn about the findings: ncst.at/OH9f50Zsti2

Cyclospora is continuing to make headlines across North Carolina. 🦠 What does this outbreak mean for you, and how can you reduce your risk of getting sick? We sat down with NC State Extension food safety expert Ellen Shumaker to find out: ncst.at/5Fkb50ZryBN

NC State researchers are fighting a new strawberry disease that's taking a big bite out of North Carolina growers' livelihoods. 🍓 From genetic research to disease management strategies, learn about the NC State research underway to combat Neo-P: ncst.at/2P5V50ZnTaP

🚨 Employers! 🚨 Are you looking to hire the next generation of ag and life sciences professionals? Recruit CALS students for your company's jobs or internships at the 2026 Ag, Sciences and Natural Resources Career Expo on Oct. 7. Register today: ncst.at/twPa50ZnsLg

Happy National Cow Appreciation Day to all who celebrate (we sure do!). 🙂‍↕️🐮

New technology is taking flight at North Carolina's agricultural research stations. 🦾 Faculty with the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative are developing technology for better drone-based data collection and analysis to help farmers put data to work. 🔗: ncst.at/cCwX50Zmf6A

At the 97th @NCFFA State Convention last week, NC State Chancellor Kevin Howell and CALS Dean Garey Fox spoke to over 4,000 FFA members and advisors about the impact of the organization. Read more about the convention and the impact of North Carolina FFA: ncst.at/jVZi50Zit9F

Three NC State researchers have received funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help combat the spread of the New World screwworm. 🪰 Read about the funding and the NC State research: ncst.at/LvPp50ZgqCW

The Carolina Hurricanes brought the Stanley Cup home. 🏒🏆 Our food safety expert explains what happens when thousands celebrate with hockey's most famous trophy. @AHSNCState Department Head Ben Chapman is a professor and director of @SafePlatesFSIC (and an avid Canes fan).

Learn more about the NC State research going on in Scott’s lab to suppress the New World screwworm population: ncst.at/QFPy50ZeIof

The reemergence of the New World screwworm in the United States has put the livestock industry on high alert. 🪰 To explain the parasite and the technique used to fight it, we talked to one of the world’s premier New World screwworm experts — NC State entomologist Maxwell Scott.

A bite you barely notice could change what’s on your plate for life. 🥩 Alpha-gal syndrome is a tick-borne, potentially life-threatening allergy to red meat. Professor Michael Reiskind explains the allergy and the NC State research happening that could help lower transmission.

We are excited to announce that NC State Professor Aaron Kiess will soon take the helm as head of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science on July 1. 👏 Learn about him and the appointment: ncst.at/nScP50ZaAWR

As cases of the New World screwworm emerge in Texas, NC State entomologist Maxwell Scott remains focused on front-line eradication research. 🪰 Hear about the eradication efforts in Texas and the genetic approaches he's working on to control the parasite: ncst.at/K9HU50Zahlg

A new species of parasitic nematode has been found in the scent glands of a snake by NC State graduate student Alex Nelson. 🪱🐍 Read about the stinky new discovery: ncst.at/2XtP50Z9H0x

A manure marketplace is in the making thanks to researchers with NC State's Food Animal Initiative. The project will help connect poultry and lifestock producers with farmers who can use manure as a source of organic fertilizer. Read more: ncst.at/GqbS50Z7jpW

Blueberry picking season is almost here, and CALS researcher Jing Zhang is harnessing the power of AI to help growers decide the best time to harvest. 🫐 Read about the berry cool research: cals.ncsu.edu/news/ripe-for-…

Did you know that a CALS alumna's research with the Artemis II crew is helping fuel astronauts? 🚀🍽️ Hear from Grace Douglas, lead scientist for NASA's Advanced Food Technology research, about how she's helping guide food systems for future missions: ncst.at/txoP50Z4MRU

We are excited to announce that ten CALS faculty members have been named William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professors. 👏 The professorship recognizes outstanding scholars, leaders, teachers and mentors. Read about the faculty and their accomplishments: ncst.at/ztEt50YZbV5