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Apr 6, 2026

AI in Agriculture Conference Explores the Future of Farming

The AI in Agriculture Conference, hosted by NC State University, brought together more than 460 academics, students, researchers, extension professionals and industry leaders from across the country to explore how AI is reshaping the future of agriculture. 

Mar 2, 2026

CALS Rural Works!: A Bridge Between Students and Opportunity

An internship with Uchiyama Manufacturing America in Goldsboro, North Carolina, through NC State’s Rural Works! program offered CALS student Wendy Fuentes-Cheque a new perspective on her professional path. Now, the new CALS Rural Works! program aims to connect more CALS students with full-time, paid internships in rural North Carolina. 

Feb 16, 2026

Thomas Jefferson Scholars: Discovering the Value of Interdisciplinary Study

As a member of NC State’s Thomas Jefferson Scholars program, Grant Johnson gets to explore his majors of biological engineering and philosophy from both technical and human perspectives. 

Feb 10, 2026

NC State to Host National Conference on AI in Agriculture

NC State University will host the 2026 AI in Agriculture Conference March 31 – April 2. This national conference brings together the brightest minds in academia, ag-tech, analytics, biotech, extension and the public sector to connect, collaborate and shape the future of AI-enabled agriculture. 

Jan 7, 2026

Back to the Basics: Changing the Course of Stream Restoration Practices

America’s streams and rivers are the silent lifelines of the landscape. Biological and agricultural engineers who focus on stream restoration work to keep these environments healthy and stable. This past… 

Jan 6, 2026

NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers

NC State is leading efforts to develop an AI-enabled platform that can help farmers, processing plants and others identify new business opportunities in the bioeconomy.