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May 2, 2025

NC State Research Looks at Laying Hens Best Adapted to Cage-Free Housing

To meet the demand for cage-free eggs, researchers at NC State University are looking for genetic strains of hens that are calmer and better adapted to a cage-free environment. 

Apr 30, 2025

Poultry Potential Takes Flight

From military brat to poultry practitioner, senior Kendall Snyder’s love of farm birds grew from unlikely beginnings. Within the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, she found a community that has helped her goals fly. 

Apr 25, 2025

Avian Flu Updates: Agriculture, Food Safety and Trade

An industry forum on avian flu, hosted by NC State’s Food Animal Initiative, provided updates on animal agriculture, food safety and international trade, along with biosecurity resources. 

Mar 31, 2025

Food Animal Initiative Launches New Leadership

The Food Animal Initiative has named six leaders to head its five platforms aimed to further develop the future of the food animal industry. 

Mar 24, 2025

Research Advances the Next Wave of Aquaculture

Researchers in the Department of Applied Ecology are using an innovative method for rearing striped bass, aiming to make aquaculture of the species more efficient. 

Feb 26, 2025

Avian Flu: How Scientists and Farmers are Working to Adapt

Matt Koci, a virus expert and professor with NC State University’s Prestage Department of Poultry Science, sheds light on what’s driving the current outbreak of avian flu and how scientists are working around the clock to find solutions. 

Feb 11, 2025

Alum Extends Roots to Support Agriculture

CALS alumnus Aaron Blackmon followed his family’s roots in agriculture and found his passion as a farmer and livestock Extension agent. 

Feb 7, 2025

Cold Stun: Mathematical Models Aim to Advance Fisheries Management

To fortify the future of North Carolina’s fishing industry, doctoral student Johnna Brooks is using biomathematics to quantify the effect of winter cold stun events on spotted seatrout.  

Jan 29, 2025

Malawi Partnership Offers New Perspectives on Poultry

Dannica Wall, an Extension research specialist in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, hopes a recent trip to Malawi can lead to partnerships that will transform the country’s approach to agriculture. 

Jan 15, 2025

Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants Awarded

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has awarded six Advancing Food Animal Innovation and Talent Development Grants to help shape the future of food animal agriculture.