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Amanda Kerr's coverage is primarily focused on local events and human interest stories related to college life, Thanksgiving, faculty and staff, graduation, and other community-related topics. As she covers a wide range of themes such as Human Resources & Employment, Culture & Society, Agriculture & Farming, and Family & Relationships with a strong emphasis on event coverage and press releases.
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By: Amanda Kerr
Jeffrey Dorfman, Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at NC State University, discusses the long-term impact of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina, how the area’s economic recovery is going — particularly for the agricultural industry — and what challenges still lie ahead.
By: Amanda Kerr
A new biosensor developed by NC State University researchers is shedding light on how the hormone ethylene impacts plants not only during ripening but also in processes such as seed germination and pathogen defense.
By: Amanda Kerr
With steady growth and strong retention, NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is celebrating record student enrollment for the second year in a row.
From beets and potatoes to muscadine grapes and Swiss chard, students get hands-on experience growing a variety of crops at NC State University's Agroecology Education Farm.
By: Amanda Kerr
Undergraduate research and exposure to livestock animals through the Animal Science Club have given NC State University student Olivia Hoffman a new perspective on her career trajectory.
By: Amanda Kerr
Steve Lommel, a long-time leader with NC State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, will serve as interim head of the Department of Horticultural Science effective Jan. 2, 2026.
A tick-borne disease called alpha-gal syndrome is gaining attention for its ability to cause an allergy to red meat and dairy.
By: Amanda Kerr
June 24, 2026 3-min. read Three researchers in NC State's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have received funding from the U.S.
By: Amanda Kerr
July 2, 2026 9-min. read Jim Moss has raised cattle for decades. He's experienced good times and lean times, economic upturns and downturns.
