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A ground covered with irregularly shaped grey and brown slate rocks with small green plants growing between them. - Could Critical Mineral Designation for Phosphate Rock Ease Market Tension and Support Sustainable Phosphorus Solutions? - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Mar 28, 2026

Could Critical Mineral Designation for Phosphate Rock Ease Market Tension and Support Sustainable Phosphorus Solutions? 

Justin Baker, Clarisse Owens, and Chanheung Cho  In February 2026 the White House issued a new Executive Order to ensure an adequate domestic supply of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate to support national defense interests.  This EO came as a surprise, and it came just a few months after another surprise announcement – the inclusion of…
Aerial view of a white clock tower surrounded by trees and urban buildings with a forested backdrop. - Celebrating 2023 Successes! - College of Natural Resources at NC State University

Jan 2, 2024

Celebrating 2023 Successes!

As we ring in the New Year and look ahead to 2024 goals and aspirations, I wanted to take a minute to recognize my great team here at NC State and their varied accomplishments over the past year. It is truly rewarding to work with such a fantastic group of scholars, and I am fortunate…