sesame – In the Field

Sesame research is leading to new interest in crop.

November 13, 2023 by Heather Overton

Summary: The department’s New and Emerging Crops Program and grant funding has enabled research on the potential of sesame as a crop for North Carolina growers. This year, several farmers have planted and harvested sesame as work continues to show viability as a crop. There are sesame fields in 16 counties in the state, with … Read more

Research may lead to more N.C. sesame fields

July 21, 2023 by Brandon Herring

“A little seed with big potential,” is how N.C. State University agricultural researcher Dr. David Suchoff often describes sesame and the possibility of growing more of the crop in North Carolina. After just a few years of research and growing test plots on the state’s research stations, Suchoff feels optimistic about sesame becoming a much … Read more