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Yield and Profit Impacts of Planting Non-Bt Corn Refuge in North Carolina

In this edition of the NC State Economist, the authors examine the potential yield and profit impacts of planting non-Bt corn refuge to slow pest resistance to Bt crops.

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

You Decide: Will North Carolina Get an MLB Team?

NC State economist Mike Walden weighs the viability of North Carolina getting an MLB team and the potential economic impacts that would follow.

Study Develops Optimal Cover Crop Adoption Thresholds

New model can help farmers decide whether or not cover crops can be a worthwhile investment.

You Decide: Where are We on the Inflation Battle?

NC State economist Mike Walden sheds light on the labyrinth of factors that impact inflation, rising prices and wages.

Four men, backs to camera, point to a large screen with charts showing how productivity and amenities change as temperatures rise.

Trade And Ag Experts Converge At NC State

Scholars explored the intersections of climate change, agriculture and economics on May 8-9.

Where Is Over-the-Top Dicamba in 2025?

In this issue of the NC State Economist, Nicholas Brown tells the story of dicamba-tolerant crop systems and discusses herbicide options for farmers in 2025.