2017

Jul 10, 2017

You Decide: Has North Carolina’s Economy Taken a U-Turn?

When driving, U-turns can be tricky. The driver often has to turn against oncoming traffic, and, if the turn is at a light, the driver hopes the turn can be made before the light changes to red. Even if the turn is successfully made, the driver must quickly accelerate to merge into traffic. Many times illegal U-turns are made, which is dangerous because oncoming traffic doesn’t necessarily expect the turn to be attempted. 

Jul 7, 2017

NC Farm School Graduates 10th Class!!

June 29th marked a special occasion held at First Fruits Farm in Louisburg, NC. This was more than just a graduation it was a time of story sharing and fellowship around a… 

Jul 6, 2017

ABM Graduate, Katelyn Thomas, Featured as STEAM Program Graduate

In May, Katelyn Thomas proudly donned Wolfpack-red cap and gown as one of the first graduates of the STEAM Program, CALS’ unique invitation-only pathway for students from rural areas. 

Jun 30, 2017

The Hollowing-Out of North Carolina’s Labor Market

Dr. Mike Walden’s research in Studies in the North Carolina Economy  explains how hollowing-out in North Carolina’s labor market has occurred to a greater degree than in the national economy. Dr.… 

Jun 28, 2017

NCSU Index of North Carolina Leading Economic Indicators for June 2017

ARE economist Mike Walden just released his NCSU Index of North Carolina Leading Economic Indicators for June 2017. The Index rose 1.7% in May from its reading in April, and… 

Jun 27, 2017

Dr. Tom Vukina Attends International Food Marketing Research Symposium in Dubrovnik

Dr. Tom Vukina recently attended the International Food Marketing Research Symposium in Dubrovnik, Croatia from June 14th-16th to present his paper entitled, “Substitutability between Organic and Conventional Poultry Products and… 

Jun 14, 2017

ARE Economist Published in the Wall Street Journal on Repealing the Jones Act

Dr. Thomas Grennes, ARE Economist, discussed the repeal of the Jones Act, which has been published in the Wall Street Journal. 

Jun 9, 2017

Agricultural Institute Student, Dane Lewis, Attends SEALS Program

Agricultural Institute student, Dane Lewis, recently attended the Clemson University’s Southeast Agricultural Lenders School (SEALS) during the end of May. At SEALS, they focus on assuring their students acquire the… 

Jun 2, 2017

Scott Cravens, IT Administrator, Retiring After 28 Years

Scott Cravens, IT Administrator for the ARE Department, is retiring after working at NC State University for 28 years! A West Virginia native, Scott has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science… 

May 31, 2017

The Economics of Tariffs: Can Restricting International Trade Be Good For the Economy?

United States trade policy can have substantial impacts close to home. In the recent issue of the NC State Economist, Dr. Thomas Grennes reviews the economics of tariffs on internationally traded goods and the impact they have on American jobs and our economy.