Stories From Aug 2021

Aug 31, 2021

Executive Farm Management Program Early Bird Registration Now Open

The 2022 program will consist of 9 days of content and curriculum taught across 3 sessions in 3 states over the course of 6 weeks starting in January 2022.

Aug 30, 2021

You Decide: Is Round Two of the COVID Recession on the Way?

Is there worry of a potential second recession coming?

Aug 25, 2021

Climate Change and Agriculture

Agriculture is, of course, affected greatly by storms, droughts, floods, heat and cold, and that makes it vulnerable to climate change. Experts discuss how climate changes affects North Carolina ag, how ag affects climate change, and how the industry can help address it.

Aug 23, 2021

Gary Bullen: Reflection and Advice Ahead of Retirement

Gary Bullen is the director of NC Farm School and later this month will retire after 22 years of service to NC State University.

Aug 16, 2021

You Decide: Could the Post-Pandemic Economy Be Better?

What are some areas that could be impacted in the economy by the pandemic stretching into the future?

Aug 16, 2021

Crop Insurance and Unintended Consequences

A new study suggests that crop insurance serves as a disincentive for farmers to adopt climate change mitigation measures on their croplands.

Aug 11, 2021

Eric Edwards Named Interim Associate Director of CEnREP

Eric Edwards will work with Interim Director Roger von Haefen to advance solutions that work for society and the environment by coupling state-of-the-art economic science with natural science and engineering solutions.

Aug 9, 2021

Watch: North Carolina Dairy Industry Is Grade A

Got milk? In North Carolina, yes, we do! About 900 million pounds of it annually. Find out what NC State is doing to grow the industry.

Aug 2, 2021

You Decide: Should Price and Wage Controls Be Brought Back?

In the 1970s, the federal government implemented price and wage controls to battle inflation. What were the takeaways from that time, and how could they potentially apply today?

Aug 2, 2021

Bacon May Disappear in California as Pig Rules Take Effect

Barry Goodwin, an economist at North Carolina State University, estimated the extra costs at 15% more per animal for a farm with 1,000 breeding pigs.