2021

Jan 19, 2021

What’s Up With N.C. Hemp

With modern hemp production heading into its fifth growing season in North Carolina, what does the future hold for this crop? That’s a question that’s likely on the minds of over 1,500 licensed growers and others in the hemp industry —and the one we explore in this episode of Farms, Food, and You. 

Jan 15, 2021

NC State Alum Jonathan Phillips Earns CALS Outstanding Teacher Award for 2020-2021

Jonathan Phillips teaches classes for Agricultural Business Management students as well as students enrolled in the Ag Institute. 

Jan 11, 2021

The Economic Outlook for Businesses

What is the economic outlook for businesses in 2021? 

Jan 4, 2021

Measuring Agricultural Trade Costs: Findings and Recommendations

Heidi Schweizer and John Beghin offer suggestions for reducing the financial burdens associated with international trade. 

Jan 3, 2021

Farming: A Risky Business and How Research and Extension Address Risk

Agricultural risk is a given in farming. How do land-grant universities contribute through research and extension? 

Jan 3, 2021

Emissions, Transmission, and the Environmental Value of Renewable Energy

A recent study shows that high energy demand can cause congestion which limits the environmental benefit of the wind energy. 

Jan 3, 2021

Veterans with a New Mission

Many veterans are interested in farming. NC State Extension is providing the tools and resources needed to make their entrance into agriculture successful. 

Jan 3, 2021

You Decide: Can We Begin to Close the Urban/Rural Divide in 2021?

In 2021, could we be on the verge of some major policy, technological and preference changes that would finally begin to close the prosperity gap between urban and rural locations? 

Jan 3, 2021

Benefits of Renewable Energy Vary From Place to Place

The work can help target renewable energy investments where they can do the most good. 

Jan 3, 2021

USDA Announces National Teaching Awards; Treme Recognized for the Region

Julianne's hard work and dedication continue to pay off. Her most recent early-career recognition is the 2020 Excellence in College and University Teaching Awards for Food and Agricultural Sciences from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities.