2021

Nov 8, 2021

A Study Dismantles The Purchasing Power Of James Bond

Economists Lee Craig, Julianne Treme and Thomas Weiss have published a paper revealing that a real-life James Bond would have spent 18% of his salary on dining out in the 1960s. Today, he would spend 33% of his salary for the same food. 

Nov 5, 2021

You Decide: Will There Be a Permanent Labor Shortage?

Labor shortages can have a large impact on the economy. How can we adapt to what might become the new normal? 

Nov 5, 2021

You Decide: Will There Be a Permanent Labor Shortage?

Labor shortages can have a large impact on the economy and its outcomes. How can our society adapt to changing normals? 

Nov 3, 2021

Graduate Student Spotlight: Judson Griffin

Read about Jud's research project on water affordability and efficiency. 

Oct 31, 2021

Extension Conference Resources Roundup

Sharing knowledge and research through an annual conference is an activity that makes the Cooperative Extension stronger. 

Oct 27, 2021

Rejesus Joins Climate Adaptation through Agriculture and Soil Management Initiative

Rod Rejesus joined the CASM initiative, led by the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. Rejesus will study the effects of saltwater intrusion on agricultural land in eastern NC. 

Oct 25, 2021

NC Farmers Dig in as EPA Considers Redefining ‘Waters of the United States’ – ABC11

Andrew Branan explains the context of WOTUS and we hear from grower Brandon Batten who says more regulation could damage the ag industry in the US. 

Oct 25, 2021

Saving America’s Bacon from California’s Prop 12

The National Pork Board shares research by Barry Goodwin that indicates an increase in the cost of bacon if Proposition 12 in California goes into effect in January 2022. "Prop 12" requires more space for sows than currently given. 

Oct 25, 2021

You Decide: Is a Wealth Tax in Our Future?

What are the possible outcomes of a wealth tax if implemented? 

Oct 25, 2021

Yes, People Are Now Trading and Investing in Water as a Commodity

Heidi Schweizer comments on agriculture and trading water futures in a Discover magazine article.