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You Decide: What’s the Real Poverty Rate?

2023

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Aug 10, 2023

Climate Change Harming World’s Food Supply With Corn, Wheat Harvests Impacted

Experts are warning climate change and an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events could have devastating effects on global food production. Rod Rejesus joined CBS News to discuss some impacts already being felt. 
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Aug 10, 2023

ABM Office of Student Mentoring Expands Peer Mentoring Program

After a successful first year, the Office of Student Mentoring is excited to offer the Peer Mentoring program for Agricultural Business Management Majors again during the upcoming school year. 
corn

Aug 7, 2023

The Climate Wrecking Ball Striking Food Supply

Extreme weather events and our warming planet are primed to strike commodities and the food supply like never before. 

Aug 3, 2023

Seeds of Success

CALS student Gracy Peterson is using her passion for agriculture to inspire others as the North Carolina Watermelon Queen, but her journey to the crown was anything but ordinary. 
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Aug 3, 2023

Advanced Agribusiness Marketing Course Offers Real Experience

In a collaboration with agribusiness firm JCB, ARE 412 students developed and presented real strategic marketing plans to company representatives. 
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Aug 1, 2023

How to Protect Farmworkers During Heat Waves?

Assistant Professor Alejandro Gutierrez-Li discusses the measures that can be taken to protect farmworkers during heat waves and prevent negative impacts on their health. 
Olivia Bondurant

Jul 31, 2023

Internship Spotlight: Olivia Bondurant

A summer internship with First Bank & Trust Company proves to be more than just shadowing for ABM Senior Olivia Bondurant. 

Jul 28, 2023

You Decide: What’s Wrong With Worker Productivity?

Job productivity has declined over the last two years. Economist Mike Walden shares some potential causes, including loss of education, stress and remote work. 
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Jul 21, 2023

NC State Professor Wins Grant to Study Labor Issues Affecting Cattle and Dairy Farms in the South

Assistant Professor Alejandro Gutierrez-Li and his team will study the labor needs, hiring practices and overall sustainability of cattle and dairy farms in the southern U.S. 

Jul 14, 2023

You Decide: What’s the Real Poverty Rate?

Economist Mike Walden shares why calculating poverty rate is difficult, and if there has been any progress in reducing the poverty rate.