2023

Apr 3, 2023

NC Farm School 2022 Annual Report

In 2022, NC Farm School worked to cultivate a class that has grown in both the knowledge of farming and economic sustainability. 

Apr 3, 2023

CEnREP Spotlight: Boris Zhukov

Economics Alumnus and former CEnREP affiliate Boris Zhukov’s start-up LetYouKnow uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the car buying experience. 

Mar 30, 2023

Graduate Student Spotlight: Laura Schumacher

An upcoming graduate of the NC State Master of Economics program, Laura Schumacher has used her passion for climate change solutions to excel in her studies. 

Mar 24, 2023

You Decide: Where’s the Job Market Headed?

Economist Mike Walden shares which jobs are on the rise and which are declining, and how new technologies like robots and artificial intelligence play a role. 

Mar 23, 2023

How Much Open Space Does an Urban Area Need?

Around 97% of all metropolitan areas in the United States have insufficient open space, according to a new study published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. 

Mar 21, 2023

Study: Cover Crops Help Mitigate Farmer Losses

Results suggest cover crops can keep soil drier and healthier, allowing Midwestern farmers to plant cash crops after flooding. 

Mar 20, 2023

Barry Goodwin Ranks in Top 500 of Economics and Finance Scientists

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor Barry Goodwin was listed as a top scientist in the field of economics and finance for 2023 by Research.com. 

Mar 13, 2023

Adopting More Soil Conserving Practices Can Reduce Crop Insurance Costs

A new article for Farm Journal Magazine cites a recent study by ARE faculty Rod Rejesus and Barry Goodwin and former students Sunjae Won and Serkan Aglasan on the effect of cover crop use on prevented planting losses. 

Mar 8, 2023

Jam-Packed With Opportunities

CALS senior Sarah Grace Stone has found a recipe for success in her business: first-hand farm experience, agribusiness education and support from other women in agriculture. 

Feb 28, 2023

NC State Economist: 2023 Economic Outlook: Soft or Hard Landing?

2023 will be a year of economic challenge, but also an opportunity for policy success.