Margaret Huffman
N.C.’s Export Niche Grows
What started out as a 15-acre experiment for family-owned Scott Farms has turned into a profitable export crop.
People, Generations, and Land – NC Farm School 2022
Bianca and Paris Sharpe are keeping the farm going and in the family with the help of NC Farm School.
Warmer Temperatures May Decrease Yields of Densely Planted Corn
The study’s findings could help farmers make better decisions about crop density and variety – whether conventional hybrid or GM crops – before planting season, based on forecasted temperatures.
You Decide: What Will the Fed Do?
The Federal Reserve can take a lot of actions in regards to the economy. What considerations do they have and how can they affect it?
Students Find Their Strengths With Noodles and Marshmallows
Students learned how to identify their own strengths as well as the strengths of their teammates during a competitive group activity.
Cover Crop Seeds in the United States: Industry Analysis and Policy Recommendations
What can policymakers do to encourage the practice of planting cover crops in the U.S.?
Delta Tau Alpha’s Cause for Celebration
Delta Tau Alpha's membership grew on September 18th when 34 new members were inducted.
Alumni Spotlight: Donny Lassiter
Donny Lassiter is the 2021 Outstanding Alumni for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. Read how Lassiter used the department's programs to strengthen and grow his family farm.
Futures and Price Risk Management Webinar Presentation
Schweizer's presentation includes information about grain marketing, hedging, basis and futures.
New Extension Fact Sheets Published on Farm Liability
N.C. Cooperative Extension has published two new fact sheets regarding a farm operator’s or landowner’s liability for injuries to the public on and off the farm.