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Margaret Huffman

Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Jun 21, 2021

You Decide: What Is Inflation, and Is It Higher?

How is inflation calculated, and how do recent numbers in our economy look? 

Jun 15, 2021

Fell Heads North; von Haefen Takes the Helm for CEnREP

Harrison Fell is taking a year to explore a once-in-a-lifetime research opportunity at the Center for Global Energy Policy in New York. Roger von Haefen will take over the interim director duties until a permanent director is identified next year. 

Jun 14, 2021

New Job Openings Announced in ARE; Now Accepting Applications

Two new job openings demonstrate the department's commitment to its entrepreneurship program and helping farmer's boost their financial literacy and in turn profitability.  

Jun 10, 2021

Buyers’ Faith in Global Supply Chains has been Undermined

Many agribusinesses, have been prompted to assess various aspects of their operations such as cybersecurity, input availability, inventory management, machinery durability, etc. in an effort to become more resilient to shocks in the market. Heidi Schweizer explains "The challenge is that improving or changing these things can be expensive and nobody knows what big event is coming next." 

Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Jun 7, 2021

You Decide: What Economic Lessons Has the Pandemic Taught Us?

Dr. Mike Walden breaks down some economic lessons society has learned through the pandemic. 

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Jun 3, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Texas Women in Construction — Emily Dodd

Emily Dodd, ABM Class of 1998, has held the position of regional sales manager for HOLT CAT’s Corpus Christi and Victoria areas for the last four years. Find out how she has thrived in an "industry seemingly dominated by men." 

Jun 3, 2021

Pork Industry Braces for Catastrophic Costs to Implement Proposition 12

An analysis by Barry Goodwin predicts dramatic changes—including the loss of small farms and further consolidation of the industry—as a result of Proposition 12 compliance costs. 

May 27, 2021

Phillips Shines During the Pandemic; Now a University Outstanding Teacher

While most people developed a new pandemic work-wardrobe, Jonathan says he still dressed professionally during the pandemic because he was always on Zoom calls with students. That's just one example out of many of Jonathan's dedication to students. 

May 26, 2021

An Interview with Wally Thurman on his Retirement

Read what Wally has planned for retirement and his reflections on his career at NC State. 

May 26, 2021

New Research Measures Economic Losses from Further Declines in Submerged Aquatic Vegetation in the Albemarle-Pamlico Estuary

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at NC State University and Duke University have published a report that estimates the market and nonmarket economic losses from declines in submerged aquatic vegetation in the Albemarle-Pamlico estuary.