Margaret Huffman

Oct 12, 2021

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. 

Oct 8, 2021

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? 

Sep 29, 2021

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.? 

Sep 29, 2021

Delta Tau Alpha’s Cause for Celebration

Delta Tau Alpha's membership grew on September 18th when 34 new members were inducted. 

Sep 29, 2021

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. 

Sep 27, 2021

Futures and Price Risk Management Webinar Presentation

Schweizer's presentation includes information about grain marketing, hedging, basis and futures. 

Sep 27, 2021

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. 

Sep 27, 2021

You Decide: Should Economic Growth Be A Goal?

What considerations should there be when looking towards economic growth? 

Sep 20, 2021

“The Lancet” Commission on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Health Announces Launch

Access to clean drinking water, and the sanitation services and infrastructure that support human hygiene, were unavailable to about half of the global population in 2020. A new Commission will research the problem and potential solutions. 

Sep 13, 2021

You Decide: What Made Today’s North Carolina Economy?

The economy is always changing and adapting to outside forces. How did we get to the state economy we know now, and where could we be going?