Faculty and Staff

Dec 18, 2023

Spencer Banzhaf Unveils New Book: Pricing the Priceless

Banzhaf offers the first book-length study of the history of modern environmental economics, revealing the unexpected role economists played in crafting tools for environmental preservation.

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Dec 15, 2023

You Decide: Will 2024 Be a Year of Two Economies?

As 2023 comes to a close, economist Mike Walden looks to the future to see what awaits us in 2024.

Dec 1, 2023

You Decide: Are There Answers to Difficult Family Questions

How can a family grow when finances stand in the way? It’s enough to challenge even veteran NC State economist Mike Walden, who found no easy answers to a mom’s recent question.

four people standing, one holding an award

Nov 2, 2023

2023 CALS Alumni Awards Recognize Nelson Powell and Justin Somers

The CALS Alumni Awards recognize and celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions of alumni from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State. ARE Alumni Nelson Powell and Justin Somers…

Nov 1, 2023

Branan Presents Agricultural Law Overview at Southern Outlook Conference

Associate Extension Professor Robert Andrew Branan, JD provided an agricultural law overview to the annual Southern Extension Economics Committee Outlook Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The conference – hosted by the University of Tennessee Center…

Aug 29, 2023

The Hands That Feed Us

Alejandro Gutierrez-Li leads the Agricultural Labor Extension Program, a novel and unique effort to address labor issues in North Carolina and the Southeast.

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.

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 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.

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.