Impact
Apple’s Big News can Solidify North Carolina as ‘The’ State of the Future
Apple announced that it will have a hub in NC bringing over 3,000 jobs and over $1 billion of new annual spending in the state.
Bullish Surprise for Corn and Soybeans with Prospective Plantings
Pricing opportunities at profitable and even higher prices are on the horizon, especially if anything but perfect planting weather occurs.
Why Wall Street Investors’ Trading California Water Futures is Nothing to Fear – and Unlikely to Work Anyway
Should we be concerned now that profit-hungry hedge funds and other investors can trade water like a barrel of oil or shares of Apple? Heidi Schweizer and colleague Ellen Bruno weigh in.
A Cleaner Future for Energy on Federal Lands
One of the first things President Biden did when he assumed office was issue an executive order placing a moratorium on the sale of any new leases for oil and gas on federal land—at least until the Department of the Interior completes a review of climate impacts. What does that mean and how will it affect our national parks and lands?
Insurance: Overview of Crop, Liability and Property Insurance Options
Watch Andrew Branan and Rod Rejesus provide current information about insurance options for the farm.
Comparing Apples to Oysters
An interview with Agricultural Business Management freshman Aaron Corn showed that farmers and fishers have much in common in the way of obstacles and opportunities.
CALS Names New Department Head
JunJie Wu will bring his expertise in agricultural and environmental policy and his passion for teaching, research, and extension education to NC State as department head for Agricultural and Resource Economics.
NC Farming and Food: A Look Back and Ahead with Mike Walden
What trends will shape NC's farms and food? As NC State University economist Mike Walden retires, he shares a look back and ahead
NC Farm School Helps Farms Get Off to a Solid Start
With NC Farm School's help, two couples are turning their farmland into sustainable new businesses with the potential to grow agritourism.
USDA’s Final Rule for Hemp Effective; Uncertainty Remains for NC’s Program
The USDA’s final hemp rule is now in effect, and but there’s still some uncertainty around what the changes will mean for North Carolina growers after the 2021 growing season.