NC State Economist

Mar 3, 2025

American Relief Act of 2025: Economic Assistance for NC Crop Producers

In this issue of the NC State Economist, Yifei Zhang, Roderick Rejesus, Alejandro Plastina and Marc Rosenbohm explain what the American Relief Act of 2025 will mean for North Carolina producers.

Jan 8, 2025

Economic Outlook for 2025

In this issue of the NC State Economist, Dorfman recaps the economy in 2024 and predicts economic trends for the upcoming year

Sep 16, 2024

The State of Agriculture in North Carolina: Lessons from the 2022 Census

In this edition of the NC State Economist, Dorfman and Gutierrez-Li lay out some of the trends and changes that led NC agriculture to its 2022 level.

Aug 29, 2024

Heirs’ Property: Emerging Questions From Education and Outreach Efforts On Voluntary Clear Title Resolution

In this edition of the NC State Economist, Robert Andrew Branan, JD gives his perspective as a former practicing attorney with experience in heirs’ property cases.

Feb 19, 2024

NC State Economist: Economic Outlook for 2024

Hugh C. Kiger Distinguished Professor Jeffrey Dorfman recaps the economy in 2023 and predicts economic trends for the upcoming year.

Oct 30, 2023

Adapting to Saltwater Intrusion: Profitability of Salt-Tolerant Soybeans in Eastern North Carolina

In this edition of the NC State Economist, Greg Ferraro, Roderick M. Rejesus, Luke Gatiboni and Andrea Gibbs explore the issue of saltwater intrusion and sea level rise in Eastern North Carolina agriculture.

Sep 25, 2023

NC State Economist: What Do We Know About Wheat Procurement in North Carolina?

To better understand the unique challenges their customers face, the North Carolina Small Grain Growers Association sponsored a survey of wheat buyers. Carleo and Schweizer consider the implications of this survey for the grain merchandising industry in North Carolina.

Apr 21, 2023

NC State Economist: The 1997 Moratorium on Construction or Expansion of Swine Farms: A Tale of Unintended Consequences

The state of North Carolina, determined to curb the negative environmental impacts of the rapidly expanding hog industry, passed new regulations.

Feb 28, 2023

NC State Economist: 2023 Economic Outlook: Soft or Hard Landing?

2023 will be a year of economic challenge, but also an opportunity for policy success.

Feb 7, 2023

NC State Economist: The Christmas Tree Industry in North Carolina: Characteristics and Challenges Ahead

Due to their widespread popularity, natural Christmas tree production is an important industry that makes sizable contributions to the rural economies in which trees are grown in the United States.