agricultural and resource economics

Jul 22, 2019

NC Farm School 2019, a Class to Remember

Check out this video of NC Farm School in the field as well as interviews with recent Farm School graduates. 

Jul 12, 2019

The Sustainable Management of Privately-Owned US Forests

An article published in Agricultural and Research Technology analyzed the population of woodland owners and made suggestions for extension outreach best practices. 

Jun 24, 2019

Walden: Now is the Time to Ask for a Raise

A long, slow growth of the economy is worrisome for those who wonder when it will end. Until then, NC State economist Mike Walden says, workers have the upper hand in a tight labor market. 

Jun 17, 2019

Coit and Post Teach First Industrial Hemp Class at NC State

The inaugural class gave students the knowledge they need to become hemp entrepreneurs. 

Jun 6, 2019

Van der Hoeven Chairs National Farm Income Tax Extension Committee

Guido played a key role in developing clear instructions for agribusiness tax-payers. 

May 15, 2019

Blockchain in the Food Supply Chain

This issue of the NC State Economist answers the question: What is blockchain and how does it affect agriculture? 

Apr 24, 2019

ARE Develops Tools for Planting Decisions that Helps Farmers, Lenders, and Agents

The information in this excel sheet comes from enterprise budgets and gives you info on crop input costs and expected revenue. 

Mar 8, 2019

Industrial Hemp Regulatory Update

The hemp industry is rapidly evolving. Read the newest from Washington here. 

Mar 7, 2019

Piggott Presents to House Ag Committee

Nick gave his presentation, "US and NC Agricultural Outlook," to the House Ag Committee. 

Feb 7, 2019

Water Access Key Driver of Long-term Agricultural Productivity in Western U.S.

“Almost anywhere in the world where water is scarce, agriculture uses most of it,” says CEnREP affiliate and ARE professor Eric Edwards.