COVID-19
Will Trump’s Name on Stimulus Checks Help Win Him Votes in November?
Raymond Guiteras has studied name-stamping policies in Bangladesh and found that citizens view politicians more favorably when aid is associated with a specific person.
What to Do With EIDL and PPP Funds
For farmers who have received PPP and EIDL funds through the CARES Act, knowing how to use them in tandem is important.
SBA Accepting Applications for New Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses.
Milk Dumping: A Visual Explanation
While personal and home use of dairy products has increased significantly in the last few weeks, that increase has not been sufficient enough to offset the diminished demand from restaurants, school systems, and universities.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Tobacco Farmers
Disruptions in labor and trade will affect tobacco farmers this year.
Q&A: Food Supply Chain, Disrupted
The coronavirus pandemic has made us all more aware of where our food comes from. Two agricultural economists explain how the food supply chain works and how it's adapting.
‘Uncharted Waters’: Farms, Food and COVID-19
Economist Nick Piggott says COVID-19's impact on agriculture and food systems in North Carolina and the United States is staggering.
NC State Extension Launches Portal for COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 has disrupted our lives and routines. To help North Carolinians adjust to this “new normal,” NC State Extension has launched the Extension COVID-19 Resources Portal.
COVID-19: Locating and Registering Health Care Powers of Attorney
Health care powers of attorney are key documents in any family preparedness portfolio.
COVID-19 and Holographic Wills: A Backstop if You Can’t Get to a Lawyer
During uncertain times you may find yourself feeling anxious about not having a will, or concerned about an old will that does not satisfy your current property disposition wishes. If meeting with an attorney is not currently an option, you can create a legal backstop in the form of a handwritten will, known as a holographic will.