Department of Agricultural and Resource

Oct 31, 2019

Goodwin Analyzes the ‘Moral Hazard’ of US Crop Insurance

Read Barry Goodwin's latest insight into the efficacy of the US Crop Insurance Program. 

Sep 19, 2019

Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

ARE's Outstanding Alumni for 2019 is Ashok Mishra of the University of Arizona. Adam Lytch, operations manager for L&M Farms in Florida, is the recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. 

Jul 17, 2019

Goodwin Serving as Department Head Until 2021

Goodwin is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor who has been in the department since 2003. He is also an alum of the NC State Economics graduate program. 

Jun 24, 2019

Mike Walden: Are Ominous Signs of a Major Economic Downturn Staring Us in the Face?

Some economists see indicators of an upcoming recession. Walden explains why this may, or may not, be the case. 

May 29, 2019

New Numbers on the Value of NC Ag. and Agribusiness

Walden has compiled information showing the strong relationship between agriculture and the health of the NC economy. Commissioner Troxler discusses these findings with SFN. 

Apr 18, 2019

Economic Perspective: Status of Household Debt

Too much debt can wreck personal finances, and on a grander scale the economy. What is the outlook right now for debt in our society?