Stories From 2018
Agriculture in Forsyth County remains important, but farmers still struggle
“As all local pricing is done using futures prices, and so soybean farmers in Forsyth County will also be impacted by any changes we see in soybean futures due to the tariffs,” Piggott said.
RDU scores new nonstop flights to Chicago
Mike Walden says he views it as “a major announcement, reflecting the continuing expansion of business interactions between the Triangle region and the rest of the country.”
New Crop Comparison Tool
Nick Piggott has released his new Crop Comparison Tool for corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum and cotton.
Walden: How Would Ending NAFTA Impact the North Carolina Economy?
If efforts to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) fail, there is a possibility the trade pact will be ended. If NAFTA is terminated, what would be the likely impacts on economic production and employment in North Carolina?
Walden on Charlotte’s Banking Industry and Economy
"Banktown" doing well despite only having one bank HQ.
Van Der Hoeven Presents on Tax Law Changes
Van der Hoeven presented at the 2018 meeting of the Western Agricultural Economics Association.
NCSFMRA Tours Down East
The NC Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Summer Tour was led by Guido van der Hoeven June 10 - 12, 2018.
Discover NC Dairy Debut
Discover NC Dairy is a virtual dairy farm tour that will soon be available for dairy producers, extension agents and agricultural educators from NC State Extension. The video kiosk version had its maiden voyage at the 90th annual NC FFA Convention in Raleigh on June 19-20, 2018.
Piggott Gives Radio Talk on NC Livestock Grain Deficit
Tune in to minute 16 to hear Nick Piggott discuss the impact of importing feed for NC livestock production.
Walden: 6 Ways North Carolina Will Be Different in 2050
The year 2050 seems distant, but it really isn’t. We’ll be there in only 32 years. But our state will be different.