Stories From 2019

Oct 8, 2019

Another Casualty of Climate Change? Recreational Fishing

Econometric research from ARE's Roger von Haefen and Oregon State's Steven Dundas show an adverse affect on recreation participation, specifically fishing, during extreme heat.

Oct 8, 2019

NC State Goes All Out to Support Hemp Growers

ARE contributes to student education on hemp production and markets, conducts legal analysis of hemp regulation, and provides hemp-related extension services through its specialists and the Executive Farm Management program.

Sep 30, 2019

ARE Applauds PSI Groundbreaking

The Plant Sciences Initiative will create opportunities to innovate and solve problems. Our department recognizes the incredible impact the PSI will have on the NC economy and beyond.

Sep 23, 2019

A U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement: Potential Benefits to U.S. Beef

Blake Brown explains both the positive effects a trade agreement would have on the beef industry as well as the barriers to achieving such a trade deal.

Sep 19, 2019

Rejesus Presents on Crop Insurance Coverage for Industrial Hemp in 2020

RMA-administered crop insurance for hemp will be available in 2020 through the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy.

Sep 19, 2019

Gas prices rising in North Carolina after Saudi oil facility attacks

Walden expects the increased cost of gas to be temporary, however there is one exception that could affect this projection.

Sep 11, 2019

Branan Presents on Industrial Hemp in Caldwell County

Andrew went to northeast North Carolina to provide information on various hemp-related topics.

Aug 29, 2019

Walden Presents Mid-Year Economic Report

If you missed the event, you can download Walden's presentation titled: "2019 Halftime Economic Report: Nation, North Carolina, Chatham County."

Aug 29, 2019

New Southeast Outlook and Situation

Read Blake Brown's analysis on the economic state of animal agriculture, crops, and government programs in our region.

Aug 20, 2019

A New Leaf: CBD, Hemp Products Lead to New Business

Because of all the legal complexities surrounding hemp and CBD, Melissa Becker attended a Business and Law of Industrial Hemp course held by N.C. State University and developed by Marne Coit, agricultural law lecturer with N.C. State.