Stories From 2019

Aug 12, 2019

Finding Attorneys, Banks, and Insurance Companies That Understand Hemp

We are aggregating a list of service providers that can assist you with coverage of your hemp business ventures.

Aug 12, 2019

Positive side to economic turmoil? Lower interest rates

“Yes, mortgage rates should trend lower,” says Walden when asked about the impact of declining prices for government bonds amidst the trade war and currency dispute with China.

Aug 8, 2019

Recession more likely if trade, currency wars continue, warns NCSU economist

Check out Mike Walden's interview on the trade war and its potential implications on recession.

Aug 1, 2019

Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp

Topics include: the legal history of hemp; the need to clarify laws for farmers, producers and consumers; the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill; and remaining limitations.

Jul 24, 2019

Progression to total conservation tillage took time, but no regrets

Donny and Mark Lassiter are committed to conservation every step of the way.

Jul 24, 2019

State jobless rate remains unchanged at 4.1% in June

Walden: The state continues to add jobs, but two headwinds are at play — sluggishness of economic activity in the hurricane-impacted areas, and slowdowns in manufacturing and farming — partly due to the tariff skirmishes.

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.

Jul 10, 2019

IBM-Red Hat might not mean big number of layoffs

Walden: The two firms have already had a partnership, so they have been working together. Also, the merger announcement indicated Red Hat would remain a distinct unit, and its independence would be preserved

Jul 5, 2019

What do we do about the economy? Here are 3 choices

Is there a way to manage the economy and make it less turbulent?