Stories From 2019
Economist: NC will take a hit, growth will slow as China-US trade war intensifies
Walden explains the effects of trade disputes between the US and China on North Carolina.
So why did latest round of trade war break out? Here’s what NCSU economist thinks
Mike Walden explains the sudden change from possible trade agreement to the addition of new tariffs.
For farms, minimum wage is just one small piece of survival puzzle
“Higher minimum wages may have different effects on different farms based on the crop produced, the size of the farm and the proximity to large metropolitan areas,” said economists Amy M.G. Kandilov and Ivan T. Kandilov of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
ABM Alum Donny Lassiter Partners with Wrangler
The Lassiters are showcasing their conservation and stewardship efforts in partnership with Wrangler. In its “Rooted” program, Wrangler selects farmers who fit into the company’s broader commitment to sustainability under its We Care sustainability platform.
Experts Examine Future of Transportation in NC
The round table was sponsored by Guilford Technical Community College and North Carolina Railroad Co. The transcript was edited for brevity and clarity.
ARE Develops Tools for Planting Decisions that Helps Farmers, Lenders, and Agents
The information in this excel sheet comes from enterprise budgets and gives you info on crop input costs and expected revenue.
Economist: Why North Carolina has so many open high-tech jobs – and how to get one
Walden provides his thoughts to WRAL.
Walden Appointed to State Transportation Committee
ARE Extension Economist Mike Walden will assist state officials in creating a transportation plan for North Carolina.
Student Spotlight: Adam Brooks
Adam always knew he wanted to work in the heavy equipment business. Some early inspiration and a lot of hard-work led to his success.
Industrial Hemp Regulatory Update
The Agricultural Marketing Service will host a listening session on industrial hemp production on March 13, 2019, from noon–3 p.m. This webinar will be free and open to the public. Registration is available and is limited to 1,000 people.