March 2011

Mar 16, 2011

Impact of cash for clunkers

The Cash for Clunkers program paid auto dealers around $4,000 each time they sold customers a new, more fuel efficient vehicle for an older, less energy efficient car. The rebate was then passed on to consumers in the form of a lower price. Do we know what this program did to the sales of vehicles? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Mar 15, 2011

Yelverton named 'Most Influential'

Dr. Fred Yelverton, professor of crop science and North Carolina Cooperative Extension specialist, has been named one of the 20 Most Influential People in the Green Industry for 2010. 

Mar 15, 2011

JC Raulston Arboretum presents “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” program for kids

Media contact: Anne Porter, director of development for the JC Raulston Arboretum, 919-513-3826 WHAT: The first-ever “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” program at the JC Raulston Arboretum will introduce children to… 

Mar 15, 2011

Moving toward balance?

The president's recently released federal budget still projects deficits to the end of the decade. Does this mean the president’s plan doesn’t make any headway on getting our national debt under control? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Mar 14, 2011

Wanda Clay is new Duplin Extension director

Wanda Clay, a long-time North Carolina Cooperative Extension agent in Duplin County, has been named to direct to Cooperative Extension program in the county. 

Mar 14, 2011

North Carolina's job path

By some measures North Carolina has been creating jobs at a slower pace than the nation. Traditionally the opposite has been the case -- job growth in North Carolina has been faster. Has something changed? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Mar 11, 2011

Are food and gas prices linked?

The latest inflation report was recently released, and it showed two glaring concerns. Two of the items rising the fastest in price are food and energy. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says there's a common factor pushing both higher. 

Mar 11, 2011

Sea Change

When asked how N.C. State University has made a difference to his family business over the years, Wanchese Fish Co.’s Sam Daniels answers quickly and definitively: “N.C. State has put us on the map globally,” he says. “It’s pretty much changed our company, to get away from the fresh fish business our father started in the 1930s to become an international, value-added company.” 

Mar 10, 2011

Farm Animal Days to educate, delight

The College’s annual “throw open the barn doors” event, Farm Animal Days, takes place March 16-18 at the Beef Education Unit off Lake Wheeler Road. A wonderful event for children,… 

Mar 10, 2011

Will the dollar still be number one?

Since the end of World War II the dollar has virtually been the world currency, accepted for payment almost anywhere in the world. But some say the U.S. dollar may soon be replaced in this capacity. Why? And what would this mean? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.