April 2012

Apr 13, 2012

Ken Esbenshade receives Friend of Great Plains Idea Award

Esbenshade was a key player in creating AG*IDEA, a program of agriculture-related online degrees, certificates and course shares among a consortium of universities. 

Apr 13, 2012

YOU DECIDE: How important are state cost-of-living differences?

The cost of living varies by where you live. Mike Walden explains why it's important to understand and be aware of differences in the cost of living. 

Apr 13, 2012

America’s economic position in the world

It’s commonly thought that our country’s position in the world has slipped in recent decades. What kinds of measures can we use to judge this? And what do those measures indicate? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 12, 2012

Trying to grow grass? Tackling stubborn weeds? CALS has an app for that

Just in time for spring landscaping, the North Carolina State University Turfgrass Program has launched the NCSU Lawn Care app. Focusing on the key categories of lawn care and maintenance, such as grasses, pest problems and irrigation, the app is a convenient, valuable tool for homeowners and commercial landscapers alike. 

Apr 12, 2012

The energy conundrum

One of the ways we’ve tried to deal with energy scarcity and high prices is through improved efficiency of energy use. But not everyone thinks this will work. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Apr 11, 2012

Pest management

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Environmental Expertise: Pest Management 

Apr 11, 2012

Energy

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Environmental Expertise: Energy 

Apr 11, 2012

Economics

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Environmental Expertise 

Apr 11, 2012

Financing sports facilities

Major league sports is big business, and both teams and fans like up-to-date stadiums and arenas. But a longtime issue is, Who should finance these facilities -- the team or the public? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look around the country at patterns to this financing decision. 

Apr 10, 2012

Save the date for CALS Tailgate 2012!

Get ready to kick off the season right on Sept. 15, 2012 in Dorton Arena, before the N.C. State versus South Alabama game!