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You Decide: What is the Path of Hurricane Recovery?

2018

Small combine harvesting corn

Oct 10, 2018

Technology Helps Transform NC State Agricultural Tests

NC State is making fast technological strides when it comes to gathering and reporting data from North Carolina’s Official Variety Program.  
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 10, 2018

Economic Perspective: A Decade After the Crash

NC State University economist Mike Walden gives a quick look at the housing market a decade after the Great Recession. 
Student with child milking a cow

Oct 10, 2018

Only the Fair-est: Capture CALS’ Fair Spirit And Win

Capture and share CALS’ fair spirit this year, and you could win a prize. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 3, 2018

Economic Perspective: Top Five Questions

NC State University economist Mike Walden hears countless questions about the state and federal economy. What are his answers the five questions he's asked the most? 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Oct 2, 2018

Impacts of the USDA Broadband Loan and Grant Programs: Estimating Rate of Return

How much does publicly-funded infrastructure stimulate local economic performance? This NC State Economist reviews research that estimates the relative benefits and costs of federal efforts to promote broadband in rural areas. 
NC State belltower on a sunny day

Oct 2, 2018

Impact of Minimum Wages on the U.S. Agricultural Sector

Increasing minimum wages have agribusinesses and farm operators worried. What is the impact of state and federal minimum wage laws on farm profits, products and profitability? In this NC State Economist, we explore the impact of state and federal minimum wage laws on farm employment and wages. 
Photo of garden lights at night

Oct 2, 2018

Magical Exhibition to Illuminate Raulston Arboretum

For seven nights in November, the magical lighting exhibition Moonlight in the Garden will illuminate and showcase NC State's JC Raulston Arboretum. 
Sunflower research shows aid to bees

Sep 27, 2018

Sunflower Pollen Has Medicinal, Protective Effects on Bees

With bee populations in decline, a new study offers hope for a relatively simple mechanism to promote bee health and well-being: providing bees access to sunflowers. 
Three men outside looking at a phone.

Sep 27, 2018

Peru Partnership Focuses on Aquaculture, Fisheries

A new partnership with Peru will open doors for the country’s aquaculture and fisheries industries while providing unique opportunities for faculty and students. 
Road sign pointing to hurricane evacuation route

Sep 27, 2018

You Decide: What is the Path of Hurricane Recovery?

With the storm behind us, the recovery process is already in full effect. What does the path to recovery look like for the hard-hit areas of our state?