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You Decide: Can We Talk Ourselves Into a Recession?

October 2019

Brandon Huber, showing off his 151-pound watermelon at the NC State Fair.

Oct 23, 2019

A Different Kind of Gardening: Ph.D. Student Brandon Huber

Brandon Huber, a Ph.D. student in Horticultural Sciences grows large plants competitively and will placing his plants in the upcoming NC State Fair horticulture competition. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Oct 23, 2019

Economic Perspective: Where is Inflation Hot and Cold?

Inflation averages the price gains in all products and services, but are there key differences among the rates for specific buying categories? 
Randy Isenhower at an indoor podium.

Oct 22, 2019

Partner Profile: The Golden LEAF Foundation

The Golden LEAF Foundation has provided substantial support for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative and the NC State University building that will serve as its headquarters. Foundation Board Chairman Randy Isenhower explains why. 
Man in a farm field talking to people at a field day

Oct 22, 2019

Brazilian Soybean Intern Stays, Just a Little Bit Longer

A graduate student in crop and sciences at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná in Brazil, Barros arrived at NC State to learn more about soybean cultivation in North Carolina and extended his stay for the friendships and new experiences. 
Derek Aday receiving his award

Oct 21, 2019

Derek Aday Named American Fisheries Society Fellow

AFS is the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to strengthening the fisheries profession, advancing fisheries science, and conserving fisheries resources. 
Three Minute Thesis finalists from 2018 await their turn to present

Oct 16, 2019

CALS Graduate Student Finalist in Three Minute Thesis

CALS graduate student Reny Mathew is one of 10 finalists competing for a cash prize at this year's Three Minute Thesis on Oct. 29. 
Dean Richard Linton with industry attendees and poultry Extension faculty

Oct 15, 2019

Bringing Industry, CALS Admins and Poultry Extension Together at Turkey Industry Days

What's the meaning of life? We can't say for sure, but we do know one thing: gathering industry, administration, alumni and researchers is one of the things poultry Extension does best. 
4 people talking as they stand around a table

Oct 15, 2019

‘The Best Decision I’ve Made in a Long Time’

Through the Executive Farm Management Program, farmers and managers with large family farms in the Southeast gain skills and connections needed to sustain operations in the face of financial challenges. 
Close-up of virtual reality camera used by CALS Food Science department.

Oct 12, 2019

Envisioning Research Contest Winners Offer Glimpses of Discovery

Researchers use images to learn about the world around us and to help viewers engage with the work of discovery. 
Aerial view of downtown Raleigh

Oct 11, 2019

You Decide: Can We Talk Ourselves Into a Recession?

With the prevalence of information and media, is it possible for a society to talk itself into a recession?