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Economic Perspective: Why Are Tax Refunds Smaller?

2019

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 20, 2019

Economic Perspective: Investment Rules

Are there general rules that can be applied to how you should invest your money as you age? 
CALS' Josip Simunovic sitting behind laboratory equipment

Mar 20, 2019

CALS’ Own (Internationally Honored) Inventor, Professor and Food Scientist

Josip Simunovic is named a fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists for his pioneering work in aseptic processing and nutrient preservation in packaged foods. 
CALS researchers have found that the North African outdoors are most similar to U.S. indoors. Here, a giraffe eats a tree outdoors.

Mar 20, 2019

U.S. Indoor Climate Most Similar to Northeast African Outdoors

If you’re like the American citizen scientists who reported information about their home climate, you keep your home as close as possible to the outdoor climate of west central Kenya, according to a new paper by Applied Ecology's Rob Dunn and Lauren Nichols. 
Man standing by pink hydrangea bush

Mar 19, 2019

NC State Plant Breeder Wins Prestigious Scott Medal

Tom Ranney and his colleagues in Mills River have developed more than 50 ornamental cultivars – trees, shrubs and flowers that have been a boon for gardeners and for North Carolina’s green industry. 
Downtown Raleigh, east of campus.

Mar 15, 2019

You Decide: Are There Best Ways for Using Debt?

Have questions about the best way to approach debt? NC State University economist Mike Walden provides answers to two questions on debt and how to use it. 
North Carolina's State Flag

Mar 14, 2019

Agricultural Health and Safety Symposium and Anniversary Celebration

The 2019 Agricultural Health and Safety Symposium and 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held March 27 at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham. 
Cat and woman, nose to nose

Mar 12, 2019

Clovers All Over: What Are The 4 H’s, Anyway?

Did you know the fourth leaf used to stand for "hustle"? Any idea what it stands for now – and what it means for North Carolina? Leaf by leaf, 4-H’ers explain what 4-H’s clover means to them. 
Homegrown container garden plants

Mar 11, 2019

Homegrown: Tips for Starting a Container Garden

Who said a backyard is required to start a home garden anyway? 
Head shots of Laura Hearn and Will Kornegay

Mar 11, 2019

Alums Build on NC State Research to Create Food from Farm Leftovers

NC State alumni Laura Hearn and Will Kornegay started their award-winning company, Glean, with one product: a sweet potato flour. Now, thanks in part to university research, they have several food products for sale in 1,200 retail stores across the Southeast. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Mar 11, 2019

Economic Perspective: Why Are Tax Refunds Smaller?

This tax season, some people are noticing that their refunds are smaller than in previous years. What could be the cause of this?