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Aug 11, 2011

Blackberry and raspberry workshop set for Aug. 31

N.C. State University will hold a blackberry and raspberry workshop at the Upper Mountain Research Station on Aug. 31. The event starts with registration at 9 a.m. and concludes with a noon lunch. 

Aug 11, 2011

How we communicate

Two of the most direct ways we see the impact of technology are in how we communicate and how we receive entertainment. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden provides some statistics that illustrate this point. 

Aug 10, 2011

Stewart father and son both elected FFA presidents

On June 23, John Stewart of Knightdale was elected president of North Carolina’s FFA Organization – 30 years to the week that his father, Marshall Stewart, was elected state president of the same organization in 1981. They are believed to be the first father and son to serve as state FFA presidents for North Carolina. 

Aug 10, 2011

Who gets the corn?

Corn used to be used for food for animals and people. But in the last decade, a new use – corn as fuel, in the form of ethanol – has developed. And this new use has made a big change in the corn market, says N.C. State University economist Mike Walden. 

Aug 9, 2011

Big changes from small differences

Economists are constantly adjusting their forecasts for economic growth. Usually the changes appear to be relatively small – say, from 3 percent annual growth to 2 percent annual growth. But such small percentages can make big differences in the economy, says N.C. State University’s Mike Walden. 

Aug 8, 2011

CALS Career Expo 2011

Aug 8, 2011

Tailgate 2011

Aug 8, 2011

Real Results for Real People

Extension and research: You could call them North Carolina’s AgAdvantage. Because that’s what North Carolina’s producers are saying. 

Aug 8, 2011

North Carolina 4-H Development Fund receives $1 million gift for SECU 4-H Learning Center

The North Carolina 4-H Development Fund Board of Directors has announced its acceptance of a $1 million challenge grant from the members of the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) for a new 4-H learning center. 

Aug 8, 2011

Confusion over the deficit and debt

The big national economic story is about the deficit and the debt. But the terms can be confusing, so N.C. State University economist highlights some of the differences.