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Mar 11, 2011

Sea Change

When asked how N.C. State University has made a difference to his family business over the years, Wanchese Fish Co.’s Sam Daniels answers quickly and definitively: “N.C. State has put us on the map globally,” he says. “It’s pretty much changed our company, to get away from the fresh fish business our father started in the 1930s to become an international, value-added company.” 

Mar 10, 2011

Farm Animal Days to educate, delight

The College’s annual “throw open the barn doors” event, Farm Animal Days, takes place March 16-18 at the Beef Education Unit off Lake Wheeler Road. A wonderful event for children,… 

Mar 10, 2011

Will the dollar still be number one?

Since the end of World War II the dollar has virtually been the world currency, accepted for payment almost anywhere in the world. But some say the U.S. dollar may soon be replaced in this capacity. Why? And what would this mean? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Mar 9, 2011

Aquaculture

With abundant cold-water resources in the west and a long coastline to the east, North Carolina is a natural for aquaculture, and aquaculture is, indeed, among the fastest growing segments… 

Mar 9, 2011

North Carolina’s budget deficit in perspective

Our state’s upcoming budget shortfall is projected at $3.7 billion. How does that compare to other states' deficits? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Mar 8, 2011

Social Security's new outlook

Almost everyone in the country either is or will receive Social Security. This means we all got some bad news recently about the outlook for this massive retirement program. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives the details. 

Mar 8, 2011

Company provides equipment at Lake Wheeler Road

The Kioti Tractor Division of South Korean equipment manufacturer Daedong-USA Inc. provides much-needed equipment at the Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory. 

Mar 7, 2011

New graduate program in Family Life and Youth Development serves high-demand market

As of fall 2010, courses have begun in a new graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at N.C. State University. The new program offers two distance-based graduate study paths leading to master’s degrees in Family Life and Youth Development. 

Mar 7, 2011

Extension, UNC-TV celebrate partnership during Festival

About 25 volunteers from North Carolina Cooperative Extension and N.C. State University celebrated longstanding collaboration with UNC-TV during Festival, the public television station's annual fund-raising event, on Saturday March 6. 

Mar 7, 2011

Will interest rates rise?

The cost of borrowing money -- the interest rate -- is very low today. But economists don't think it will stay that way, says N.C. State University's Mike Walden.