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Apr 13, 2011

Competitive industries

Economists say one way to look at the competitive strength of a country is to see what kinds of products that country sells to world buyers. When we do this for the United States, what does it tell us? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 12, 2011

Is household wealth improving?

The Federal Reserve recently released a quarterly report on household wealth. Is it improving? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 11, 2011

Clark and Proctor honored at 4-H Lifetime Achievement event

The annual fund-raising event honors the lifetime achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. 

Apr 11, 2011

Foegeding honored with Haines dairy award

Dr. Allen Foegeding, William Neal Reynolds Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has been honored with the 2011 William C. Haines Dairy Science Award. 

Apr 11, 2011

In entomological knowledge, N.C. State is number one

When it comes to entomological knowledge, N.C. State University students can wave oversize foam hands with extended forefingers. In late March, a five-person team made up of entomology graduate students won the southeastern branch, or regional, competition of the Linnaean Games. 

Apr 11, 2011

Landscape field day is May 18

The 2011 Landscape Professional Field Day takes place at the JC Raulston Arboretum on N.C. State University's campus in Raleigh. University researchers and Extension specialists will discuss weed management, insect problems and pruning techniques. 

Apr 11, 2011

Costs of flying

As with many things, the cost of flying is going up. Obviously it takes fuel to fly planes, so is it higher oil and jet fuel costs that are pushing up airline ticket prices? N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden weighs in. 

Apr 8, 2011

N.C. Research Campus, Davidson College students collaborate on blueberry genome sequencing project

Dr. Allan Brown, assistant professor with N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute at the N.C. Research Campus, is leading the effort to sequence the blueberry genome. Seven Davidson College undergraduates, in a course led by biology professor Dr. A. Malcolm Campbell, have been given a sneak peek at a portion of the berry’s DNA. 

Apr 8, 2011

Is the economic recovery normal?

By some measures the economy is improving, but by others it is still struggling. Are we seeing a normal sequence of events after the terrible recession we’ve been through? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 7, 2011

Taking the bite out of late blight

North Carolina State University scientists will be heavily involved in a national effort to help farmers better manage a plant disease called late blight.