News

Sep 29, 2010

Are jobs going begging?

Unemployment is without question the biggest economic issue in the country. Nationwide, over 16 million people who want to work don’t have a job. Is the problem just that we don’t have enough jobs? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers this question in today's Economic Perspective. 

Sep 28, 2010

REACH: News tips from the land to the lab

In this month's news tips from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, learn about the debut of new degrees, the strawberry dream team and the return of "In the Garden" to the airwaves. 

Sep 28, 2010

Split buying

Retailers have had a tough time in the economy overall. We haven’t seen the typical spike in retail sales after a recession. But, as N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden says, there is a part of the retail market that is doing better than the rest. 

Sep 27, 2010

Worries about bubbles

Investors are edgy. Even if they are making money, they’re concerned it won’t last. There are fears that any investment that has had a good run is setting itself up for a big fall. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains which type of investments fears are focused on. 

Sep 24, 2010

Down shifting in the economy

One of the most watched gauges on the economy -- the growth rate in real gross domestic product -- was released recently, and it raised some eyebrows. N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden explains why. 

Sep 23, 2010

ESP seeks award nominees

The XI Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi is seeking award applications for 2010. Any North Carolina Cooperative Extension employee with three or more years of service is eligible to be a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi and to be recognized through the annual awards and recognition process. 

Sep 23, 2010

Work continues on managing the weed Palmer amaranth

In hopes of learning more about the genetic adaptation that has allowed a so-called monster weed to resist herbicides, Dr. Jim Burton is studying the weed's genome. Learning more about Palmer amaranth's resistance could lead to the creation of crops that can adapt to other hardships, including drought, and could ultimately help farmers better deal with resistant weeds. 

Sep 23, 2010

Sweet Potato Field Day takes place Oct. 14

The latest North Carolina research related to sweet potatoes will be the focus of an Oct. 14 field day at the Cunningham Research and Education Center in Kinston. Participants will hear about such topics as development of new varieties and the latest in weed control and insect management issues. And they will even have the chance to sample sweet potato beer and chips. 

Sep 23, 2010

Bioenergy field day set for Sept. 30 in Oxford

Hear what N.C. State University scientists have to say about some of the most promising N.C. crops for bioenergy during a field day set for Sept. 30 in Oxford. 

Sep 23, 2010

The changing job picture

We face two big job questions: First, will jobs come back? And second, where will the new jobs be? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden tackles the second question.