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I Am CALS: Sana Siddiqui

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Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Nov 15, 2024

You Decide: Is the Economy Passing Its Annual Evaluation?     

Economist Mike Walden explains how we can examine the health of the U.S. economy, using both short- and long-term measurements. 
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Nov 14, 2024

New Grant Gets Proactive with Pigs  

A collaboration of researchers will explore a new, high-tech approach to controlling indoor environments for pigs with support from a $1.15 million grant from the National Institute of Farming and Agriculture. 
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Nov 13, 2024

Food Animal Scholars Find Their Way

The Food Animal Scholars program offers mentorship and hands-on learning for poultry science and animal science majors interested in food animal medicine. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Nov 1, 2024

You Decide: How Can Social Security be Saved?

NC State economist Mike Walden examines Social Security and how the U.S. could continue to pay for the national retirement program in the future. 
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Oct 22, 2024

Food Systems Leadership Institute Marks Twenty Years

With its 2024 cohort of fellows, the Food Systems Leadership Institute celebrates its 20th anniversary and sets goals for the organization’s future. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 18, 2024

You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading in North Carolina?

By Mike Walden North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for… 
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Oct 14, 2024

Precision Livestock Technology Elevates CALS Research

New state-of-the-art precision livestock technology will enhance CALS research stations across North Carolina, enabling researchers to improve livestock farming. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Oct 4, 2024

You Decide: What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?

NC State economist Mike Walden says the Federal Reserve’s recent reduction of its interest rate could be a net plus or a net minus, depending on the reasons behind it, what it implies about the economy and its effects on investments. 
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Sep 25, 2024

Seeding Enterprising Farmers

NC State Extension’s Executive Farm Management program will continue to be accessible to farmers thanks to a gift from Flatlands Insurance Group. 
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Sep 23, 2024

I Am CALS: Sana Siddiqui

CALS alumna Sana Siddiqui says her varied education as a biological and agricultural engineering major helped set her up for success as an entrepreneur.