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You Decide: Should We Worry About The Declining Birth Rate?

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Sep 4, 2024

Heeding the Cattle Call

Doctoral student Benjamin Rajo's journey from cattle farm manager in rural Honduras to NC State agricultural researcher was spurred on by natural curiosity and determination.  
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Aug 30, 2024

Extension Director Receives Long Leaf Pine Award

Richard Bonanno, outgoing associate dean and director of NC State Extension, has been awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award for state service given by the North Carolina Governor. 
Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Aug 23, 2024

You Decide: Are We Headed for a Recession?

The economic outlook for 2024 started with optimism as inflation slowed while job growth remained steady. But could a recent dip in the stock market and cooling employment rate signal an inevitable recession? You decide. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 9, 2024

You Decide: What Will AI Mean for North Carolina Jobs?

By Mike Walden AI — short for “artificial intelligence”— is the technology wiz of the moment. One-third of businesses are now using AI, with the number expected to rapidly climb.… 
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Jul 30, 2024

Alumna Helps Develop First Seedless Blackberry

CALS alumna Lauren Redpath has leveraged her doctorate in horticultural science to help cultivate the world’s first seedless blackberry. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 26, 2024

You Decide: Did COVID Permanently Change the Labor Market?

Economist Mike Walden says the pandemic could have long-term effects on the workplace beyond virtual work and meetings, depending on population growth and tech trends. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 12, 2024

You Decide: Have Cities Reached Their Peak?

Are there signs of a rural renaissance in North Carolina? Economist Mike Walden tracks population trends. 
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Jul 8, 2024

Elevating AI for Tech-Driven Turfgrass

CALS graduate student Brynna Bruxellas is aiming to take turfgrass technology to the next level through her research of drone technology in agriculture. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 28, 2024

You Decide: What’s the Biggest Issue Facing the Country?

How will AI reshape the landscape of education and workforce development? Economist Mike Walden explores the possibilities. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 14, 2024

You Decide: Should We Worry About The Declining Birth Rate?

The birth rate has been falling globally and in the United States. Economist Mike Walden explores how a shrinking population could impact communities now and in the future.