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Jan 15, 2025

Soil Specialist Enthusiastic for International Partnerships

CALS soil specialist Luke Gatiboni values his recent international work in Malawi, with the goal of transferring agricultural technologies to improve soil health and agricultural production. 

Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Jan 10, 2025

You Decide: What Does It Take to ‘Get Ahead’?

How do you get ahead financially and what are the steps you should take to get there? Economist Mike Walden discusses the different paths for setting and reaching your financial goals. 

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Jan 8, 2025

Improving Cattle Production in Malawi

Felipe Carvalho da Silva, a reproductive biologist and beef specialist with NC State University, recently traveled to Malawi to learn how he can help support cattle farmers in breeding more productive herds. 

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Jan 6, 2025

From Laptop to Biotech Lab

As an alumnus of the Interdisciplinary  Biochemistry Master's Program, David Smith found a path to a meaningful career in the biotech industry. 

Economist Mike Walden

Dec 27, 2024

You Decide: Will the DOGE Succeed?

With the proposed DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) zeroing in on federal spending, economist Mike Walden looks at some of the steps the advisory group could recommend to accomplish its goals. 

Economist Mike Walden

Dec 13, 2024

You Decide: What Are The Impacts of Tariffs?

What are tariffs? How are they used? And can they help encourage domestic companies expand? Economist Mike Walden breaks down the ins and outs of tariffs, and what they mean for both businesses and consumers. 

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Dec 9, 2024

Destination: Graduation

Four soon-to-be graduates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reflect on their time at NC State and what comes next. 

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Dec 2, 2024

General Mills Gift Supports Poultry Environment Research

With funding from General Mills, CALS poultry scientists are exploring how different environments impact the growth, well-being and meat quality of broiler chickens. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Nov 29, 2024

You Decide: Will Prices Decline?

Economist Mike Walden explains how inflation, the prices of goods and services, and workers’ pay rates affect household purchasing power. 

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Nov 26, 2024

I Am CALS: Annie Hardison-Moody

The joy of building community is what motivates CALS faculty member Annie Hardison-Moody to extend her work far beyond the boundaries of campus in the hopes of making the world a little better.