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Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

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Economist Mike Walden

Aug 22, 2025

You Decide: Good or Bad Direction on Inflation?

NC State University economist Mike Walden weighs the ups and downs of inflation and how that's impacting prices today. 
Economist Mike Walden

Aug 8, 2025

You Decide: Which Economic -Ism is Best   

NC State economist Mike Walden explains the difference between capitalism and socialism and whether a mix of both is possible. 
Economist Mike Walden

Jul 25, 2025

You Decide: Should You Be a Buyer or Seller of the Economy?  

With the year more than halfway through, NC State economist Mike Walden takes stock of the economy and looks at whether households and businesses should be buyers or sellers of the economy. 
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Jul 17, 2025

Monks Named Associate Dean and Director of NC State Extension

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has named David Monks, a respected CALS administrator, researcher and longtime Extension advocate, as associate dean and director of NC State Extension, effective Aug. 1. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jul 11, 2025

You Decide: Is the National Debt Still a Big Worry?

NC State economist Mike Walden discusses the national debt, if it's really a problem for the economy and ways to control it. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 27, 2025

You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?

Social security is top of mind for everyone these days. NC State economist Mike Walden breaks down how it's supposed to work and what the future of the program may look like. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 13, 2025

You Decide: Will North Carolina Get an MLB Team?

NC State economist Mike Walden weighs the viability of North Carolina getting an MLB team and the potential economic impacts that would follow. 
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Jun 9, 2025

New Digital Tools Refine Cover Crop Selection

Members of the N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative’s Extension Agent Network help connect farmers with new agricultural technologies, such as the Cover Crop Selector, ensuring the emerging tools are field-ready. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 30, 2025

You Decide: Where are We on the Inflation Battle?

NC State economist Mike Walden sheds light on the labyrinth of factors that impact inflation, rising prices and wages. 
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May 28, 2025

Matthew Vann Named Interim Associate Director of NC State Extension

Matthew Vann, associate professor of tobacco production and management, will become NC State Extension’s interim associate director and state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Community and Rural Development (CRD), effective June 1.