Author: Dave Caldwell

Jul 20, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Are jobs coming, and where?

What will the future hold as far as jobs are concerned? Mike Walden discusses two reports that look at the future of American job creation. 

Jul 17, 2012

Dr. Richard Linton named College of Agriculture and Life Sciences dean

Dr. Richard Linton, a nationally recognized food-safety authority who serves as professor and chair of the Department of Food Science and Technology at The Ohio State University, has been named dean of North Carolina State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective Sept. 15. 

Jul 9, 2012

Tomato growers take note, late blight is early this year

Late blight, a plant disease that can kill tomato plants, has been found on North Carolina tomatoes earlier in the growing season this year than usual, and home gardeners who grow tomatoes may want to be aware of the threat. 

Jul 6, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is the true inflation rate being hidden?

It often seems the inflation rate reported by the government doesn't square with our personal experience with the cost of living. What's going on? Mike Walden explains. 

Jun 27, 2012

Tyre Lanier named IFT Fellow

Dr. Tyre Lanier, professor of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Food Technologists. 

Jun 22, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Are our personal finances back in order?

We saw a dramatic collapse of household wealth during the recession. Are we now back on solid economic ground? Mike Walden discusses. 

Jun 8, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What's the meaning of super-low interest rates?

The interest rate paid on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes fell to it's lowest point ever recently. What does that super-low rate mean for your and the nation's economy? Mike Walden discusses. 

Jun 4, 2012

Scientists seek public's help to aid trees

North Carolina State University scientists are seeking the public's help in identifying hemlock and Fraser fir trees that appear to be able to resist insects that are killing many of the trees. 

Jun 1, 2012

CALS dean candidates named

A search committee named to select candidates for dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has selected three candidates. CALS Dean Johnny Wynne, who has served as interim dean or dean for nine years, plans to retire at the end of June. 

May 25, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What explains North Carolina's high jobless rate?

North Carolina has the seventh highest unemployment rate in the nation. Mike Walden discusses the factors that may have contributed to the state's unusually high jobless rate.