Author: Dave Caldwell

Aug 16, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Should you use a reverse mortgage?

For older homeowners, a reverse mortgage can provide added income. But homeowners need to understand how a reverse mortgage works. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Aug 12, 2013

Searching for Salmonella

A team of North Carolina State University scientists is looking for Salmonella on tomatoes and around tomato production areas. What they find could help farmers grow tomatoes that have a decreased likelihood of carrying Salmonella. 

Aug 2, 2013

YOU DECIDE: What’s the best gauge of North Carolina’s economy?

How's North Carolina's economy faring? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden counts (and explains) the various ways to measure economic activity. 

Jul 26, 2013

Bringing CALS to counselors

A summer program raises awareness of CALS among high school and community college students by reaching out to their guidance and college transition counselors. 

Jul 25, 2013

Visiting scientist wins Argentina’s highest science prize

A visiting scientist from Argentina who has been working in the Department of Crop Science is the winner of the most prestigious science award given in Argentina. 

Jul 19, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Can inflation be too low?

We usually worry about rapidly rising prices when we think about inflation. But N.C. State University economist explains that inflation can also be a problem if it's too low. 

Jul 18, 2013

Huntington named Animal Science Fellow

The American Society of Animal Science has honored Dr. Gerald Huntington, professor emeritus in the Department of Animal Science, for his contributions to animal science. Huntington accepted the society’s Fellow Award July 9 during the organization’s annual meeting in Indianapolis. 

Jul 17, 2013

Swartzel receives highest IFT honor

Dr. Kenneth Swartzel, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has received the highest award given by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a professional society for food scientists. 

Jul 11, 2013

Land speculation

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the ups and downs of land and housing prices and how these gyrations have impacted the economy over time. 

Jul 10, 2013

Trade, technology and towns

N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses how the lowering of trade barriers and information technology have impacted different parts of the country.