Dee Shore

Apr 6, 2012

Ecology and wildlife

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Experts 

Apr 6, 2012

The magic price of $4.25

Everyone is focused on rising gas prices. Concerns are now being raised that the higher fuel costs might end the good news we’ve recently received about the economy. Should we be worried? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 5, 2012

Stock market indicators

The stock market has been doing well recently, and this is helping the economy. But with so many stocks available, how can we get a fix on what stocks in general are doing? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 4, 2012

The export boom

One of the bright signs of today’s U.S. economy has been exports: American companies are now selling more to foreign countries than ever before. So what are we selling? And why are exports doing this well? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 3, 2012

Program awards funds to expand 13 agribusinesses

The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share program this week announced the recipients of its 2012 equipment cost share awards. 

Apr 3, 2012

The efficient market debate

There’s a debate going on among economists about how investment markets work, and the debate has big implications for average investors. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden sheds light on what the discussion is about. 

Apr 2, 2012

Student Perspectives: Rachel Turner

In this audio slideshow, CALS senior and aspiring conservation veterinarian Rachel Turner discusses her published research on equine colic as well as an internship that took her to Sri Lanka to work with elephants. 

Apr 2, 2012

Protecting poultry from Salmonella

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers are working to develop a vaccine that would protect poultry – and by extension people who eat chickens and eggs – from Salmonella. 

Apr 2, 2012

Who pays taxes?

Is it true that nearly half of households pay no taxes? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Mar 30, 2012

Gas prices up again

To paraphrase a famous politician, Here we go again. Just as there are some glimmers of hope for the economy, drivers are getting hit with higher gas prices. The question is always why. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.