Author: Dee Shore

Jun 20, 2016

Putting the Science in Low and Slow

NC State University's BBQ Camp takes participants back to school as they study the science behind the art that is barbecue. The two-day seminar was the first public offering of a university-level, science-based class of its type in the Southeast. 

Jun 20, 2016

Cutting out the middle man

Over the years, many people have made a living being middle men or women. This is someone -- a real estate broker, insurance agent or car dealer, for example -- who stands between the producer and the buyer and helps the buyer evaluate alternative products and services. But now there are more opportunities for a person to buy directly from the producer. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Jun 16, 2016

Ag students pursue legislative internships

Two North Carolina State University students are spending their summer on Capitol Hill, thanks to legislative internships made possible by an endowment honoring the late N.C. Sen. Jesse Helms. Ethan Holland and Elizabeth Gillispie are the first Helms interns since 2005. 

Jun 16, 2016

You Decide: What can we learn from the 1970s’ gas crisis?

Two important events happened in NC State economist Mike Walden's life 40 years ago. He met his future wife, and he was an an unwilling participant of the decade’s gas crisis. While the gas crisis wasn’t fun at the time, he writes, it has provided some lessons for how public policy makers respond to shortages in key commodities, like gasoline. 

Jun 14, 2016

NC State among universities calling for increased ag research investment

NC State University, along with 12 other prominent research institutions, joined the SoAR Foundation today in calling for a surge in federal support of food and agricultural science. 

Jun 13, 2016

Why is the economy growing slowly?

Is the North Carolina economy growing slowly -- and if so, why? NC State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Jun 7, 2016

Opinion: A place at the table for all farmers

Small-scale farms are necessary for maintaining the health and welfare of North Carolina's people and communities. So are larger-scale farms.
 But in looking at some of the conversations taking place on social media, you would think one can only exist if the other ceases to exist. Associate Dean Rich Bonanno contends the dialogue should not be framed as either-or, but rather both-and. 

Jun 7, 2016

Resistance Remedies

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers John Cavanagh and Rodolphe Barrangou are among the NC State scientists working on different approaches to fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 

Jun 6, 2016

5 things you should know about grilling burgers

Grilling is a great opportunity to have fun with friends and family. But do it wrong, and you could get sick. Extension food safety expert Ben Chapman provides five tips for safe grilling. 

Jun 6, 2016

What we all have — and what we don’t

Income determines much of what we can buy and use. When it comes to common household durable goods, like cars, electronics and appliances, has the gap between what a typical high-income household and a typical low-income household possesses widened or narrowed in recent years? NC State University economist Mike Walden answers.