Author: Dee Shore

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. 

Jun 2, 2016

You Decide: How can we boost economic growth?

Politicians of all parties and persuasions have one thing in common on the campaign trail: They are talking about economic growth. Actually, they’re talking about the lack of robust economic growth and solutions for making the economy stronger. 

Jun 1, 2016

Stewart named MU vice chancellor

Dr. Marshall Stewart, director of college leadership and strategy for NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named vice chancellor of extension and engagement at the University of Missouri, effective Aug. 15. 

May 30, 2016

Occupational change in North Carolina

Many say the job market is changing rapidly and that future workers may change what they do -- their occupation -- several times during their work career. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains what he's found as he's looked closely at occupations in North Carolina.