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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. 

May 24, 2016

To Print a Plant

If NC State University’s Ross Sozzani and Tim Horn are right, three-dimensional bioprinting of plants could help push forward the field of plant improvement in a revolutionary way, allowing for the kind of improved yields needed to feed a fast-growing world population. 

May 23, 2016

Three special guests to highlight Farm to Fork Picnic Weekend

The ninth annual Farm to Fork Picnic weekend will not only be about great food but also great discussion, with an award-winning chef and two food policy experts with ties to the White House serving as special guests. 

May 23, 2016

A new plan for financing college

The cost of attending college is a big issue today, with some arguing that college debt held by graduates keeps them from buying homes and other durable consumer goods. One university recently unveiled a new plan to address the rising cost of college. NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses the highlights. 

May 20, 2016

Ag and agbiz worth $84 billion in NC

Agriculture and agribusiness – food, fiber and forestry — make up an $84 billion-a-year industry in North Carolina, contributing one-sixth of the state’s income and employees, according to the latest figures from NC State University economist Mike Walden. 

May 19, 2016

You Decide: Is there occupational churning?

NC State University economist Mike Walden has been looking closely at jobs in North Carolina — what kinds they are and how they have been changing. Our job market is constantly churning, meaning there are always some existing jobs being cut while new jobs are being created. Are there any trends?