Author: Dee Shore

Aug 3, 2015

Reduced recycling

Recycling household discards has grown into a big business in recent decades, but the industry is in trouble. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains to his wife, host Mary Walden. 

Aug 1, 2015

“Almanac Gardener” stays evergreen

For “Almanac Gardener,” the questions keep coming: How do I get rid of moles and voles? Which grasses are the best for lawns around here? How can I avoid blossom end rot on my tomatoes? … Over the 32 years that UNC-TV and Cooperative Extension at NC State University have worked together to produce the 30-minute how-to horticulture show, viewers have posed literally thousands of questions. 

Jul 30, 2015

Turf field day set for Aug. 12

NC State University’s Turfgrass Field Day is an annual opportunity for members of the public and the green industry to learn turf-related tips and tricks that are rooted in research. This year's event takes place Wednesday, Aug. 12. 

Jul 27, 2015

The overtime proposal

There's a proposal for the federal government to change the rules on who is required to receive overtime pay for working above a certain number of hours. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains the proposal and its potential impact. 

Jul 20, 2015

Ag accounts for one-sixth of NC income, jobs

Agriculture and agribusiness – food, fiber and forestry -- account for one-sixth of North Carolina’s income and employees, according to the latest study from NC State University economist Mike Walden. 

Jul 20, 2015

Calculating economic impact

Economists are often asked to calculate the economic effect of a new business activity, such as the opening of a manufacturing plant or the building of a residential development. NC State University economist Mike Walden explains what goes into these computations. 

Jul 13, 2015

Hot summer blues

New technologies at the Castle Hayne Research Station, coupled with NC State plant-breeding research, promise smoother harvests and better blueberries. 

Jul 13, 2015

30- vs 15-year mortgages

As the housing market improves, more people are taking out mortgages and having to decide how long the mortgage should be. NC State University economist Mike Walden compares the advantages and disadvantages of 30-year versus 15-year mortgages. 

Jul 6, 2015

Boomers, millennials and money

The baby boomer generation -- born between 1946 and 1964 -- is rapidly being replaced by the millennial generation -- born between 1980 and 2000 -- as the most numerous generation in the country. NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses how the two generations' views about money differ. 

Jul 2, 2015

This is test one

NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences conducts groundbreaking blueberry research at the Castle Hayne Research Station.