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Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Oct 18, 2024

You Decide: Is Economic Growth Spreading in North Carolina?

By Mike Walden North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for… 
Food scientist Keith Harris with three team members at 321 Coffee

Oct 15, 2024

A Food Scientist Breaks Down the Pumpkin Spice Phenomenon

Coffee with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger — starting in August? A food scientist explains pumpkin spice's origins and its lasting appeal. 
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Oct 14, 2024

NC State Breaks Ground on New Apiculture Research Facility

The future for bees is brighter with the recent groundbreaking of NC State University’s new 5,000-square-foot apiculture research facility. 
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Oct 14, 2024

Precision Livestock Technology Elevates CALS Research

New state-of-the-art precision livestock technology will enhance CALS research stations across North Carolina, enabling researchers to improve livestock farming. 
Prestage family members with chancellor and CALS leaders

Oct 9, 2024

Poultry Science Celebrates 100 Years at NC State

NC State is one of only six U.S. universities with a dedicated poultry science department, which is celebrating a century of research and collaboration. 
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Oct 9, 2024

Creating Cultural Connections Through Aquatic Ecology

Applied Ecology Professor Alonso Ramirez has built a welcoming community for Latino students and researchers through ongoing research and initiatives. 
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Oct 8, 2024

Extending the Impact of Agriculture in Kenya

In an effort to give back to his home country, CALS Professor Peter Ojiambo is building a partnership with leaders in Kenya in the hopes of growing agricultural opportunities for farmers, especially women and youth. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Oct 4, 2024

You Decide: What Does the Fed’s Rate Cut Mean?

NC State economist Mike Walden says the Federal Reserve’s recent reduction of its interest rate could be a net plus or a net minus, depending on the reasons behind it, what it implies about the economy and its effects on investments. 
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Sep 26, 2024

Mining the Potential of pokeweed

Colleen Doherty, a professor in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry, is investigating whether the plant pokeweed could extract rare earth elements to help power batteries and bolster the green economy. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Sep 20, 2024

You Decide: Why Is There Confusion About the Job Market?

Numbers about the economy are constantly thrown at us. Economist Mile Walden helps shed some light on how to interpret them and what they mean.