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Study helps farmers along Dan River make decisions following coal ash spill

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Sep 7, 2015

Meeting our future water needs

North Carolina’s expected growth over the next several decades will create many challenges, including increased water usage. NC State University economist Mike Walden discusses options for dealing with the increased need. 

Aug 31, 2015

The productivity mystery

What's the mystery surrounding current economic productivity numbers? NC State University economist Mike Walden explains. 

Aug 28, 2015

You Decide: North Carolina vs. South Carolina: Is There an Economic Winner?

Mike Walden considers which of the two Carolinas could have an edge on the economic scorecard – and why. 

Aug 24, 2015

Shifting shares

There's a general perception that two of North Carolina's traditional industries, agriculture and manufacturing, contribute much less to today's economy than in previous decades. But, as NC State University economist Mike Walden explains, "It's always the case of how you measure these things." 

Aug 19, 2015

Crops on the ground, eyes in the air

CALS scientists are launching a better future for agriculture through unmanned aircraft. 

Aug 17, 2015

The argument for public research

Research on new products or applications can, and does, occur in both private companies as well as in government. The federal government, in fact, spends more than $100 billion annually on research in a variety of areas. But some contend that all research should be done in the private sector. NC State University economist Mike Walden outlines the counter argument. 

Aug 14, 2015

You Decide: What’s Behind the Productivity Slump?

Rather than being regarded as a secondary economics statistic, productivity numbers should be front and center and on everyone’s radar, says Mike Walden, as he explores the current economic mystery of lagging productivity and low growth in worker pay. 

Aug 10, 2015

Seeding North Carolina’s future

CALS and its partners strive to make North Carolina the world’s leader in plant sciences innovation. 

Aug 10, 2015

Jobs of college graduates

College enrollments have increased substantially in recent decades. Young people understand that getting a college degree is a factor leading to a higher salary -- although it's not a guarantee. When economists consider where graduates work, does their specific fields of study matter? NC State University's Mike Walden answers. 

Aug 10, 2015

Study helps farmers along Dan River make decisions following coal ash spill

When 39,000 tons of coal ash entered the Dan River in 2014 from a ruptured pipe at a Duke Energy steam plant near Eden, farmers who grow crops and graze cattle along the river banks turned to Cooperative Extension with questions about contamination. And NC State University soil scientists provided research-based answers.