Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

May 16, 2017

Student Spotlight: NC State Helps Ethan Jordan Address Real-World Farm Questions

NC State junior Ethan Jordan lives in two worlds: On the weekends, he's usually working on his family's Columbus County farm. Then on weekdays, he's on campus, pursuing a degree in agribusiness management. These worlds came together recently in practical research Jordan presented at a university symposium. 

May 12, 2017

Economic Oracle

By Chelsea Kellner Video by Chris Liotta Governors and growers, city councils and small businesses have sought the insights of Extension economist Mike Walden since he started his radio show… 

May 12, 2017

Executive Decisions

With a recent gift to CALS, alumnus Johnny Barnes is making sure others with similarly complex agribusinesses can access first-rate continuing education. 

Apr 10, 2017

Extension Specialist Addresses U.S. House Ag Committee

NC State's Guido van der Hoeven talks with the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Agriculture about the impact of current tax laws. 

Apr 2, 2017

Student Spotlight: Five Questions with Brock Deatherage

Baseball season -- that beloved harbinger of spring -- is in full swing, and CALS student Brock Deatherage is front and center for the Wolfpack. 

Mar 27, 2017

Program Builds Leaders for North Carolina Agriculture

With farmers making up only 2 percent of the population, James Lamb believes it’s more important than ever for them to let the public know about agriculture. That’s just one of the reasons he devoted 50 days over two years to a program aimed at preparing agricultural leaders for North Carolina. 

Mar 7, 2017

Growing a Future

When Katelyn Thomas didn't get accepted into NC State as a freshman, she pursued an alternate path. Thanks to STEAM, Thomas is now a CALS Honors student majoring in agricultural business management. 

Jan 27, 2017

Renkow on Immigration

Mitch Renkow, an NC State agricultural economist, tells WRAL-TV that a proposed crackdown on immigration means some laborers – both documented and undocumented – may not be as willing to come to the U.S. or stay for work. Fewer workers will drive up the cost of labor and the cost of goods for everything from construction to farm work, he said. 

Nov 16, 2016

Beghin Named ARE Head

A former professor with NC State University has been appointed head of Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics effective Jan. 1. Dr. John C. Beghin, an economics professor at Iowa State University, will succeed Dr. Charles D. Safley. 

Sep 22, 2016

NC State to Study Economic Value of Improving Water Quality

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that NC State University is one of six universities awarded a total of $4.8 million in funding to work with local communities to better understand the economic value of water quality.