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Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Female student sitting on rocky Irish coast

Jun 26, 2023

Third-Generation Beekeeper Explores Irish Agricultural Practices

CALS alumna and third-generation beekeeper Jessie Cline immersed herself in Irish culture while advancing her passion for honey bees. 

NC State's Memorial Belltower with the sun peeking through the trees

Jun 21, 2023

Four Incoming CALS Students Named Park Scholars

The four students were selected for the Park Scholarship out of more than 3,400 applicants. 

Mike Walden, CALS ARE Extension

Jun 16, 2023

You Decide: Where is the Economy Today?

Economist Mike Walden shares why worries of a recession are declining. 

Profiles of three people standing in a field during sunset

Jun 7, 2023

Triple Digits: North Carolina Agricultural Impact Tops $100 Billion

North Carolina agriculture rebounds from pandemic challenges and sets a new record for economic impact. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

Jun 2, 2023

You Decide: What Determines the Dollar’s Worth?

Economist Mike Walden shares how the U.S. dollar’s value is related to inflation and monetary policies, both domestically and internationally. 

Caroline Vande Berg sits next to a food trough, where a row of heifers eat.

May 31, 2023

Students Churn Out Dairy Creations From Farm to Table

NC State students help create Howling Cow milks and ice creams by caring for cattle, preparing products and serving frozen treats. They learn hands-on skills that support their coursework, research and future careers. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 19, 2023

You Decide: Is the Economy Good, Bad or Uncertain?

Economist Mike Walden shares the good, bad and uncertain parts of the current economy. 

NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 5, 2023

You Decide: Will WFH and AI Help or Harm Us?

Economist Mike Walden explores the impacts of remote work and artificial intelligence on the labor market. 

Economist Mike Walden

Apr 21, 2023

You Decide: How Does North Carolina Compare On Taxes?

Now that the tax deadline has passed, are you curious about how North Carolina measures up to other states in terms of taxes? An NC State expert breaks down the latest state rankings. 

"Drought on Lake Mead" by U.S. Geological Survey is marked with CC0 1.0.

Apr 19, 2023

Study: Tribal Water Rights Underutilized in U.S. West

Lack of irrigation infrastructure and convoluted land ownership issues represent the major impediments to tribes, the study suggests.