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Economic Perspective: Income Challenges on the Farm

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Cow and researcher in a pasture with grass and trees.

May 16, 2018

Graze in the Shade: Silvopasture’s Benefits

How can a grower be more productive per acre while improving grassland ecosystems? How do we increase production to feed a growing population while sustaining available resources? Could silvopasture help? NC State's Miguel Castillo is finding answers. 
power lines

May 15, 2018

Natural Gas Prices, Not ‘War On Coal,’ Were Key to Coal Power Decline

New research from North Carolina State University and the University of Colorado Boulder finds that steep declines in the use of coal for power generation over the past decade were caused largely by less expensive natural gas and the availability of wind energy – not by environmental regulations. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 14, 2018

Economic Perspective: The Key to Faster Economic Growth

The two biggest factors in a nation's economic growth are labor supply and labor productivity. What can be done to influence these factors? 
CALS Alum Brian Forrest MD

May 14, 2018

“Change-Maker In Medicine”: CALS Alum Brian Forrest, M.D.

When he was sitting in class at CALS, Brian Forrest didn’t yet have a plan to revolutionize primary care medicine. But fast forward 17 years and he’s done exactly that, recently earning "change maker" honors from Medical Economics Magazine. 
graduates at NC State commencement

May 11, 2018

The Future is Bright: CALS Celebrates the Class of 2018

The homestretch is narrowing, and the end is in sight. Meet 10 of the college's outstanding students poised to receive degrees at commencement exercises this weekend. 
Aerial view of Belltower and downtown Raleigh to the east of campus.

May 11, 2018

You Decide: Is There a Solution for the Generational Clash?

Many experts see an emerging "generational clash" over how public resources should be allocated. What does this mean? 

May 11, 2018

Outstanding CALS Grad: Poultry Science’s Ben Alig

When Ben Alig graduates from the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, the CALS Outstanding Senior Award winner won't have to travel far to take his next step. 
Student's hand pouring water from a beaker onto a plant.

May 9, 2018

Outreach Grows Next-Generation Leaders for Agriculture and Life Sciences

Two programs in NC State’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences illustrate the creative, compelling ways that CALS faculty members get kids excited about agriculture and biosciences. 
NC State student Serene Ahmad

May 8, 2018

Outstanding CALS Grad: Serene Ahmad

Serene Ahmad jokes that “senioritis” has set in full-force. It’s no wonder the accomplished student is ready for a break – her NC State career is packed with scholarly achievements and extracurricular activities. 
NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences professor Dr. Mike Walden working in a recording studio.

May 7, 2018

Economic Perspective: Income Challenges on the Farm

Less than two percent of workers are employed as farmers, and most of us aren’t aware of the frequent ups and downs of farm income. Where are we today in this income cycle?