News

Jul 19, 2013

YOU DECIDE: Can inflation be too low?

We usually worry about rapidly rising prices when we think about inflation. But N.C. State University economist explains that inflation can also be a problem if it's too low. 

Jul 19, 2013

Cautions on the housing rebound

Most of the news on the housing market has been good recently, with sales, prices and new construction all moving in a positive direction. But, as N.C. State University economist Mike Walden tells his co-host, Mary Walden, some experts are having second thoughts. 

Jul 18, 2013

Huntington named Animal Science Fellow

The American Society of Animal Science has honored Dr. Gerald Huntington, professor emeritus in the Department of Animal Science, for his contributions to animal science. Huntington accepted the society’s Fellow Award July 9 during the organization’s annual meeting in Indianapolis. 

Jul 18, 2013

Ag agents receive state, national awards

Seven agricultural agents with North Carolina Cooperative Extension have received awards from the North Carolina Association of County Agricultural Agents. All of the state winners will be recognized as national winners in September. 

Jul 18, 2013

News and stocks

Although some may say it’s a lost cause, many investors are constantly trying to predict patterns in stock prices. Recently a study focused on the impact of the news stories on stock prices. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden outlines what the study found. 

Jul 17, 2013

Swartzel receives highest IFT honor

Dr. Kenneth Swartzel, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences, has received the highest award given by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a professional society for food scientists. 

Jul 17, 2013

Extension’s role in alternative energy is subject of WRAL-TV story

On Wednesday, July 17, WRAL-TV featured a story about how three Harnett County farms are working with N.C. Cooperative Extension to develop various on-farm systems of alternative energy. Agent Gary Pierce described how alternative energy benefits farmers. 

Jul 17, 2013

Crumbling infrastructure

A recent bridge collapse in the state of Washington seems to be just one example of the nation’s infrastructure problems. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether the infrastructure is really falling apart before our eyes. 

Jul 16, 2013

Bigger isn’t always better

There’s an accepted notion that big everything – TV screens, food portions and companies – is better. One such belief is that larger firms are more efficient and can, therefore, offer lower prices to garner more sales. But is this bigger is better belief always true? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 15, 2013

Report: North Carolinians should eat more fruits and vegetables

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that North Carolinians aren't eating enough fruits or vegetables, but a growing number of farmers markets and other projects, some led by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and North Carolina Cooperative Extension, give us a chance to reverse the pattern.