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Sep 13, 2012

Measuring poverty

Poverty rates have risen about 4 percentage points in the last decade, with the 2010 measure standing at near 15 percent. But N.C. State University economist Mike Walden says that analysts don’t think this is an adequate measure of poverty. 

Sep 12, 2012

Organic broccoli is focus of Waynesville workshop

N.C. State University will host a workshop on growing organic broccoli, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mountain Research Station, 265 Test Farm Road, Waynesville. Learn about organic broccoli production, insect management, post-harvest techniques and marketing. Also, view 28 broccoli varieties and help rate the best ones. The workshop is free and… 

Sep 12, 2012

New scholarship endowment honors 4-H’s Thearon and Vanette McKinney

The endowment will provide opportunities for N.C. 4-H members to attend the American Youth Foundation Leadership Conference. 

Sep 12, 2012

Better than it looks?

Recently the July jobs report for North Carolina was released. And the headlines didn’t look good. The statewide unemployment rate rose from 9.4 percent to 9.6 percent. But was there any good news in the report? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Sep 11, 2012

An economic lesson

A new semester has started at N.C. State University, with many students eager to learn about economics. Dr. Mike Walden, a professor of agricultural and resource economics, explains what he teaches these students about interest rates. 

Sep 10, 2012

Alternative approaches to Medicare

One of the emerging issues in the national political campaign is Medicare. Medicare provides financial help to the elderly for healthcare expenses. It’s a very large program that many argue is growing too fast to be sustainable. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at some of the alternative ideas for addressing Medicare costs. 

Sep 9, 2012

A Philosophical Approach

Deanna Osmond carries on the Extension traditions of improving lives and using science to help people make informed decisions. 

Sep 7, 2012

Benefits of public schools

Schools have opened all over the country. How can we evaluate public education’s impact? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Sep 6, 2012

CALS students awarded first N.C. Soybean Research Scholarships

The awards, recently announced by the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association, are presented to students studying soybean production and involved in soybean research. 

Sep 6, 2012

North Carolina cities on the map

North Carolina traditionally has been a state of small towns, but in recent decades some of its towns have grown up to become big cities. When we compare our state’s cities to cities around the country, how do we rank? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.