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Apr 9, 2012

Warm winter brings early fruit, wheat maturity

This winter’s mild temperatures and the early onset of spring have some North Carolina agriculture crops maturing ahead of schedule. In most cases, the early crop maturity will not be a problem. But a late freeze could signal big problems for some crops. 

Apr 9, 2012

Student Perspectives: Alex Johnson

A member of the Wolfpack's basketball team, Alex Johnson is a self-described go-getter with three career goals: playing basketball, working in sports communication and serving as a mentor for troubled youth. Hear more about this CALS graduate student in this audio slideshow (Photos by Becky Kirkland, N.C. State University Communications, and Mark McIntyre, N.C. State Athletic Media Relations) 

Apr 9, 2012

Tax tips

It’s that time of year again: time to file income tax returns. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden gives two suggestions. 

Apr 6, 2012

Ecology and wildlife

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Experts 

Apr 6, 2012

The magic price of $4.25

Everyone is focused on rising gas prices. Concerns are now being raised that the higher fuel costs might end the good news we’ve recently received about the economy. Should we be worried? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Apr 5, 2012

4-H to honor Larry Wooten, Francis Pressly and Dr. Mike Davis at Lifetime Achievement Awards event

The North Carolina 4-H Lifetime Achievement Awards celebration will be held Wednesday, April 11, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education in Raleigh, N.C. The annual fundraising event will honor the lifetime achievements of former 4-H members, families and supporters. Media are invited to attend. 

Apr 5, 2012

Stock market indicators

The stock market has been doing well recently, and this is helping the economy. But with so many stocks available, how can we get a fix on what stocks in general are doing? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers. 

Apr 4, 2012

April is Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the sacrifices made by military families and their children. A number of events are scheduled across the state to honor military youth. 

Apr 4, 2012

Feeding future populations is the issue at 2012 Commissioner’s Series kick-off session

The event was the first of two sessions in this year’s Commissioner’s Speaker Series, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Agricultural Institute, Agri-Life Council, Alpha Zeta and the CALS Alumni and Friends Society. The next session is April 11. 

Apr 4, 2012

The export boom

One of the bright signs of today’s U.S. economy has been exports: American companies are now selling more to foreign countries than ever before. So what are we selling? And why are exports doing this well? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.