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Jul 5, 2011

In Lee County, Extension supports tornado recovery

On April 16, Seth Holt was working on his farm in Lee County, when he saw a dark cloud headed his way. Holt, a Lee County agricultural Extension agent, took shelter from what turned out to be a major thunderstorm on his farm. But later he realized how lucky he had been when he saw the devastation that tornadoes had done to his county. 

Jul 5, 2011

Behnke wins national eXtension award

Dr. Andrew Behnke recently won the national 2011 eXtension Community of Practice Achievement Award. He was cited for his "technological innovation and extraordinary inclusiveness and generosity in sharing his skills and resources at the local, state and national levels." 

Jul 5, 2011

Used car prices

More people are going to car showrooms to shop for vehicles. For those shoppers who want a one-, two- or three-year-old car, the prices could be shocking, says N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden. 

Jul 4, 2011

Tax facts

Taxes are always a subject for lively discussion. Do we have new data that show how North Carolina stacks up compared to other states? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jul 1, 2011

Household wealth update

Wealth, or the value of our assets minus our debts, is important to everyone. Each quarter new numbers on household wealth are released. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden discusses the latest batch. 

Jun 30, 2011

Internet growth

The Internet's expansion has probably been the signature feature of our economy over the last two decades. Almost every day we hear of new applications and uses. Has anyone calculated just how much of our recent economic growth has been due to the Internet? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Jun 29, 2011

Cause of a crash

To avoid another economic downturn like we’ve had, we need to know the cause of very bad recessions. Economists today point to too much credit, according to N.C. State University's Mike Walden. 

Jun 28, 2011

Historian Clark to host session at 4-H exhibit

During 4-H Congress, 4-H'ers visiting the "Leading Together" exhibit at D.H. Hill Library will have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Jim Clark, retired N.C. State faculty member and author of the centennial book on N.C. 4-H, Clover all Over: North Carolina's First 4-H Century. 

Jun 28, 2011

Retirement insecurity

Most people look forward to retiring, but a stark reality of retirement is that retirees must rely on income from sources other than working. This means income from Social Security, private pensions, or other retirement funds. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden describes a study that looks at how adequate will these be for future retirees. 

Jun 27, 2011

Seller financing

In today’s challenging housing market, it’s often tough for both sellers and buyers. A technique popular a quarter century ago has reappeared to help close deals. What is this? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.