News

Apr 4, 2011

CALS animal science grad students shine at Midwestern competition

Yan Zhao, Alexandra Chaytor and Jocelyn Bishop were winners in the graduate competition at the Midwestern meeting of the American Society of Animal Science. 

Apr 4, 2011

Wolfpack rifle team and 4-H shooting sports leader competes at national event

Martha Hall was be one of approximately 70 competitors at the recent 18th annual National Junior Olympic 3-position Small Bore Rifle Competition. 

Apr 4, 2011

Women on the rise

A recent report showed that, among all the University of North Carolina campuses in the state, only one -- N.C. State University -- has a majority of men. On the other campuses, there are now more female students than male students. And N.C. Cooperative Extension economist Mike Walden says the economic implications of this are huge. 

Apr 1, 2011

Wake Up! It’s Spring! children’s program launched at JCRA

JC Raulston Arboretum’s “Wake Up! It’s Spring!” new family program sprang to life March 26. 

Apr 1, 2011

Jaykus participates in U.S. food safety programs study

Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences professor Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus was a member of a committee reviewing the Food and Drug Administration’s role in ensuring safe food. 

Apr 1, 2011

Rising inequality

There is a perception that both income and wealth have been less equally distributed among households over recent decades. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden takes a look at whether it's a mistaken perception. 

Apr 1, 2011

Mobile agriculture classroom visits North Carolina schools

The North Carolina FFA Foundation joins partners to bring a classroom-on-wheels program called Seed Survivor that teaches children the mechanics and the value of growing plants. 

Apr 1, 2011

YOU DECIDE: Is there a new reality for property values?

The post-recession decline in residential property values throughout North Carolina has implications for homeowners and county governments. Mike Walden discusses. 

Mar 31, 2011

Is North Carolina's economy still changing?

North Carolina's economy has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Industries such as textiles, tobacco and furniture, which dominated the economy for generations, have been replaced by upstarts like technology, finance and health care. Is the transformation still occurring? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds. 

Mar 30, 2011

Farm Animal Days attracts largest crowd ever

The college's annual Farm Animal Days event drew a record crowd of 10,962 during its three-day run in March. There are animals galore – including chicks, sheep and rabbits to pet – as well as roping demonstrations, tractors to climb on and complimentary cups of N.C. State’s signature “Howling Cow” ice cream.