Mar 7, 2025 WATT Poultry

Study tackles slow growth broiler welfare, housing standards

Meeting these new standards will require significant investments by poultry producers and could raise product prices for consumers, so it’s important to have research data to justify the changes first, said lead researcher Allison Pullin, assistant professor of animal welfare in the Prestage Department of Poultry Science at North Carolina State University (NCSU). 

Mar 7, 2025 Environmental Health News

Tennessee bill could limit state regulation of PFAS and other chemicals

“Today, all kids are born with some PFAS in their bodies, and that wasn’t the case 20 years ago.” — Suzanne Fenton, director of the Center for Human Health and the Environment at North Carolina State University 

Mar 7, 2025 WUNC

A poultry disease expert at NC State explains bird flu

Colloquially “bird flu,” or officially the H5N1 avian influenza, has been spreading among wild birds and poultry. While the public health risk remains low, there are some preventative measures you can take. Guest – Dr. Rocio Crespo, a poultry veterinarian and researcher and a professor at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University 

Mar 6, 2025 The Herald Sun

Data centers in NC: Secret locations, hyperscale giants and Raleigh’s next ‘edge’ site

The state doesn’t maintain an official list of data centers, or of the data center support companies like Hitachi Energy, which has its North American headquarters at North Carolina State University’s Centennial Campus. But data centers exist, humongous and modest, in rural counties and in cities. 

Mar 6, 2025 WUNC/WFAE

Helene downed millions of trees. Some landowners are racing to burn debris before wildfires strike

In short, the burn bosses thought they had more time. When the dried piles catch, a controlled fire risks becoming uncontrolled. Climate change is exacerbating this phenomenon in much of the world, according to Robert Scheller, associate dean for research at North Carolina State University’s College of Natural Resources. “Fuels are drying out faster. We’re… 

Mar 6, 2025 Yahoo! News

Here’s where Trump tariffs are likely to hit family budgets the most

In a January report, North Carolina State University researcher and associate professor of forest economics and policy, Rajan Parajuli, said U.S. companies would likely attempt to recoup tariff-related losses by raising the price of Canadian softwood lumber, which would potentially impact the housing market by making building materials more expensive. 

Mar 6, 2025 NC Health News

Student conference focuses on AI and DEI in health care

“You always need a human in the loop, particularly in health care,” Fay Cobb Payton, a NC State University professor emeritus, said last week. Cobb Payton, whose area of expertise is information technology and business analytics, was one of two keynote speakers at the 46th annual Minority Health Conference last week at the Friday Conference Center… 

Mar 5, 2025 Blue Ridge Public Radio

Helene downed millions of trees. Some landowners are racing to burn debris before wildfires strike

In short, the burn bosses thought they had more time. When the dried piles catch, a controlled fire risks becoming uncontrolled. Climate change is exacerbating this phenomenon in much of the world, according to Robert Scheller, associate dean for research at North Carolina State University’s College of Natural Resources. 

Mar 5, 2025 The Washington Daily News

Flocking to Farm-Fresh: Here’s what to know about buying eggs from your neighbors

“The NC Egg Law states that when selling eggs they must be clean and that you can’t sell more than 30 dozen eggs per week unless you’re willing to grade the eggs,” Ross said. “NC State Extension offers an NC Egg Grading School through our Layer Specialist at the North Carolina State University Prestage Department of… 

Mar 5, 2025 WUNC

Tornadoes in North Carolina: How to prepare

In 2019, the National Weather Service estimated that North Carolina sees about 31 tornadoes per year. A 2023 study by N.C. State University said the state averages about 29 tornadoes per year. 

Mar 5, 2025 Farm Progress

N.C. farmers need $1B in disaster recovery

Troxler noted that a financial analysis on the 2024 weather disasters conducted by North Carolina State University economists Blake Brown and Mike Walden revealed agricultural losses of nearly $5 billion from both Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains and droughts and floods in eastern part of the state.  

Mar 4, 2025 Inside Higher Ed

Clothing Drives Help Students Stay Warm in the Winter

North Carolina State University hosts an annual Wolfpack Winter Coat and Clothing Drive to collect new and gently used winter clothing, including coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, socks and other winter essentials. Items are given to students and staff in need on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Mar 4, 2025 The Salisbury Post

You decide: Can we sense and cents about the debt?

The national debt has been an issue in the country for decades. But concern about the debt has peaked for two reasons. First is the debt’s size, today totaling $36 trillion. As a percent of the economy, the debt is at 120 percent. The only other times the debt was above 100 percent of the… 

Mar 4, 2025 The News & Observer

Trump’s tariffs are expected to go into effect soon. How could they affect NC buyers?

While the tax is levied on the importer, it’s often the consumers who end up paying for the tax, said Robert Handfield, a distinguished professor of supply chain management at North Carolina State University. 

Mar 4, 2025 Marketplace

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for your grocery bill?

There is “limited economic rationale” for these policies, said Andrew Greenland, an assistant professor of international economics at North Carolina State University. Countries normally avoid placing tariffs on their allies, Greenland said.