This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program asks, what’s behind the death of the small car.  Mike, several auto companies have announced they are phasing out small sedans and compact cars in…

Hello everybody out there in farm country.  This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous…

Climatologist Corey Davis says expect our mild, dry days to be history for a while.

RALEIGH – The N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council will hold its second meeting on Tuesday at Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City.  Agenda items include agency update reports, invited speakers on coastal climate impacts and an update on the state greenhouse gas…

I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.   Today’s program asks, are we saving.   Mike, it’s often been said Americans have difficulty saving money for the future.  Many of us like to have things now, so…

(ST. LOUIS) – The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) announced it is accepting proposals for partnerships and collaboration for 2019. SHP encourages any organization or individuals who have an interest in working together to submit ideas. “At the SHP, we collaborate…

The Natural Resources Management Act passed by the U.S. Senate this week offers a mixed big for rural America, according to the Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federal Lands Executive Director Ethan Lane. Between the creation of…