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Dec 5, 2022

How Scientists Are Creating the Perfect Christmas Tree

NBC News
In a first-of-its-kind lab at NC State, Justin Whitehill leads a team of researchers working to create super trees, Christmas trees that grow in six years instead of ten. NBC News’ Kerry Sanders sees how four decades of research are paying off just as climate change becomes an urgent challenge.

Dec 2, 2022

Biz: Christmas Tree Prices Rise As Labor Costs Hit Growers

Triangle Business Journal
“As you look at the big picture, 10% is probably the average,” said Jeff Owen, an extension forestry specialist at NC State.

Nov 28, 2022

Why You’re Paying More For NC Christmas Trees This Year

CBS 17
Jeff Owen, an extension forestry specialist at NC State, estimates trees will be between 10 and 15 percent more expensive this year than last year. Prices will likely range anywhere from $65 to $250 depending on the size of the tree and where you buy it.

Nov 26, 2022

You May Have To Pay More For A Live Christmas Tree This Year

ABC 11
Extension forestry specialist at NC State Jeff Owen said the cost of real Christmas trees grown in North Carolina is 10-15% more than last year. But although it's more expensive, the core value remains the same as what it was several decades ago.

Nov 25, 2022

The Cost To Buy A Christmas Tree This Year

WCNC
Jeff Owen, a forestry specialist at NC State, said real Christmas trees grown in North Carolina would cost about 10% to 15% more than last year to reflect inflation.

Nov 23, 2022

Christmas Tree Lots Up and Running; Shoppers Encouraged to Shop Early, Prepare to Pay More

Carteret County News-Times
Jeff Owen, a forestry extension specialist who specializes in Christmas trees at NC State, said those shopping for trees will find a great selection, but he too recommended shopping early and being prepared to dig a little deeper into their pocketbooks.

Nov 23, 2022

Ecologists Should Create Space For A Wide Range Of Expertise

Nature
Madhusudan Katti, an evolutionary ecologist at NC State, suggests five shifts that ecologists need to make to unravel the effects of colonization on their field.

Nov 16, 2022

USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young To Deliver NC State Fall Commencement Address

Three-time NC State alumna Chavonda Jacobs-Young returns to deliver the commencement address to summer and fall graduates.

Nov 15, 2022

Growing Tomorrow’s Natural Resource Leaders

In the College of Natural Resources, planet Earth provides the classroom, and nature’s bounty the curriculum — but it’s the people who set it apart.

Nov 9, 2022

2022’s Best Sports Cities

WalletHub
Jonathan Casper, an associate professor of parks, recreation and tourism management at NC State, weighs in on sports culture and on how cities can best accommodate fans.