A minor in agricultural economics is a powerful addition to many of UW’s bachelor’s degrees. In any field, from animal and plant sciences to wildlife management or nursing, a minor in agricultural ...

In order to succeed in agriculture, producers not only need to understand the science of growing crops and animals, but also the economics of running a business – fixed and variable costs, return on ...

The American agriculture and food industries have always been integral to our country’s collective success – not only putting food on our tables but fueling jobs and opportunities for Americans. The ...

Despite recession warnings and adverse precursors in 2022, the United States’ economy performed better than predicted in 2023. Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics experts now look ...

A sharp drop in net farm income among row crop farmers has held a hefty grip on the ag economy this year. 2025 isn’t forecast to be much better, with margins expected to be in the red again for all ...

University of Delaware alumnus Rodolfo Nayga Jr. wants to know what people eat. When people ask the internationally renowned food economics researcher what he does for a living, that’s where he starts ...

As farmers apply for the Trump administration's agriculture economic relief program, Arkansas farm leaders want Congress to do more to help an industry struggling from intense economic pressure.

Women are continually becoming more prevalent in Wyoming’s agricultural sector. Yet, women-owned operations in Wyoming report lower earnings than similar men-owned operations. Additionally, Wyoming ...

MOLINE, Ill. — In the last three months, John Deere has laid off more than 1,000 employees across the company. It most recently includes around 600 production employees across three factories that ...

Agricultural economics is a multifaceted discipline that integrates economic principles with the complexities of food production, rural development, and sustainable natural resource management. At its ...