
Title
Professor & SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management SpecialistOffice Building
Harding HallOffice
202Mailing Address
Harding Hall 202Economics-Box 2220
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
To help producers and agribusinesses understand and make the best use of commodity marketing and insurance tools.Education
Ph.D., Agricultural Economics, University of IllinoisM.S., Agricultural Economics, North Dakota State University
B.A., Economics, University of Minnesota, Morris
Academic Interests/Expertise
Agribusiness Management, Commodity Marketing, Agricultural Finance, Farm Sector, Rural EconomyAcademic Responsibilities
AgEc 478: Agricultural FinanceAgEc 484/584: Trading in Agricultural Futures and Options
Extension Responsibilities
Providing analysis and insights for producers and agribusinesses as they understand and implement commodity marketing and insurance tools. Serving on the technical advisory committee of the Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC). Participating on the NCCC-134 regional committee.Professional Memberships
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA)Area(s) of Research
Price Analysis, Pricing Mechanisms, Interest Rates, Crop InsuranceDepartment(s)
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Ness School of Management and Economics
SDSU Extension