MSU AFRE@MSUAFRE

Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University. A leader in #AgEcon locally, nationally, and around the world 🌎 #MSUAFRE

 East Lansing, MI
afre.msu.edu
Joined September 2017
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MSU AFRE@MSUAFRE
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Registration is open for the 2026 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference on Oct. 27 at MSU. Hear from experts on farm policy, agricultural markets and industry outlooks. Register by Oct. 20! events.anr.msu.edu/event.cfm… @brownfield @MichFarmBureau @MichAgToday @MichAgBiz
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Registration is still open for the 2026 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference! Join us Oct. 27 at MSU for expert insights on farm policy, agricultural markets and industry outlooks. Register by Oct. 20: bit.ly/agcredit26 #MSUAFRE #MichiganAg
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Congratulations to Rundong Peng who tied for first place in the GSS/C-FARE Policy Communication Contest! The contest challenges graduate students to translate complex agricultural and applied economics research into clear, objective policy guidance for decision-makers.
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Competitors develop a concise, evidence-based policy brief on a timely issue, with finalists advancing to deliver a 10-minute presentation that demonstrates their ability to communicate research clearly, accurately and without technical jargon.
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The competition emphasizes policy relevance, analytical rigor and effective communication—skills that are increasingly essential for economists working in academia, government and industry.
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Congratulations to all of our graduate and undergraduate students who graduated this spring! We wish you the best in your future and we are so grateful for the impact you have left on our program and the agriculture industry!
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Please join us in congratulating Songqing Jin, who is as a recipient of a 2025-2026 William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award! This is the highest award given to faculty at @michiganstateu! We are so proud of the work he has done and continues to do to advance economics!
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He has developed a world-class program of rigorous, policy-relevant research addressing the key development issues confronting rural households and communities in developing countries! Congratulations Songqing!
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Congratulations to David Ortega who received the 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award! To learn more about the award, read the article below. cast-science.org/cast-presen…

CAST Presents 2025 Borlaug CAST Communication Award to Dr. David Ortega and Announces Science...

Ceremony held March 3 at the Library of Congress honored leaders in agricultural science communication.

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Our very own Erik Nordman, is the director of the Institute of Public Utilities at Michigan State University. As part of our weekly series called "Ask Extension Wednesdays, Dr. Nordman answers your frequently asked questions about data centers in Michigan. youtu.be/IceL7Z_fwmc?si=1DzS…

Dr. Erik Nordman answers your questions about Data Centers

Erik Nordman, PhD, is the director of the Institute of Public Utili...

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Congratulations to our very own Songqing Jin who was selected to receive the Carl K. Eicher International Development Award! He will be recognized during the International Awards Ceremony on April 16!
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Congratulations to Dr. Rick Horan who was recognized as a 2026 AAEA Fellow! Recognition as an AAEA Fellow is AAEA's most prestigious honor. The 2026 AAEA Fellows Class will receive their award at the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, MO.
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Heading out for some last minute holiday meal shopping? @CANRatMSU's @dlortega offers some tips.
Holiday feast on a wooden table featuring sliced meat with lemon and rosemary, cheesy potatoes, roasted vegetables, salad, rolls, a candle, and festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

ALT Holiday feast on a wooden table featuring sliced meat with lemon and rosemary, cheesy potatoes, roasted vegetables, salad, rolls, a candle, and festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting ambiance.

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John Hannah Distinguished Professor Dr. Felicia Wu is seeking to hire an incoming AFRE Ph.D. student as an RA. The position will focus on research at the intersection of food safety, food security, and public health at both the national and global levels. (1/3)
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There will be a strong focus on food contaminants, such as chemicals and toxins (aflatoxin and other mycotoxins, arsenic and other heavy metals, foodborne pathogens), their impact on health, and the national and global burden of disease and how to improve food safety. (2/3)
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The ideal candidate will possess experience and/or interest in food-related research, public health, health economics, and a strong work ethic. Please direct questions about this opportunity to Dr. Felicia Wu at fwu@msu.edu. (3/3)
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NEW Research Assistantship (with Professor and Elton R. Smith Chair in Food & Agricultural Policy Alan Ker) AFRE faculty member Professor Alan Ker is seeking to hire an incoming AFRE Ph.D. student as an RA. The position will focus on research related to one of a number of areas:
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econometrics, risk management, crop insurance, program/policy evaluation, etc. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, quantitatively inclined, and have a strong work ethic. Please direct questions about this opportunity to Dr. Alan Ker at keralan1@msu.edu
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NEW Research Assistantship: Food security, nutrition, and health (with Dr. Leah Costlow) Please direct questions about this opportunity to Dr. Leah Costlow at costlow1@msu.edu.
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The 3rd Annual @MSUAFRE Farm Labor Conference is off to a great start this morning! Today we will be hearing from academic, industry, and government leaders on issues facing farm labor in Michigan and around the country!
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