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 ...

The U.S. food and agricultural sector—including food retailers—contributes about 18.5%, or $8.61 trillion, to national gross domestic product (GDP), according to the 2023 “Feeding the Economy” ...

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 ...

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 ...

Farmer sentiment rallied 6-points to 123 in April, based on Purdue’s Ag Economy Barometer. The reason for the shift is rooted in financial improvements, according to James Mintert, professor in the ...

With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — There are several variables that come into play when looking at the economic outlook for 2025, said Matt Erickson, Farm Credit Services of America ag economic and policy adviser, ...

The study found that North Dakota’s agriculture industry generates $41.3 billion annually in gross business volume, supports 123,360 jobs and contributes $10 billion in labor income. North Dakota Gov.

Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell has announced Hunter Jones as the director of the Kentucky Department of ...