New Research Highlight Video Addresses Watershed Plan

We’ve launched a new research highlight on the K-State Ag Econ YouTube Channel! Josh Roe and Robert Wilson discuss the keys to success in developing the Tuttle Creek Watershed Plan, which was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency this fall as one of the nation’s best. The plan was developed by staff from the Office [...]

Featherstone Receives APLU Regional Teaching Award

Allen Featherstone, professor of agricultural economics, received one of five regional teaching awards from the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities. The award was presented during the Food and Agricultural Sciences Excellence in College and University Awards Program on Sunday, Nov. 13. Since joining K-State Agricultural Economics in 1986, Featherstone has taught a variety of [...]

Flinchbaugh Receives American Agri-Women Veritas Award

Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh received the American Agri-Women’s highest honor, the Veritas Award, on Nov. 10 during the organization’s convention in Wichita, Kan. Flinchbaugh is a professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University. The Veritas Award is given to individuals who have been public witness to the “pursuit of truth” in accordance with the principles [...]

Ag Econ Department Welcomes New Faculty Members

The Department of Agricultural Economics welcomed five new faculty members with the start of the fall semester. Brian Briggeman, Associate Professor 305C Waters Hall • (785) 532-2573 • Brian.Briggeman@agecon.ksu.edu Brian Briggeman joined the faculty this fall as associate professor of agricultural economics and director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center. Briggeman earned his bachelor’s degree [...]

KFMA Introduces New Area Economists

The Kansas Farm Management Association welcomes the following area economists. Scott Laird, Southwest Scott Laird grew up farming in Knoxville, Iowa, raising hogs and purebred Limousin cattle. In 1986 he graduated from MidAmerica Nazarene University with a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness. He returned home to farm with his in-laws and operate a livestock sale barn. [...]

EPA Recommends K-State Watershed Plan

A watershed plan for two Kansas rivers has been recognized as one of the nation’s best, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Staff from the Office of Local Government in K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics helped develop a watershed plan for the Lower Big Blue and Lower Little Blue Rivers, a transboundary watershed in northern [...]

University Grants Barton Professor Emeritus Status

K-State president Kirk Schulz has awarded David Barton, retiring director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, the designation of professor emeritus of agricultural economics. Barton’s new title is effective immediately. Barton has served on the agricultural economics faculty at Kansas State University for 35 years, including 27 years as ACCC director. During his tenure, he [...]

Dalton Studies Effects of Climate Change on African Agriculture

by K-State Communications and Marketing Climate change in Africa, including increased temperatures and decreased rainfall, is causing an uncertain future for African farmers. But an international research team that includes a Kansas State University agricultural economist hopes to bring clarity to the situation. Timothy J. Dalton, K-State associate professor of agricultural economics, recently completed two [...]

EPA Recommends K-State Watershed Plan

A watershed plan for two Kansas rivers has been recognized as one of the nation’s best, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Staff from the Office of Local Government in K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics helped develop a watershed plan for the Lower Big Blue and Lower Little Blue Rivers, a transboundary watershed in northern [...]

Faculty, graduate students participate in AAEA Annual Meeting

K-State Agricultural Economics faculty and graduate students recently participated in the 2011 Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting in Pittsburg, PA. Participants from the department are as follows: Agri-food Sustainability and its Relationship to Firm Strategy and Performance. “Does Sustainability Pay? Sustainability As a Source of Competitive Advantage for Public Agri-food Companies.” Vincent Amanor-Boadu [...]