With a nod toward brighter days ahead, spring and summer graduates, gathered for an in-person commencement ceremony at Camp Randall. Included among the 63 AAE graduates was Lusayo Mwakatika, ABM ’21, who was the undergraduate …
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Robert “Bob” Cropp, honored by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)
AAE faculty emeritus Cropp received WCMA’s 2021 Babcock Award at this year’s Cheese Expo, held online. The award recognizes contributions of those in education whohave partnered with cheesemakers in the pursuit of dairy industry innovation …
Wisconsin lawmakers push $100 billion science, technology investment
Renk Agribusiness Scholarship announces ’21-’22 recipients
Each year, the Renk Agribusiness Institute awards scholarships to undergraduates majoring in Agricultural Business Management (ABM), Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE), or pursuing the certificate in Business Management for Agricultural & Life Sciences.
Talking Trade begins Second Season
“Talking Trade”, the podcast co-hosted by AAE faculty Ian Coxhead which examines global trade issues from a Midwest perspective kicked off its second season featuring an interview with AAE alumnus Joe Glauber, former top USDA …
AAE faculty Ian Coxhead contributor to The Developing Economies’ special issue
AAE faculty Ian Coxhead was a co-author on the introduction and an article in “Pathways to Prosperity in Vietnam: Structural and Transitional Inequality in the Distribution of Opportunity“, a special issue of The Developing Economies, …
Lusayo Mwakatika BS x’21, Agricultural Business Management, epitomizes Wisconsin Experience
Since arriving in Madison from Malawi as a King-Morgridge Scholar, Lusayo Mwakatika BS x’21, a senior majoring in Agricultural Business Management, is certainly making the most of his Wisconsin Experience. Winning the CA100 speech contest …
Website helps farmers applying for the USDA Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.
The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills and are administered under the USDA Farm Service Program; they provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops in crop prices …
AAE faculty co-founds new program for graduate students and early career economists
The Association for Mentoring and Inclusion in Economics (AMIE) established by AAE faculty Priya Mukherjee and Nishith Prakash of University of Connecticut to support diversity, equity and inclusion among graduate students and early career economists.
Global Trade Issues Affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest
Throughout this fall, AAE faculty Ian Coxhead has hosted a new video podcast, “Talking Trade”, exploring trade issues affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest.