There are a number of things standing between Kenyan farmers and more effective seeds, meaning that many of them aren’t benefiting from the full effects of technology. A recent Economist article looked at some of the …
In The Media
When Low Unemployment Isn’t Enough
Unemployment rates are nearing record lows as we approach the 2020 election, but that doesn’t mean all the news is good. As AAE Professor Steve Deller points out, many people remain under-employed, and are finding …
Exploring Manufacturing Growth in Wisconsin
Manufacturing jobs have increased across much of the state in recent years. And while some policies under Scott Walker are to thank for the expansion, AAE Professor Steve Deller points out that it might have …
Protecting the Health of Rural Wisconsin
AAE Professor Steven Deller says that funding for economic development is the key to keeping rural economies healthy. As communities in decline are fighting to keep their health care local, they look for other ways …
CBD Boom Hits Wisconsin
With the legalization of hemp farming and a booming CBD market, Wisconsin hemp agriculture is back, and potentially promising big returns. An AgWeb Farm Journal interview with AAE Professor and Renk Agribusiness Institute Director Paul …
Foxconn not a wonder after all?
AAE Professor Steven Deller is quoted in a Washington Post article on the disappointing reality of Foxconn in the state of Wisconsin so far. Some residents remain optimistic about the possibility, but so far the …
Struggling Midwestern Farmers
Suffering from the impacts of flooding, low commodity prices, and trade wars, Midwestern farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. Read what AAE Professor Paul Mitchell and others have to say about their currently …
Agriculture in Wisconsin
AAE Professor Steven Deller recently released The Contribution of Agriculture to the Wisconsin Economy: An Update for 2017. The report finds that the industry contributed over $100 billion to the economy despite farm losses. The …
From Beijing to Wausau
In a panel held in June, Ian Coxhead explains how the Trump administration approach to tariffs can have negative consequences for farmers in Wisconsin. From corn to ginseng, farmers across the state are dealing with …
Questionable Impact of Subsidies
AAE Professor Steve Deller recently was featured on NPR’s Central Time talking about whether subsidies for farmers are enough to overcome the impact of recent tariffs. Read why he says the subsidies are ‘band-aids on …