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Global Agricultural Value Chains and Food Prices paper now forthcoming in the AJAE!

November 4, 2025

My paper with Bernhard Dalheimer titled “Global Agricultural Value Chains and Food Prices” is now forthcoming at the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

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Jeff Peterson reflects on his role of director as he prepares to return to full-time faculty

September 22, 2025

After 10 years of serving as director for the Water Resources Center (WRC), Jeff Peterson bids farewell as he transitions to a full-time faculty position in the Department of Applied Economics. From the integration of the multiple new programs to helping create the most recent strategic plan, Jeff has had a strong impact on the WRC and will surely be missed by many. We asked him a few questions about his time as director.


Distinguished McKnight Professor Marc Bellemare talks the farm crisis of the '80s on MPR

September 19, 2025

Farm Aid is coming to town for it's 40th concert. We learn about the history of the 1980s farm crisis here in Minnesota-featuring Distinguished University McKnight Professor Marc Bellemare.


A year in the crown: Princess Kay's dairy filled diary

August 11, 2025

How CFANS student Rachel Visser brought curiosity, connection and authenticity to her unforgettable journey as Princess Kay of the Milky Way.


AFBM student Rachel Visser crowned 71st Princess Kay

June 5, 2025

CFANS and AFBM/ACM student Rachel Visser was recently crowned the 71st Princess Kay of the Milky Way. She reflects on her experiences in and passion for the dairy industry.


Crashing the Classroom-with Jeff Stamp

June 20, 2025

At the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship Jeffrey Stamp is transforming how students think about their futures — by teaching them to think like entrepreneurs.


Sarah Hagenow named 78th Alice in Dairyland

May 28, 2025

Being Alice in Dairyland is a tradition for Poynette family as Sarah Hagenow is tapped for role.


We underfund agricultural research at our peril

April 11, 2025

This work not only helps ensure that food is abundant and safe, it’s a pillar of Minnesota’s economy.
By Brian Buhr


Why does buying groceries feel so painful?

July 10, 2024

Assistant professor Charlotte Ambrozek is featured in this MPR interview discussing why groceries are still so expensive and why buying them feels so painful.