Terry Hurley Named 2026 AAEA Fellow
Please join us in celebrating Terry Hurley as being selected as one of AAEA's 2026 Fellows!
Trump administration freezes child care funding amid fraud claims: Impacts on families, providers, and politics
President Donald Trump’s administration says it’s freezing $185 million in child care funds nationwide this year amid allegations of potential fraud in Minnesota.
Professor Elizabeth Davis, Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota, is interviewed.
Steve Polasky receives the Publication of Enduring Quality Award
Steve Polasky won the Publication of Enduring Quality Award from the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (AERE) in 2025.
UMN Wins in Dairy Cattle Judging Contest
The University of Minnesota placed 1st overall in the collegiate dairy cattle judging contest hosted by the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), Louisville, KY on November 8.
Paul Glewwe Named Regents Professor
“Professor Glewwe has had a global impact on teaching and advising, he has received international recognition for his research, and he is committed to outreach and service. In essence, Professor Glewwe lives out the mission of the University of Minnesota.”
--Rebecca Cunningham
President, University of Minnesota
Global Agricultural Value Chains and Food Prices paper now forthcoming in the AJAE!
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
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
Farm Aid is coming to town for its 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
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
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.