College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics

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  Q&A with ABM Major Maddie Cary

  Published on September 16, 2021
  After an eye--opening summer internship and an exciting opportunity with the Michigan Agriculture Council, sophomore Maddie Cary is discovering new passions in the field of agribusiness management.

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  Remembering Mike Weber (1944-2021)

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Professor Emeritus Mike Weber left a lasting impact on the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and on the lives of people around the world.

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  Grad Spotlight: Mohammed Beroud

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Mohammed is a third-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

• Updates on the economy, agricultural industries and outlooks featured at the 2021 Ag Credit Conference

  Published on September 15, 2021
  Hear from experts on agricultural trade, macroeconomic outlook, grain, carbon, specialty crop, dairy and livestock markets, while networking with MSU faculty, MSU Extension educators, industry representatives, and others.

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  MSU Researchers Launch New App to Help African Farmers and Purchasers

  Published on August 28, 2021
  Researchers in the Departments of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics and Community Sustainability have developed a new mobile phone app with the potential to help millions in West Africa.

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  Grad Spotlight: Rahul Dhar

  Published on August 20, 2021
  Rahul is a fifth-year student in the dual Ph.D. program in Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) and Economics.

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  Tom Reardon Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor

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  Thomas Jayne Named an Honorary Life Member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists

  Published on August 10, 2021
  Honorary Life Member is the IAAE's highest professional honor

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  AFRE Graduate Student Receives National Recognition for Teaching Excellence

  Published on August 4, 2021
  Graduate student April Athnos has recieved three teaching honors in 2021.

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  Meet AFRE's 2022 Job Market Candidates

  Published on August 2, 2021
  AFRE is pleased to announce our latest PhD job-market candidates. All three candidates anticipate completing their PhDs in the Spring or Summer of 2022.

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  Tom Reardon Named University Distinguished Professor

  Published on July 27, 2021
  Since joining the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics in 1992, Professor Tom Reardon has garnered global recognition for his scholarship, teaching, and service to the profession.

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  Grad Spotlight: Eric Abaidoo

  Published on July 16, 2021
  Eric is a third-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.

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  MSU Extension launches new Bilingual Farm Business Management Course

  Published on June 27, 2021
  The United States Department of Agriculture’s North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center has awarded MSU Extension funding for an innovative new course that meeds the needs of producers.

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  MSU Research Team Leaves Lasting Impact on Malian Food Security Outlook

  Published on June 25, 2021
  The Mali Food Security Policy Research Program has come to an end but leaves behind a lasting legacy of agricultural policy research and capacity development.

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  CANR Alumni Association announces 2021 scholarship recipients

  Published on June 23, 2021
  The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career.

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  CANR names new chair to lead Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics

  Published on June 21, 2021
  Scott Swinton, Ph.D., to serve as chair for two-year appointment.

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  In new Science publication, Jayne champions improving agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa

  Published on June 17, 2021
  MSU Foundation Professor Thom Jayne and University of Florida Professor Pedro Sanchez make the case for increasing agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa through increased investments in research, development, and extension.

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  Grad Spotlight: Christine Sauer

  Published on June 16, 2021
  Christine is a fifth-year student in the Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) Ph.D. program.

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  MSU researcher appointed to World Health Organization group studying global impact of foodborne disease

  Published on June 7, 2021
  Felicia Wu has been named a member of a selective cohort of food safety and public health researchers.

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  Gratitude and best wishes to Dr. Patricia Norris

  Published on June 2, 2021
  After 25 years as a member of our MSU community, Patricia Norris retired in May 2021.

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  Loveridge named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development

  Published on May 24, 2021
  Scott Loveridge was named assistant dean for faculty affairs and development in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR).