News

Update from the Chair

Published on November 21, 2017
Chairperson of AFRE, Titus Awokuse, gives an update on the everything accomplished in the department in 2017, and looks toward the future.
Choice Modeling, Grocery Stores, and Global Impact from David Ortega

Published on November 15, 2017
Assistant professor David Ortega tackles pressing retail and agricultural issues around the world, with the help of MSU, AFRE, and prominent economics methods.
Welcome New AFRE Faculty Members

Published on November 8, 2017
AFRE has welcomed five new faculty members during the 2017 fall semester. Help us in welcoming each new faculty, who brings outstanding prior experiences and expertise that further enriches our department.
Recently Named AAEA Fellow Bob Myers Looks to the Future of AFRE’s Graduate Programs

Published on November 2, 2017
AFRE Associate Chairperson and Director of Graduate Programs Bob Myers gives an inside look on his AAEA Fellowship and the graduate program's future.
AFRE Job Candidates for Fall 2017

Published on October 31, 2017
AFRE is proud to announce our MS and PhD job-market candidates for Fall 2017.
Mywish Maredia Recognized for Innovations in Legumes

Published on October 30, 2017
Congratulations to AFRE professor Dr. Mywish Maredia for receiving an Award for Meritorious Achievement from the Technical Management Advisory Committee (TMAC) of the Feed the Future Legume Innovation Lab in August, 2017.
AFRE Graduate Students Win on International Stages

Published on October 30, 2017
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics graduate students have won two major conference competitions, receiving first place at the IFAMA and AAEA student case competitions.
AFRE Faculty Member Recognized for Research Work in Developing Nations

Published on October 27, 2017
Congratulations to AFRE assistant professor Saweda Liverpool-Tasie, for receiving a Meritorious Award from The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists.
AFRE Alumna Works “Against the Odds” to Bridge Gaps in Natural Resources

Published on October 27, 2017
Alumna of both AFRE MS and PhD programs, Nicole Olynk Widmar is opening up dialogues and understanding between producers and consumers, in new and innovative ways.
Remembering AFRE Outreach Specialist Mary Zehner

Published on October 27, 2017
Join us in remembering Mary Zehner, retired AFRE instructor and marketing outreach specialist.
AFRE Alumna Works “Against the Odds” to Bridge Gaps in Natural Resources

Published on October 24, 2017
An alumna of both AFRE master's and doctoral programs, Nicole Olynk Widmar is opening up dialogues and understanding between producers and consumers in new and innovative ways.
David Schweikhardt Remembered at Ag Hall

Published on October 16, 2017
Over 100 colleagues, friends, and family gathered in Agriculture Hall on October 13, 2017 to honor and remember Dr. David Schweikhardt and his lasting impact on the department and the industry.
Testing for food toxin in U.S. grocery store items

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan State University researcher Felicia Wu has worked on investigating a food toxin known as aflatoxin.
AFRE Department has a new brochure

Published on July 27, 2017
AFRE is a leading department in agricultural and applied economics with Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. See what we offer!
The Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Recognizes MSU AFRE’s Excellence

Published on July 19, 2017
The Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the world's leading professional association for this field of study. This year has been particularly outstanding for AFRE with several AAEA recognitions of our faculty achievements.
A new book by AFRE Food Security Group team

Published on June 28, 2017
Strengthening Regional Agricultural Integration in West Africa: Key Findings & Policy Implications Edited by: John M. Staatz, Boubacar Diallo and Nathalie M. Me-Nsope
MSU professor Thomas Jayne testifies on The Next Farm Bill

Published on June 16, 2017
MSU Professor Thomas Jayne was requested to testify before the House Committee on Agriculture on "The Next Farm Bill: The Future of International Food Aid and Agricultural Development," June 7.
Beloved agriculture economics professor David Schweikhardt dies

Published on June 6, 2017
David B. Schweikhardt, professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, was found dead in his home last week. No cause of death has been identified.
From South Korea to MSU, Vincenzina Caputo continues to grow her success

Published on June 1, 2017
Vincenzina Caputo, AFRE assistant professor, aims higher in her research on how food consumers make choice and how those choices affect the food system supply chains and policy.
People and awards of 2016-2017

Published on June 1, 2017
The Department of AFRE congratulates several faculty who received awards and says goodbye to former faculty members who passed away this year.
MSU alumna credits her work at AFRE to success in her career

Published on June 1, 2017
Now an assistant professor at the University of Delaware, Leah Palm-Forster's research identifies barriers to getting farmers to enroll in conservation programs.