The ARC and PLC programs were authorized by the 2014 and 2018 Farm Bills and are administered under the USDA Farm Service Program; they provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops in crop prices …
Faculty
Unemployment In Wisconsin’s Rural Counties Could Top 20 Percent Amid Pandemic
AAE Professor Steven Deller discussed unemployment in Wisconsin’s rural communities.
New Era for Trade in Wisconsin?
AAE Professor Ian Coxhead, together with former Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum and dairy farmer Dave Daniels discuss what new global trade agreements could mean for Wisconsin. With new agreements in place with Canada, Mexico, and …
Taxpayers have already spent money on Foxconn
AAE Professor Steve Deller is quoted about how we might be underestimating the cost of the Foxconn deal in Wisconsin.
Specialty Milks and Creativity Keep Small Farmers in Business
AAE Professor Steve Deller talks about how to help keep your small family farm afloat in challenging times. Across Wisconsin, farmers are having to turn to creativity and specialty products to continue to be viable …
Election Looms Large in 2020 Election Battle for Wisconsin
AAE Professor Steve Deller knows that the state of the economy at the time of the election could have a big impact on the outcome.
Laura Schechter Recognized for Mentorship
AAE congratulates Professor Laura Schecter for being nominated to receive a 2019 Slesinger Award for Excellence in Mentoring, an award created to celebrate the often hidden work of individuals who help women faculty achieve their goals and …
Fighting Fake Seeds
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 …
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 …