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Each year, the Renk Agribusiness Institute awards scholarships to undergraduates majoring in Agricultural Business Management (ABM), Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE), or pursuing the certificate in Business Management for Agricultural & Life Sciences.

Throughout this fall, AAE faculty Ian Coxhead has hosted a new video podcast, “Talking Trade”, exploring trade issues affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Presentation by AAE faculty Paul Mitchell on Alternative Agricultural Opportunities at the Wisconsin Economic Development Association Fall Meeting.

The Wisconsin Energy Institute’s recent conference included AAE faculty Paul Mitchell and Steven Deller as speakers.

This fall, AAE faculty Ian Coxhead, a development economist and specialist on East and Southeast Asia, hosted a series of video podcasts, “Talking Trade”, that explored international trade issues affecting Wisconsin and the Midwest.

AAE faculty Tessa Conroy, an economic development specialist, highlights five economic impacts of COVID-19 and evaluates their effects within Wisconsin state.

As a member of the UW hemp team, Paul Mitchell, AAE faculty and extension specialist, is cautious in his current assessment of the economic and market potential for hemp in Wisconsin.

International scholars—both students and research colleagues—are integral and valued members of our department, college, and university. Several recent statements and actions by members of the United States government have cast doubt on international scholars’ intentions …