James H. Hilker
Professor
Department of Agricultural Economics
25 Agriculture Hall
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1039
Office Phone Number: 517-355-7455
Office Fax: 517-432-1800
Email: hilker@pilot.msu.edu

Education
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1982
M.S., Purdue University, 1977
B.S., University of Massachusetts, 1975

Current Assignment:
70% Extension
15% Teaching
15% Research

Professional Interests

• Meat demand.
• Putting decision tools on microcomputers to use a group teaching adjuncts.
• Long-run forecasting of the pork and beef sectors.
• Using pricing alternatives as risk management tools.
• Educational programs in marketing.
• Probability price forecasts.
• Farm level pricing and sales management.
• Using the microcomputer as a group teaching aid.
• Profitability of Canola.
• Competitiveness of Michigan beef industry.