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January 04, 2022

John LawrenceJohn Lawrence, Iowa State University vice president for extension and outreach, was part of the Farm to Table Task Force commissioned during the 2021 state legislative session to identify strategies to improve the farm-to-table supply chain in Iowa, with a special focus on increasing sales to institutional purchasers, including schools.

January 04, 2022

Dermot HayesDermot Hayes, professor, was quoted in a Dec. 22 DRGNews.com story, "Higher wages, rising input costs and supply chain problems pushing up pork prices but not producer profits."

January 04, 2022

Wendong ZhangWendong Zhang, associate professor, was interviewed for a Jan. 1 KIWA story, "Profile of farm owners in Iowa hasn’t changed much."

January 04, 2022

Chad HartChad Hart, professor, was quoted in a Dec. 22 Quartz story, "Why coffee and oat prices are rising faster than oil’s."

January 04, 2022

David SwensonDavid Swenson, research scientist, was interviewed by Donnelle Eller for a Jan. 3 Des Moines Register story about the impending layoffs of 710 workers at TPI Composites in Newton.

This story also covered by:
Ames Tribune, Jan. 4

January 04, 2022

John WintersJohn Winters, professor, was interviewed for a Jan. 4 WalletHub story, "2022's Best Cities for Jobs."

"The unemployment rate for 2022 will depend on COVID variants and policy responses, and there is much uncertainty in those. That said, the economy is currently quite strong and I expect that will likely continue through 2022. I think we will be close to the pre-pandemic unemployment rate of 3.5% by the end of 2022."

December 20, 2021

UAE study abroad 2021With passports in hand and suitcases in tow, two groups of students from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences boarded planes to study abroad during Iowa State University’s fall break. The faculty-led program to the United Arab Emirates provided students opportunities to witness international agriculture and develop a global perspective of the industry.

December 20, 2021

Assistant Professor of Economics

The Economics Department at the Stern School of Business, New York University, has an opening for two tenure-track Assistant Professor of Economics, in any field, the position starting in September 2022.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a PhD, or candidates must have successfully defended their doctoral dissertation prior to appointment, and are expected to be productive researchers and effective teachers at undergraduate, MBA and PhD levels.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

December 16, 2021

Bertan TurhanBertan Turhan, assistant professor, made two recent presentations of his research article, "How to De-reserve Reserves: Admissions to Technical Colleges in India" (joint with Orhan Aygun), at two virtual conferences.

December 15, 2021

Dermot HayesDermot Hayes, professor, was interviewed for a Dec. 1 KIWA  story, "NPB using export information to increase global demand."

December 14, 2021

Bobby MartensBobby Martens, associate professor, was asked by Chief Economist Robin Anderson and the Iowa Department of Revenue Director Kraig Paulsen to moderate the newly developed State of Iowa Chief Economist’s Council.

December 14, 2021

Wendong ZhangWendong Zhang, associate professor, announced the findings of the annual survey conducted by the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at a press conference Dec. 14. 

December 13, 2021

David SwensonDavid Swenson, research scientist, was quoted in a Dec. 8 KCCI story, "US EPA's new biofuel blending targets spark controversy."

December 13, 2021

Chad HartChad Hart, professor, was interviewed for a Dec. 9 Politico story, "Another eye-popping inflation reading is ahead. Next year could look very different."

December 13, 2021

Goodies and Giving boxEconomics department members attended the Goodies & Giving Get-together held in 260 Heady on Thurs., Dec. 9. Along with friendly banter, folks enjoyed a variety of hot beverages and tasty baked goods.

December 09, 2021

The 2021 Fall Economics alumni newsletter is now available online.

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December 09, 2021

Iowa State is partnering again with Hy-Vee to offer a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at State Gym Wednesday, Dec. 15 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Hy-Vee will have the Pfizer vaccine (first, second, third doses and booster shots) as well as the flu vaccine available for ISU faculty, staff and students.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone 18 years and older get a COVID-19 booster shot. Clinical trials have shown boosters increase immunity.

December 08, 2021

Heady Hall Office Hours

Happy Heady days

Winter Break 
Dec. 20 - Dec. 22, 2021 AND Jan. 3 - 14, 2022
7:30 - 4 pm

Dec. 23, 2021 - Jan. 2, 2022
The main office and undergraduate office will be closed and locked.
In case of emergency during this period, contact the Department of Public Safety at 515-294-4428, or in a true emergency dial 911.

December 08, 2021

Lee SchulzLee Schulz, associate professor, recorded an interview with the Market Journal about hog and beef demand, prices, and supply chain issues in the livestock commodities for this year and into next year as well. The interview was shot in the News Service broadcast studio.

December 07, 2021

Chad HartChad Hart, professor, was interviewed for a Dec. 7 Maquoqueta Sentinel-Press story, "Big yields, strong prices mean high cotton for farmers."

December 07, 2021

Wendong ZhangA new study by Iowa State University economists found that lake recreation activities in Iowa drove over $1 billion in spending in the state in 2019.

December 07, 2021

Wendong ZhangWendong Zhang, associate professor, received a Young Professional Achievement Award from Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Alumni Society.

December 07, 2021

David SwensonDavid Swenson, research scientist, was interviewed for a Dec. 2 KCRG story, "Iowa economist: Omicron variant of COVID-19 may slow economic recovery."

November 29, 2021

Lee SchulzLee Schulz, associate professor, was quoted in a Nov. 25 Axios story, "How America's turkey supply chain brings birds to your table."

November 29, 2021

Dermot HayesDermot Hayes, professor, was interviewed for a Nov. 27 Iowa Farmer Today story, "Iowa State economist covers ground on global trade topics."

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