Consumers like Utah’s fresh, packaged fruit
A recent study conducted by researchers at Utah State University's Department of Applied Economics explores Utah consumers’ perceptions and preferences regarding fresh and packaged fruit products.
Agribusiness Student Ethan Rasmussen Launches Company AgRecords
For farmers and ranchers, record-keeping can mean the difference between success and losing their livelihoods. Producers need hard data about what happens in their fields for everything from insurance to government grants
Ryan Bake Receives Scholarship from the American Royal Livestock Show
Upon receiving the scholarship, Bake was inducted into the Royal Scholars, a group of students passionate about agriculture and the livestock industries. Each scholarship recipient is selected based on their academic achievement, leadership excellence and...
USU Agricultural Economics Student Represents State of Utah at Western Governors' Association Conference
Ryan Bake, an agricultural economics student at Utah State University and member of the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Council, was selected to be a delegate at the Western Governors’ Association conference this summer.
New Certificate Program for Aspiring Small Business Managers
A new certificate program that gives students a foundation of basic small business skills in accounting, management and economic analysis has been approved in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences’ Department of Applied Economics (APEC).
CAAS Valedictorian, Jeff Austin
Jeffrey Austin has achieved outstanding academic success in the university’s Department of Applied Economics and also became a well-rounded scholar as he pursued undergraduate research and Extension work in addition to his coursework.
USU Economists Bring Home Top Honors from National Conference
To earn her doctoral degree, Tatiana Drugova would ultimately travel halfway around the world and complete her graduate studies in field that was entirely new to her.
The Trade Deals Moving Forward and the One That Just Won't Budge
The USDA has announced a $16 billion package that includes payments to farmers and programs intended to open markets in other countries.
NEW Agriculture and Natural Resources Law Course Begins Next Semester
The College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (CAAS) is offering a new agriculture and natural resources pre law minor beginning with a class spring semester 2019.
A Diminished Monument
Paul Jakus and Sherzod Akhundjanov research economic impacts of energy sector, ranching and tourism industry salaries, and market forces that influence them.
USU Agribusiness Degrees Will Prepare Students in Mauritius and Beyond
Utah State University’s agribusiness and international agribusiness programs in the Department of Applied Economics the first to offer four-year degrees from an American university in that country.