An agricultural economist with over 10 years of professional experience, this expert provides analysis related to farm management, agricultural finance, and production economics within commercial farming operations. Their background includes 3 years of expert witness experience with deposition involvement, supporting evaluation of financial performance, land valuation, and cost structures in agricultural matters.

Their work focuses on agribusiness operations, agricultural lending and credit analysis, and financial management of crop and livestock production systems. Additional expertise includes farm asset management, including land values, rental rates, and production costs, as well as risk management and profitability evaluation. Their experience also encompasses financial analytics for crop production, cash rent program analysis, and applied economic evaluation across grain, oilseed, and livestock operations.

Holding a doctoral degree in agricultural economics with specialization in production economics, econometrics, and finance, this expert also earned a master’s degree in economics focused on agricultural real estate and finance, along with a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in political science. Their academic and applied work includes teaching and extension programming, working directly with agricultural producers, lenders, and industry stakeholders to address financial and operational challenges.

In addition to academic roles, this expert has experience in agricultural consulting and applied economics, including ownership of a consulting practice focused on agribusiness and economic analysis. Professional affiliations include membership in organizations such as the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, reflecting engagement with industry standards and agricultural economic research.