Member in the News: Marin Bozic

Marin Bozic, University of Minnesota How Likely is $11 Milk? By: Farm Journal's MILK - May 22, 2017 How likely is it that catastrophic events like what happened in 2009 and 2012 likely to take place? “In the last 10 years we have had two major events that each would cost more than $1 billion [if MPP were in place at the time],” says Dr. Marin Bozic, economist in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. “Are these events likely to occur again over the next 10, 20 or 30 years?” (Continued...) Read the entire article on Farm Journal's MILK

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Call for Applications: Editor of Choices Magazine

The AAEA Board is seeking applications for a co-editor of Choices magazine to help further the strategic goals of the publication as a resource for readers interested in the policy and management of agriculture, the food industry, natural resources, rural communities, and the environment. Choices magazine currently reaches over 2700 non-member subscribers, but there is room to grow.

Seeking Innovative Approaches to Choices

As an online-only publication, Choices magazine is well positioned to evolve along with advances in communication channels and tools. As such, the AAEA Board is interested in considering innovative approaches to the development and distribution of content via the Choices magazine.

Applications

Applications should include a narrative describing innovative approaches to the development and distribution of Choices content. Additionally, applicants should provide a statement of support from their host institution and a current CV. AAEA will provide a small honorarium and financial assistance for Choices-related travel.
Applica­tions should be sent electronically in a single document to Kristen McGuire, AAEA Executive Director, at kmcguire@aaea.org by June 15, 2017. Third-party nominations of potentially interested candidates who can then be solicited for their materials are also welcome.

Responsibilities

Choices editors are responsible for the development and coordination of all content published in the e-magazine. The editors provide leadership, coordination, and oversight of all aspects of publishing in conjunction with the Choices Editorial Council and AAEA Business Office. Once new editors are selected, the editors will divide the editorial responsibilities as appropriate.

Terms and Membership Requirement

Editor terms will be determined at the time of appointment but will not exceed four years. Terms will be staggered in order to smooth the transition of future editors. According to AAEA policies, all editors must maintain current AAEA membership while serving as an editor.

Members in the News: Newton, Loveridge and Shupp

John Newton, American Farm Bureau Federation Ultrafiltered Milk Sparks a U.S.-Canada Trade Battle By: The Wall Street Journal - May 14, 2017 “If you take Nafta away, all of a sudden it gets more expensive to sell U.S. agriculture products,” says John Newton, a director of market intelligence at the American Farm Bureau Federation. Nafta has been very good for U.S. farmers, Mr. Newton says, and pulling out could have all kinds of negative effects, such as Mexico shifting corn purchases from the U.S. to South America, or losing an important market for rice. (Continued...) Read the entire article on The Wall Street Journal Scott Loveridge & Robert Shupp, Michigan State University Climate Change Could Be Catastrophic for Mobile Homes: Study Michigan State University research cited By: U.S. News - May 9, 2017 The Michigan State team noted that income inequality has caused the number of mobile homes in the United States to surge over the past several decades. "Though mobile homes offer a relatively inexpensive but comfortable housing alternative, it appears that this trend has made the United States more vulnerable to tornadoes over time," the researchers said in a university news release. "Given this trend and our findings, it is critical that federal, state and local policymakers consider alternatives to reduce vulnerability for those living in this type of housing arrangement," they added. (Continued...) Read the entire article on U.S. News

See other Member in the News items Know another AAEA Member who has made statewide, national, or international news? Send a link of the article to info@aaea.org or ascheetz@aaea.org  What research and topics are you working on? Want to be an expert source for journalists working on a story? We want to hear from you. Contact Jay Saunders via email, jsaunders@aaea.org.