Wheat field in Northern Colorado
The study of economics looks at scarcity and tradeoffs. Agricultural economics is particularly complicated because there are a number of factors involved: land management, air quality, food production, and more. Our team of economists study these factors and their tradeoffs to inform our research of sustainable solutions for animal agriculture.

AgNext Agricultural Economics Publications:

Nathan D. Delay, Michael D. Boehlje, Shannon Ferrell. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, January 2023

Anna T. Maher, Micolas E. Quintana Ashwell, John A. Tanaka, John P. Ritten, Kristie A. Maczko. Journal of Environmental Management, March 2023

Meet Our Agricultural Economics Team:

John Ritten, Ph.D.

John Ritten, Ph.D.

Agricultural Economist and Extension Specialist

Nathan Delay, Ph.D.

Nathan Delay, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Livestock Economics