Spearhead economic feasibility study of sorghum processing in Africa for a USDA-funded project through market research in Tanzania, Kenya, and South AfricaDevelop key relationships between Kansas State University and sorghum industry leaders in the US and AfricaCompile and analyze price data to predict cost competitiveness of sorghum-based productsSynthesize results in regular reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications Collaborate with… Show more Spearhead economic feasibility study of sorghum processing in Africa for a USDA-funded project through market research in Tanzania, Kenya, and South AfricaDevelop key relationships between Kansas State University and sorghum industry leaders in the US and AfricaCompile and analyze price data to predict cost competitiveness of sorghum-based productsSynthesize results in regular reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of researchers Show less

Collected and analyzed data to estimate the economic impact of reduced groundwater use for irrigated cropland in Kansas to aid policy decision-makingPredicted sorghum and corn production and prices based on multiple policy scenarios and presented results

Estimated impact of genetically modified maize varieties on farmers yield, cost, and risk in South AfricaDesigned and implemented online marketing survey to estimate grain merchandisers willingness to pay for electronic trading

Analyzed international agriculture policy, coffee production, and trade to predict impact on pricesStreamlined data collection process for agricultural loan officers to coffee and cocoa farmers