NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies
@capts_ndsu
Fargo, North Dakota Higher EducationOverview
About NDSU Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies
Advancing Agricultural Policy and Trade Through Rigorous Economic Research!
We at the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies are committed to providing data-driven research that informs agricultural policy, trade, and risk management. Through rigorous analysis and collaboration with industry leaders, policymakers, and producers, we examine the economic forces shaping U.S. agriculture and develop solutions that strengthen the industry in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest.
Our research addresses critical challenges such as the farm bill, trade policy shifts, market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and risk management strategies. By translating complex data into clear, actionable insights, we help stakeholders navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the region’s agricultural sector.
What We Do
1. Agricultural Policy and Trade Research – Assessing the economic impact of farm policies, trade agreements, tariffs, and risk management programs on agricultural markets.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Industry Collaboration – Working with policymakers, commodity groups, and agribusiness leaders to develop informed, market-driven policy solutions that support regional agriculture.
3. Education and Workforce Development – Supporting the next generation of agricultural policy leaders through specialized courses, mentorship, and hands-on training.
4. Applied Policy Insights – Producing research-backed policy briefs, white papers, and reports that connect academic findings with real-world decision-making.
Agriculture in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest operates in a rapidly evolving policy and trade environment. Through independent research and stakeholder engagement, we contribute to policies that promote a strong, resilient, and globally competitive agricultural industry.
We at the Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies are committed to providing data-driven research that informs agricultural policy, trade, and risk management. Through rigorous analysis and collaboration with industry leaders, policymakers, and producers, we examine the economic forces shaping U.S. agriculture and develop solutions that strengthen the industry in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest.
Our research addresses critical challenges such as the farm bill, trade policy shifts, market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and risk management strategies. By translating complex data into clear, actionable insights, we help stakeholders navigate challenges, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that enhance the resilience and competitiveness of the region’s agricultural sector.
What We Do
1. Agricultural Policy and Trade Research – Assessing the economic impact of farm policies, trade agreements, tariffs, and risk management programs on agricultural markets.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Industry Collaboration – Working with policymakers, commodity groups, and agribusiness leaders to develop informed, market-driven policy solutions that support regional agriculture.
3. Education and Workforce Development – Supporting the next generation of agricultural policy leaders through specialized courses, mentorship, and hands-on training.
4. Applied Policy Insights – Producing research-backed policy briefs, white papers, and reports that connect academic findings with real-world decision-making.
Agriculture in North Dakota and the Upper Midwest operates in a rapidly evolving policy and trade environment. Through independent research and stakeholder engagement, we contribute to policies that promote a strong, resilient, and globally competitive agricultural industry.