UW Ag & Applied Economics

09/02/2026

The Annual welcome-back hike to Medicine Bow Peak for Fall 2026 is in the books!

We do this hike annually to introduce new grad students and faculty to the beauty of Wyoming.

Thank you to everyone who participated and fought through the high elevation!

08/31/2026

Welcome to all our new freshman and happy first day of classes!

We wanted to thank everyone who participated in Saddle Up this past week as well as the members of the Alumni Industry Network who helped welcome everyone to UW.

Ron Rabou, Michael Vandel, Kendall Eisele, Robbie Alexander, and Jordan Steele continue to be great inspirations and resources to all AgBusiness students!

08/25/2026

The Wyoming Ag Experiment Station is looking to hire a Senior Project Coordinator!

The coordinator will play key roles with communication, outreach events, social media, awards, and special projects.

Take a look at the application:

To provide project leadership and assist with directing and overseeing operational, financial, personnel, and planning functions of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES). This person will work directly with the WAES Director to plan, implement, evaluate, and refine processes and project...

08/18/2026

USDA Risk Management Agency has opened two applications for Agricultural Economists! Take a look at the details in the links below:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/880818600?_gl=1*1pwy6xw*_ga*MTg4NTYyMzgwLjE3NjMwMzczMjc.*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3ODY5Njk0OTgkbzU1MCRnMSR0MTc4Njk3MTc1NyRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/880822500?_gl=1*18l6iji*_ga*MTg4NTYyMzgwLjE3NjMwMzczMjc.*_ga_5222X8D281*czE3ODY5Njk0OTgkbzU1MCRnMSR0MTc4Njk3MjY4MCRqNTQkbDAkaDA.

This position is located in the Risk Management Agency (RMA), Deputy Administrator for Product Management, Actuarial, Prices & Filling Division, Prices Branch. The incumbent will serve as professional economist in the Actuarial and Product Design Division, Prices Branch. As such, the employee is res...

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Mark Eisele for being inducted into the Wyoming Agriculture Hall of Fame!

08/13/2026

As GrowinG 2026 internships are winding down and wrapping up, take a look at some of the highlighted experiences of this year in the Spring 2026 Newsletter!

Spring Newsletter (2026)   Hands in the work, eyes on the why. See what our 2026 GrowinG Interns are learning. CLICK here to read the Spring Newsletter (2026)

07/29/2026

Join us in congratulating Professor Chris Bastian on his incredible career milestone of surpassing 100 publications!

This remarkable achievement reflects more than 30 years of dedication to research, teaching, and service in the AgEcon department. Dr. Bastian's contributions have advanced the field and made a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the agricultural community.

Congratulations, Chris!

06/30/2026

We're so excited for one of our AgBusiness undergraduate students, Roberta (Bobijo) Cordingly, who is a Lady in Waiting for Laramie Jubilee Days!

Read about her and Miss Laramie Jubilee, Tanner Rogers here: https://www.laramiejubileedays.org/royalty

06/25/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who presented at the 2026 WAEA Annual Meeting in Flagstaff this past weekend!

From current graduate students to alumni who have launched their careers, our presenters showcased the hard work, research, and dedication that make our program proud. We’re grateful to everyone who made the trip and represented us so well.

Congratulations on a successful meeting and thank you for sharing your expertise with the WAEA community!

06/18/2026

American AgCredit is looking to hire a Portfolio Analyst!

This position is partly remote, with the on-site work being done in New Mexico.

Apply here:

Why should you join our team? American AgCredit offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe and fuel the world. We are a growing organization embracing collaboration and innovation while delivering transformative solutions. American AgCre...