How has the pandemic strengthened the global food supply chain?

An Arizona State University agricultural economist explains that flexibility and versatility in farmers may be more viable in the future.

What COVID-19 means for the future of scholarly research

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a globally disruptive force to our human systems for over a year. We interviewed three experts on the questions they think researchers will be asking about the COVID-19 pandemic in the next few years and beyond. Here’s what they say.

Grocery prices soar the most in a decade in 2020, how does 2021 look?

Agribusiness expert says rising food costs are based on how much it costs to produce the food and how much consumers are willing to spend on it.

Branching out: ASU engineering leads new cross-enterprise food safety project

An aspect of this project is integrating innovative technology with current food systems processing materials and equipment, which will be led by Mark Manfredo, a professor of agribusiness for the Morrison School of Agribusiness.

Ask the experts: Costco credit card reviews

ASU business expert weighs in on whether the Costco branded credit card is worth it.

Experts weigh in on current job market trends

Agribusiness expert shares what skills will be more important when young graduates enter the workforce in the coming years.

Is there a looming food crisis?

While there was a legitimate concern early in the COVID-19 pandemic about whether it was going to spark a long-term food crisis, Timothy Richards, the Marvin and June Morrison Chair in Agribusiness, says the food system is very resilient.

COVID-19 pandemic and its influence on food supply chains

In a new article published in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, agribusiness professors show how firms can increase their value by maintaining the flexibility to market fresh produce into either foodservice or retail channels.

ASU agribusiness professor awarded USDA grant to study US beef preferences and its global demand

Multi-institutional research will strengthen and expand U.S. beef export markets.

UTIA receives grant to help strengthen, expand US beef export markets

Researchers from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Arizona State University have received a grant for $477,131 to examine consumer preferences for U.S. beef and to estimate beef import demand in select countries within Asia, Europe, and Latin America.