Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

Joe Balagtas discusses inflation and the Council of Economic Advisors (PAEP 65)

Purdue Agricultural Economics Professor, Dr. Joe Balagtas shares his experience serving on the Council of Economic Advisors and discusses recent food price inflation.

New co-hosts Abby and Courtney interview Halee about her future plans (PAEP 64)

In this episode of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast, Halee and Ken introduce next year’s student co-hosts, Abby Meier and Courtney Rodkey. The group then turns the table, asking Halee about her future plans and advice for students looking to get involved both on and off campus.

Interview with Dr. Maksym Chepeliev, a Ukrainian Research Economist w/Purdue’s Center for Global Trade Analysis (PAEP 63)

The war in Ukraine has sent shock waves through global energy and agricultural markets. Dr. Maksym Chepeliev, a Ukrainian Research Economist with Purdue Center for Global Trade Analysis, recently presented his paper on the economic impacts of an EU moratorium on energy imports from Russia to the EU Parliament. Ken and Halee talk with Maksym about his research and the role of the Purdue Community in supporting Ukrainians.

Natasha Cox: ’22 Purdue Distinguished Ag Alumna & Regional VP Ag Lending at Farm Credit Mid-America (PAEP 62)

Natasha Cox is a 2022 Purdue Distinguished Agriculture Alumna and current regional vice president for ag lending at Farm Credit Mid-America. In this episode, Ken and Halee talk with Natasha about her Purdue experience, advice she has for students, and insights into the US farm economy.

Dr. Rhonda Phillips on Community Development research and Honors College initiatives (PAEP 61)

Halee and Ken talk to Dr. Rhonda Phillips, Honors College Dean and AgEcon Professor, about her work in the Honors College, community development research, and her new book, "The Happiness Policy Handbook: How to Make Happiness and Well-Being the Purpose of Your Government."

Dr. Bhagyashree Katare shares research on health equity and government assistance programs (PAEP 60)

Dr. Bhagyashree Katare discusses her research in health equity and government assistance programs. Dr. Katare is an associate professor of agricultural economics at Purdue University.

Inflation and the Cost of Your Thanksgiving Feast (PAEP 59)

Halee and Ken talk with Purdue Ag Econ Distinguished Professor and Department Head, Jayson Lusk, about the cost of a Thanksgiving meal in 2021 and the growing prices of food and other goods.

AGEC students discuss their experiences with summer internships (PAEP 58)

Dr. Ken Foster & Co-host Halee Fisher talk with three agricultural economics undergraduate students (Ashley Porter, Austin Berenda, and Grace Hasler) about their summer internship experiences. The trio provide insight and advice to students looking to make the most from these types of opportunities.