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Volume 54, Number 15 Department of Agricultural Economics Texas A&M University April 26, 2019

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Words from Waller Seminar New Publication Upcoming Birthdays Thank You Position Postings

April 26th-P&T Meeting Seminar 29th-Seminar-Keith Coble SKYP Lunch May 7th-Retiree Coffee

Staff Appreciation Week This week was staff appreciation week, and there have been a number of activities going on across campus as well as in the Department. There was a staff appreciation lunch held on Wednesday, and there was a breakfast this morning. At the Wednesday lunch, we announced the winner of this year’s Agricultural Economics Exceptional Staff Service Award, Donna Chester, Administrative Coordinator II, in the Undergraduate office. Congratulations Donna. Also I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the staff in the department. Your efforts and contributions are very important to the success of our Department and of our students. Together, we make a better team. Thank you for all that you do. AGEC481 On Wednesday afternoon, I went to visit with Dr. Clark Springfield’s AGEC481 class. I spent most of the hour with graduating seniors discussing our department, teachers, classes, advising, and their experience during their time in our department. They provided a lot of feedback and ideas/suggestions that should be useful as we plan for the future. Ty Timm Honor Registry Inductions On Friday morning, Jody Hall ’85, and Rob Hall ’89 will be inducted into the Tyrus R. Tymm Honor Registry during a ceremony in the AgriLife Center. Both Jody and Rob will be inducted by Mr. Mark Patranella ’82 a current Timm Honor Registry member. Rob joined HEB in 1989, and Jody joined HEB in 1990. They have both had long successful careers with this Texas based company. Congratulations both Jody and Rob Hall on successful careers with HEB, and on your induction into the Tyrus R. Tymm Honor Registry. On Friday evening, Fernando Paloma ’96, will be inducted into the Tyrus R. Tymm Honor Registry during a dinner and ceremony at Christopher’s World Grille. Fernando will be inducted by Mr. Robert (Hunter) Goodwin ’96 a current Timm Honor Registry member. Along with a very successful Track and Field experience at Texas A&M, Fernando was a member of the El Salvador National Track and Field Team through 1999. In 2000 he began a sports broadcasting career with ESPN, and has had numerous high profile assignments around the world. Congratulations Fernando on your induction into the Tyrus R. Tymm Honor Registry. Seminar Presentations Friday and Next Monday Today, Dr. Mariano Mezzatesta ’12 from Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) in Portland, OR, will present a seminar titled “From Texas, to East Coast, to West Coast: Wholesale Electricity Markets and Hydro Power Opera-tions”. The presentation is scheduled from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in AGLS 129. On Monday Dr. Keith Coble ’93, Professor and Department Head in Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University, and President-Elect of AAEA will present a seminar scheduled from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm in AGLS 301. The end of the semester is drawing near. I hope you all have a great weekend.

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Ximing Wu 4/26 Craig Carpenter 4/27 Loren Burns 5/2 Gary Williams 5/6 Donna Adcock 5/13

Happy Birthday!!

Position Announcements

SAC

Assistant International Marketing Manager, Potatoes USA is in the process of filling a new Assistant Interna-tional Marketing Manager position that has been created to support new international marketing programs. Assist the Potatoes USA Marketing Department staff to implement the international marketing programs that are designed to increase demand for U.S. potatoes in export markets. Compensation: $35,000 to $50,000 depending on experience. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off and 401k. Location: Denver , CO. Starting Date: June 1, 2019. Application Process: Send resume and cover letter to Carrie Brown at carrie@potatoesusa.com.

Visiting Professor or Instructor of Agr icultural Economics, Auburn University. The Department of Agr icul-tural Economics and Rural Sociology seeks a one-year, fixed-term visiting assistant, associate, or full professor (or instructor) of Agricultural Economics. The start date would be July 1, 2019 or August 1, 2019. The department will consider new Ph.D.s, ABDs, and more senior faculty seeking a sabbatical home. Visiting Professor of any rank re-quires a Ph.D. in agricultural economics or related discipline. Application Procedures: Applicants should apply online at: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/3486. Interested applicants should submit (1) Cover letter that includes teaching interests and preparation; (2) curriculum vita; and (3) names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 professional references. Any evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student evaluations are optional and can be submitted under “other documentation”. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin after April 30, 2019. Questions about this position should be directed to: Dr. Joshua M. Duke, Chair, email: duke@auburn.edu

Thank You!!

For hosting Staff Breakfast

New Publication

Carpenter, Craig Wesley, and Scott Loveridge. 2019. “Factors Associated with Latino-Owned Business Survival in the United States.” Review of Regional Studies 49 (1): 73–97.