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  1. Yellow sign that tariffs

    What U.S. trade policies could mean for Ohio farmers

    Apr 15, 2025

    By Tracy Turner

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s agricultural producers could soon be feeling the sting of escalating global trade tensions, as U.S. tariff policies evolve and foreign retaliation ramps up.

    Ian Sheldon, a professor in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) and holder of The Andersons Endowed Chair in Agricultural Marketing, Trade, and Policy in the CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation. 

  2. Group photo of award winners holding their certificates

    AEDE Faculty, Staff and Alum receive recognition as part of CFAES Annual Awards Banquet

    Apr 7, 2025

    Columbus, OH – Faculty, staff, student and alumni from the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics were recognized for their outstanding contributions with awards received at the 2025 College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Awards and State of the College.

  3. Photo of Jong Hoon Shin receiving an award from Bernie Erven

    AEDE Graduate Awards Recognize PhD Students during 2nd Year Research Manuscript Conference

    Apr 3, 2025

    [Columbus, OH] Several PhD students in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics were recognized for their outstanding work as part of the 2nd Year Research Manuscript Conference. These honors celebrate manuscript development and doctoral dissertations.

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