Press & Media Information

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About the Annual Meeting

About 1,500 participants are expected to attend the 2019 AAEA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, July 21-23. The Annual Meeting is made up of Invited Paper Sessions, Invited Case Study Papers, Organized Symposia, Selected Presentation Lightning Session, Selected Presentation, and Track Sessions.

Invited Paper Sessions are selected by the AAEA President and two additional Board members based on proposals submitted by AAEA members. These sessions are chosen because they may appeal to a broad spectrum of meeting attendees, further the development and dissemination of systematic knowledge in the field of agricultural and applied economics, and/or generate meaningful conversation. Invited Paper sessions generally involve 2-3 paper presentations and ample opportunity for discussion.  Invited papers may also be published in the proceedings issue of the Applied Economics Teaching Resources.

Invited Case Study Papers are selected by members of the Case Study Committee based on proposals submitted by AAEA members. Papers presented in this session demonstrate how the application of economics principles to decision making in the public and/or private sectors lead to better decisions. Papers presented in this session may be published in the proceedings issue of the American Journal of Agricultural Economics.

Organized Symposia are selected by the AAEA President based on proposals submitted by AAEA members. They highlight work-in-progress and involve discussions of policy issues, research methods, emerging research results, teaching or outreach topics, and issues in professional organization. The format of a session may involve paper presentations, panel discussions, debates, roundtable meetings, or other formats.

Selected Presentation Lightning Sessions includes 8 Selected Paper Presentations. Each presenter will have 9-10 minutes to present and discuss their paper.

Selected Presentations refers collectively to Selected Papers and Selected Posters. Selected Paper Sessions include up to four paper presentations. Each paper presentation is given 20 minutes; 15 minutes to present and five minutes for discussion.

Track Sessions are a set of multiple sessions submitted by AAEA Sections, scheduled throughout the meeting and devoted to a common interest area or topic. Sessions can be organized by a single Section or by multiple Sections to cover a wider range of topics.

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Media Kit

2019 AAEA Annual Meeting Media Invitation

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Washington Policy Outlook

Track Session - Extension Section

The policy outlook session will focus on contemporary, federal policy issues affecting agriculture. The presenters will provide insight from their unique perspectives and work for Congress, USDA, and related agencies. The presenters will discuss policy issues, development, and implementation to address not only the current policy issues for agriculture, but also the policy development and implementation process and the role of economics in the process.

Monday, July 22, 2019
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room: M301 (Room Changed)
Marquis Level

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Industrial Org./Supply Chain Management - Lightning Session

Selected Presentation

This session discusses the latest theoretical and empirical findings in Industrial Organization/Supply Chain Management

Monday, July 22, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Room: 3939
39^th Level

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Energy Market and Regulations

Selected Presentation

Papers in this section focus on energy market and the impact of various regulations on the market.

Monday, July 22, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Room: International 2
International Level

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Getting Food Taxes Right

Invited Paper

The unhealthy and excessive consumption of food in general and meat in particular have generated concerns surrounding their environmental effects.  The aim is to establish a theoretical and empirical foundation for shifting the literature toward an efficient food-consumption trajectory.  Only then can we develop economic and environmental efficient policies.  

Monday, July 22, 2019
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Room: M102
Marquis Level

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Climate Impact on Agricultural Production

Selected Presentation

Papers in this session discuss the impacts of climate change on agricultural production and producer behavior.

Monday, July 22, 2019
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Room: International 7
International Level

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Experiments on Food Choice in Specialized Populations: Food Pantry Users and Children

Track Session - Experimental Economics Section (EXECON) & Institutional and Behavioral Economics Section (IBES)

In this session we will present the results of field experiments on food choice in specialized populations – food pantry users and children – with interventions designed to promote food security and healthier choices.  Our first presenter will show whether food pantry clientele reveal different WTP in food pantries compared to standard grocery stores.  Our second presenter will discuss how children understand and respond to the presentation of discounted food prices.  Our third presenter will present research showing the impact that a rating system has on food choices among food pantry clientele.  Lastly, our fourth presenter will present results from a study searching for a point in time in which nudges in school cafeterias lose their efficacy and need to be refreshed.  This research is timely considering the prevalence of food insecurity and nutrient poor diets among food pantry users and children.

Monday, July 22, 2019
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Room: 3924
39^th Level

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The Economics of Genetically Modified Foods

Track Session - Food and Agricultural Marketing Policy Section (FAMPS) & Food Safety and Nutrition Section (FSN)

The marketing of genetically modified (GM) foods continues to be a predominant agricultural policy issue in the U.S. This session includes papers that i) exploit state-level variation GM labeling legislation to study the effects of mandatory labeling on consumer attitudes toward GM products; ii) study the effect of consumer knowledge on GM purchasing behavior; iii) consider the political economy of the GM debate; and iv) examine the probity of industry messaging around GM products, in economic perspective.  We anticipate a lively debate on this highly topical issue.

Monday, July 22, 2019
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Room: M104
Marquis Level

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U.S. Labor Policy, and Impact on Migration and Rural Labor Markets

Selected Presentation

Papers in this session examine the impact of U.S. immigration policy and labor regulations on rural labor market outcomes.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room: International 3
International Level

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Strategies to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Our Profession

Track Session - Committee on the Opportunities and Status of Blacks in Agricultural Economis (COSBAE) & Committee on Women in Agricultural Economics (CWAE)

This session will address diversity and inclusion in the agricultural and applied economics profession as well as the broader economics profession. We will present results of a 2019 survey assessing the status of women and minorities in the profession as well as department and university-level initiatives to recruit and retain women and minorities. Following the presentation of results, we will have a panel discussion. Panel members represent perspectives of professional organizations, college- and university-level administrations, and scholarly research on the topic.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room: M105
Marquis Level

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The Evolution of the U.S. Beekeeping Industry – The Shift from Producing Honey to Providing Pollination Services amid Elevated Colony Loss

Track Session - Land, Water, and Environmental Economics Section (ENV) & Specialty Crop Economics Section (SCE)

Driven by the rapid acreage expansion of pollinator-dependent almonds, beekeepers have experienced three large industry movements over the last two decades.  First, pollination service income has risen from 11 to 41 percent of all beekeeper income; second, the winter colony loss rate approximately has doubled over its historic rate of 15 percent; and, third, honey yields per colony have fallen by 29 percent.  This session examines various aspects of these inter-related changes on beekeeper and farm management decisions.  Goodrich examines both the potential effects of climate change and apicultural insurance on honey yields. Ferrier similarly examines the causes of long-term movements in honey yields since the 1950s. Ehmke presents estimates of almond farmer's willingness to pay for the pollination services of beekeepers.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Room: M107
Marquis Level

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