Stephen (Aaron) Smith
Curriculum Vitae
Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics
The University of Tennessee Office: (865) 974-7476
2621 Morgan Circle, 325B Morgan Hall Cell: (865) 210-2024
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4518 E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION
Ph.D. May 2013 – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Dissertation Title: “Life Cycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Net
Returns to Cow-calf Producers in the Ozark Highlands Region”
Major Professor: Dr. Michael Popp
M.S. January 2010 - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
Thesis Title: “Carbon Sequestration Potential of Loblolly Pine in Arkansas: A Production
Level Analysis.”
Major Professor: Dr. Michael Popp
B.A. May 2003 – University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Agricultural Studies
Minor: Agricultural Economics
Diploma June 2000 – Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada
Agriculture Business
Minor: Finance
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2019-Present Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
2013-2019 Assistant Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
2009- 2013 Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness,
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas
2005-2008 Commercial and Agriculture Account Manager, Rocky Credit Union Ltd., Rocky
Mountain House, Alberta, Canada
1999-2005 Agriculture Account Manager, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Alberta,
Canada
RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INTERESTS
Dr. Smith’s applied research and Extension program focus on commodity marketing, risk management,
production economics, and domestic agricultural policy. More specifically, he provides information and
decision aids to assist agricultural producers and professionals with crop marketing and risk management,
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including - crop insurance, commodity price outlook, domestic policy decisions, and marketing strategies
and alternatives for row-crop producers.
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES
1. Boyer, C.N., and S.A. Smith. 2019. “Evaluating Changes to Prevented Planting Provision on
Moral Hazard.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 51, 315-327.
doi:10.1017/aae.2019.2. [Link]
2. Boyer, C.N., S.A. Smith, X. Harmon, D.M. Lambert, H.Y. Kelly, J. Jordan, and M. Newman.
2017. “Value of Damage Control with Foliar Fungicide in Soybean Production in Tennessee.”
Agronomy Journal, 109(4): 1573-1581. Doi:10.2134/agronj2016.12.0714. [Link]
3. Henry, G.W., C.N. Boyer, A.P. Griffith, J.L. Larson, S.A. Smith, and K.L. Lewis. 2016. “Risk
and Returns of Spring and Fall Calving for Beef Cattle in Tennessee.” Journal of Agricultural
and Applied Economics, 48(3): 257-278. Doi: 10.1017/aae.2016.11. [Link]
4. Smith, S.A., M.P. Popp, D. Keeton, C.P. West, K.P. Coffey, L.L. Nalley, and K.R. Brye. 2016.
“Economic and Greenhouse Gas Emission Response to Pasture Species Composition, Stocking
Rate, and Weaning Age by Calving Season, Farm Size, and Pasture Fertility.” Agricultural &
Resource Economics Review, 45(1): 98-123. [Link]
5. Boyer, C.N., M. Stefanini, J.A. Larson, S.A. Smith, A. Mengistu, and N. Bellaloui. 2015.
“Profitability and Risk Analysis of Soybean Planting Date by Maturity Group.” Agronomy
Journal, 107(6): 2253-2262. Doi:10.2134/agronj15.0148. [Link]
6. Boyer, C.N., J.A. Larson, R.K. Roberts, M.A. McClure, D.D. Tyler, and S.A. Smith. 2015.
“Effects of Recent Corn and Energy Prices on Irrigation Investment in the Humid Climate of
Tennessee.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 47(1): 105-122. [Link]
7. Smith, S.A., M.P. Popp, D. Philipp, K.P. Coffey, E.E. Gbur, and T.G. Montgomery. 2014.
“Overseeding Bermudagrass Pastures with Ryegrass and Clovers: Estimating Partial Returns.”
Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, 77(1): 108-123. [Link]
8. Keeton, D., M.P. Popp, and S.A. Smith. 2014. “Economic and Environmental Repercussions of
Changing Bull Genetics.” Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural
Appraisers, 77(1): 124-144. [Link]
9. Smith, S.A., D. Philipp, and M. Popp. 2012. “Seedling Survival and Establishment Costs:
Crimson and White Clover in Bermudagrass Pastures.” Agronomy Journal, 104(6): 1517-1522.
Doi:10.2134/agronj2012.0117. [Link]
10. Smith, S.A., J.D. Caldwell, M. Popp, K.P. Coffey, J.A. Jennings, M.C. Savin, and C.F.
Rosenkrans, Jr. 2012. “Tall Fescue Toxicosis Mitigation Strategies: Comparisons of Cow-Calf
Returns in Spring- and Fall-Calving Herds.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics,
44(4): 577-592. [Link]
11. Smith, S.A., M. Popp, L. Nalley, and K. Brye. 2012. “Modeling Pine as a Carbon Sequestering
Crop in Arkansas.” Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 41(2): 232-246. [Link]
12. Popp, M., L. Nalley, C. Fortin, S.A. Smith, and K. Brye. 2011. “Estimating Net Carbon
Emissions and Agricultural Response to Potential Carbon Offset Policies.” Agronomy Journal,
103(4): 1132-1143. Doi:10.2134/agronj2010.0517 [Link]
REFERRED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW
1. Pasaribu, K.N., L.L. Lambert, D.M. Lambert, B.C. English, C.D. Clark, C. Hellwinckel, C.N.
Boyer, and S.A. Smith. 2019. “Profitability of Irrigating Corn, Cotton, and Soybean under
Projected Drought Scenarios.” Submitted to Irrigation Science.
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2. J. Menard, A.P. Griffith, S.A. Smith, D. Hughes, J. Thompson, B.C. English, and K. Jensen.
2019. “Economic Impacts from On-Farm Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Event in
Tennessee.” Submitted to Frontiers Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics Journal.
PEER REVIEWED EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS
1. Velandia, M., S.A. Smith, A. Wszelaki, and S. Galinato. 2019. “The Economic Feasibility of
Adopting Plastic Biodegradable Mulches in Pumpkin Production.” University of Tennessee
Extension Publication. June, W822. [Link]
2. Adkins, K., C.N. Boyer, S.A. Smith, A.P. Griffith, A. Muhammad, T. Raper, and A. McClure.
2019. “Corn and Cotton Producers’ Prevented Planting Decision.” University of Tennessee
Extension Publication. May, W820. [Link]
3. Cui, Xiurui and S.A. Smith. 2019. “2019 Industrial Hemp Extract (CBD) Production Budget (1
Acre).” University of Tennessee Extension Publication. May, D41. [Link]
4. Smith, S.A., R.G. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, and D.H. Morris. 2019. “Field Crop Budgets for
2019.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication. D33. [Link]
5. Bowling, R.G. and S.A. Smith. 2018. “2018 Planted Acreage for Corn, Cotton, Grain Sorghum,
Soybeans and Wheat in Tennessee by County.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication.
November, W442. [Link]
6. Smith, S.A., R.J. Menard, and B.C. English. 2018. “Economic Impacts to Tennessee Soybean
Producers and Regional Economies from China’s 25 Percent Tariff on Soybeans.” University of
Tennessee Extension Publication. September, W782. [Link]
7. Best, S.E., S.A. Smith, and A. Muhammad. 2018. “USDA Trade Retaliation Programs: Overview
for Tennessee Producers.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication. September, W776.
[Link]
8. Hughes, D.W., H. Wright, S. Upendram, R.J. Menard, S.A. Smith, B.C. English, and K. Jensen.
2018. “Contribution of Agriculture to the TENNESSEE COUNTY Economy.” 95 Counties.
University of Tennessee Extension Publication. May, W549-W643. [Link – Anderson County]
9. Velandia, M., S.A. Smith, A. Wszelaki, S. Galinato, and T. Marsh. 2018. “The Economics of
Adopting Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Films.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication.
May, W680. [Link]
10. Muhammad, A. and S.A. Smith. 2018. “Evaluating the Impact of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S.
Soybeans in China.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication. April, W532. [Link]
11. Smith, S.A., A. Muhammad, and A.P. Griffith. 2018. “A Summary of Changes to Seed Cotton
and the Dairy Margin Protection Program as a Result of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018.”
University of Tennessee Extension Publication. March, W482. [Link]
12. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D.H. Morris, D. Bilderback, D. Manning, H. Young-
Kelly, A. McClure, L. Steckel, S. Stewart, R. Buntin, T. Raper, and P. Shelby. 2018. “Field Crop
Budgets for 2016.” University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics Publication. January, D33.[Link]
13. Williams, B.R., S.A. Smith, and J.M. Shockey. 2017. “Things to Consider When trying to
Weather the Storm.” Published in Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn a peer reviewed
regional Extension publication produced by the Southern Extension Economist Committee
(SEEC). Pg: 22-27. December.[Link]
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14. Smith, S.A., J. Outlaw, and R. Tufts. 2017. “Crop Insurance: Basic Producer Considerations.”
Published in Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn a peer reviewed regional Extension
publication produced by the Southern Extension Economist Committee (SEEC). Pg: 39-48.
December. [Link]
15. Smith, S.A., R. Bowling, and T.M. Johnson. 2017. “Tennessee Cropland, Irrigated Cropland, and
Pastureland Cash Rental Rates for 2017.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication.
October, W377. [Link]
16. Smith, S.A., R. Bowling, and T.M. Johnson. 2017. “Base Planted, and Insured Acres for Row
Crops in Tennessee.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication. September, W444. [Link]
17. Bowling, R. and S.A. Smith. 2017. “Tennessee Cash Corn and Soybean Prices 1950-2017.”
University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics
Publication. September, D35. [Link]
18. Bowling, R., S.A. Smith, and T.M. Johnson. 2017. “2017 Planted Acreage for Corn, Cotton,
Grain Sorghum, Soybeans, and Wheat in Tennessee by County.” University of Tennessee
Extension Publication. August, W442. [Link]
19. Smith, S.A., R. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D. Morris, and D. Manning. 2017. “2017/18
Wheat/Soybean, Wheat, and Canola Budgets (Fall Amendment).” University of Tennessee
Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. August, D34. [Link]
20. Griffith, A.P., C.N. Boyer, G.W. Henry, J.A. Larson, S.A. Smith, and K.L. Lewis. 2017. “Fall
Versus Spring Calving: Considerations and Profitability.” University of Tennessee Extension
Publication. April, W419. [Link]
21. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D. Morris, D. Bilderback, D. Manning, H. Young-
Kelly, A. McClure, L. Steckel, S. Stewart, E. Burns, R. Buntin, J. Lannom, T. Raper, J. Via, P.
Shelby, and T. Campbell. 2017. “Field Crop Budgets for 2017.” University of Tennessee
Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. January, D33. [Link]
22. Pritchett, T., S.A. Smith, and T. Johnson. 2016. “Implications for Soybean & Livestock
Producers from Relationships in the Soybean, Soybean Oil and Soybean Meal Markets.”
University of Tennessee Extension Publication. November, W378. [Link]
23. Smith, S.A., R. Bowling, and T. Johnson. 2016. “Tennessee Cropland, Irrigated Cropland and
Pastureland Cash Rental Rates for 2016.” University of Tennessee Extension Publication.
October, W377. [Link]
24. Bowling, R., S.A. Smith, and T. Johnson. 2016. “2016 Planted Acreage for Corn, Cotton, Grain
Sorghum, Soybeans and Wheat in Tennessee by County.” University of Tennessee Extension,
Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. Publication. August, AE16-07.
[Link]
25. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, and T. Johnson. 2016. “2015 Planted Acreage for Corn, Cotton, Grain
Sorghum, Soybeans, and Wheat in Tennessee by County.” University of Tennessee Extension,
Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. AE 16-05. March. [Link]
26. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, and T. Johnson. 2016. “A Summary of Commodity Program
Enrollment & 2014 ARC-CO and PLC Payments in Tennessee.” University of Tennessee
Extension Publication. February, W355. [Link]
27. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D. Bilderback, D. Manning, H. Young-Kelly, A.
McClure, L. Steckel, S. Stewart, E. Burns, R. Buntin, J. Lannom, T. Raper, D. Morris, and T.
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Campbell. 2016. “Field Crop Budgets for 2016.” University of Tennessee Extension, Department
of Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. January, AE 16-03. [Link]
28. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D. Bilderback, D. Manning, H. Young-Kelly, A.
McClure, L. Steckel, S. Stewart, E. Burns, R. Buntin, and J. Lannom. 2015. “Field Crop Budgets
for 2015.” University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource
Economics Publication. January, AE 15-01.
29. Fewell, J.P and S.A. Smith. 2014. “The Agricultural Act of 2014 Update for Tennessee.”
University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics
Publication. February, 14-0160 D 7. [Link]
30. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, S.C. Danehower, D. Bilderback, D. Manning, A. Davis, H. Young-
Kelly, A. Thompson, L. Steckel, S. Stewart, E. Burns, R. Buntin, J. Lannom, and B. Williams.
2014. “Field Crop Budgets for 2014.” University of Tennessee Extension, Department of
Agricultural & Resource Economics Publication. January, AE 14-01. [Link]
31. Smith, S. A, M. P. Popp, and N. P. Kemper. 2012. “Estimate of the Economic Impact of
Drought on Commercial Beef Cow/Calf Operations in Arkansas: A Comparison of August 2011
to July 2012 with a Typical Production Year.” University of Arkansas System Division of
Agriculture. Special Report. September. [Link]
32. Kemper, N. P., M. P. Popp, and S. A. Smith. 2012. “Economic Impact of Cow-Calf Sector
Income Losses in Arkansas Due to the 2012 Drought.” University of Arkansas System Division
of Agriculture. Special Report. September.
33. Kemper, N. P., S. A. Smith, and M. P. Popp. 2012. “Economic Impact of Drought on Cow-Calf
Operations in Arkansas.” University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Farm
Management and Marketing Newsletter. September.
SELECTED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS / ABSTRATCS / POSTERS AND PAPERS IN
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Yongwang, R., D.M. Lambert, C.D. Clark, C.N. Boyer, B.C. English, R.J. Menard, A.P. Griffith,
S.A. Smith, F. Walker, and P. Keyser. 2019. “Willingness to Adopt Warm Season Grasses by
Tennessee Beef Cattle Operators.” Selected Paper. Southern Agricultural Economics Association
Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL. February 5.
2. Bruhin, J.M., C.J.O. Trejo-Pech, C.N. Boyer, and S.A. Smith. 2019. “Determining Optimal Start-
up Strategy for a Cow-Calf Producer to Maximize Long-Term Profitability and Minimize Risk.”
Poster. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL,
February 4-6.
3. Adkins, K.R., C.N. Boyer, S.A. Smith, A.P. Griffith, and A. Muhammad. 2019. “Prevented
Planting Provision Influence on Corn and Cotton Producers’ Late Planting Decision.” Selected
Paper. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL.
February 5.
4. Best, S.E., S.A. Smith, T. Davis, and C.N. Boyer. 2019. “Return Variance in Corn and Soybean
Futures Markets Pre- and Post- WASDE Report Release: Implications for Producer Hedging.”
Poster. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL,
February 4-6.
5. Best, S.E., S.A. Smith, D. Hughes, and E. Yu. 2019. “Estimating Production of Brewery and
Distillery Spent Grains in Tennessee and Identifying Sustainable Uses.” Selected Paper. Southern
Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL. February 4.
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6. Hughes, D., S.A. Smith, and D. Willis. 2018. “Implications for Income Distribution and
Economic Linkages: A Fully Developed IMPLAN Based Core Periphery Social Accounting
Matrix.” Western Agricultural Economics Association (WAEA) Annual Meeting, Anchorage,
AK. June 24-26.
7. Boyer, C.N. and S.A. Smith. 2018. “Measuring Moral Hazard in the Prevented Planting
Provision Using Agronomic Data.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)
Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. February 6.
8. Best, S., S.A. Smith, M. Buschermohle, and J. Shockley. 2018. “Analyzing the Impact of Speed
and Width on Planter Costs and Risk for Different Field Characteristics and Planting Windows.”
Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. February 6.
9. Campbell, K., C.N. Boyer, C.D. Clark, D.M. Lambert, and S.A. Smith. 2018. “Tennessee
Producer Willingness to Adopt Cover Crops and No-Till.” Southern Agricultural Economics
Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL. February 5.
10. Lambert, L., B.C. English, C.N. Boyer, S.A. Smith, T. Papanicolaou, C. Hellwinckel, C.D. Clark,
and D.M. Lambert. 2018. “Adoption of Irrigation and No-till Cropping Systems under Climate
Change.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting, Jacksonville,
FL. February 5.
11. Walker, F, CD Clark, AN Papanicolaou, DM Lambert, J Hathaway, A Griffith, M Buschermohle,
B English, L Lambert, B Leib, J Rhinehart, C Boyer, J Schwartz, L Steckel, C Wilson, S
Hawkins, C Hellwinckel, S.A. Smith, P Gale, G Nail, S Cui, B Waldron & A Kalyanapu, 2018.
“Increasing the Resilience of Agricultural Production in the Tennessee and Cumberland River
Basins through More Efficient Water Resource Use: Agriculture Adapting to More Droughts and
Floods in Tennessee,” AFRI Water for Agriculture, AFRI Foundational BNRE, National
Integrated Water Quality, and NSF/NIFA Water Sustainability and Climate Project Directors
Meeting, January 29-31, Washington, D.C.
12. Smith, S.A. and M. Buschermohle. 2018. “An Analysis of the Impact of Planter Width, Planter
Speed, and Perimeter-to-Area Ratio on Field Efficiency and Planting Costs.” Cotton and Rice
Conference. Memphis, TN. January 10-11.
13. Smith, S.A., B. Bowling, and T. Johnson. 2018. “Base and Generic Base Acres: State Level
Implications for the Current and Next Farm Bill.” Selected Paper. 2018 Beltwide Cotton
Conference, San Antonio, TX. January 3-5.
14. Davis, T., D. Anderson, J. Baros, K. Burdine, B. Coates, D. Farnsworth, A. Griffith, K. Guidry,
R. Holcomb, G. Knapek, S. Klose, T. Lashmet, S. Mickey, J. Outlaw, R. Page, M. Palma, L.
Ribera, J. Richardson, M. Runge, J. Shockley, S.A. Smith, N. Smith, R. Tufts, B. Williams, and
S. Zapata. 2017. “Southern Extension Economics Committee Papers Series Assisting Farmers and
Ranchers during Economic Downturns.” Poster. Extension Risk Management and Education
National Conference, Cincinnati, OH, April 27-28.
15. Bruce, N. C.N. Boyer, S.A. Smith, C. Clark, L. Duncan, and M. Buschermohle. 2017.
“Estimating Incentive Payments to Encourage the Adoption of Upland Bird Habitat Field Borders
in Tennessee.” Selected Paper. Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual
Meeting, Mobile, AL. February 4-7.
16. Eatherly, R.L., S.A. Smith, and E.T. Yu. 2016. “Spent Microbial Biomass as an Alternative
Fertilizer: An Application and Transportation Cost and Optimal Product Mix Analysis.” Poster.
INFORMS Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN. November 13-16.
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17. Lambert, L.H. C. D. Clark, D. M. Lambert, C. N. Boyer, S. A. Smith, K. Pasaribu, T.
Papanicolaou, R. J. Menard, and B. C. English. 2016. “Using Hydro-Economic Modeling to
Analyze the Allocation of Agricultural Water in the Southeastern U.S.” American Agricultural
Economics Association Annual Meeting, Boston MA, July31-August 2.
18. Clark, C.D., D.M. Lambert, C.N. Boyer, B.C. English, A.P. Griffith, C. Hellwinckel, L.H.
Lambert, R.J. Menard, S. Owen, K. Pasaribu, D. Sheng, and S.A. Smith. 2016. “Estimating
Economic Values for Water in Tennessee,” Tennessee Water Resources Symposium, Burns, TN,
April 14.
19. Smith, S.A. 2016. “The Forage and Cattle Planner (FORCAP): Optimizing Cow-calf Production
Practices for GHG Emissions.” Invited Paper Symposium: Farm‐Level Greenhouse Gas Decision
Support Software Tools and Analyses. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual
Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 6-9.
20. Boyer, C.N., X.L. Harmon, S.A. Smith, H.Y. Kelly, J. Jordan, and D.M. Lambert. 2016. “A
Two-Stage Approach of Measuring the Returns to Fungicide Damage Control for Soybean
Production.” Selected Paper. Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual
Meeting, San Antonio, TX. February 6-9.
21. Smith, S.A., M. Buschermohle, C. Boyer, and B. Bowling. 2016. “Determining the economically
efficient planter size and seed loading method for irregularly shaped fields in west Tennessee.”
2016 Beltwide Cotton Conference, New Orleans, LA. January 5-7.
22. Ferguson, W.G. and S.A. Smith. 2015. “Effects of Noncommercial Open Interest on Corn and
Soybean Futures Price Volatility.” Southern Agricultural Extension Economists Meetings. North
Redington Beach, FL. June 16.
23. Boyer, C.N., M. Stefanini, J.A. Larson, S.A. Smith, and A. Mengistu. 2015. “Optimal Planting
Date for Soybeans by Maturity Group in Tennessee.” Selected Paper prepared for presentation at
the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. January
31 – February 3.
24. Ferguson, W.G., S.A, Smith, J.A. Larson, and K.L. Jensen. 2015. “Effects of Institutional
Investment on Soybean and Corn Futures Price Volatility.” Selected Paper prepared for
presentation at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting,
Atlanta, GA. January 31 – February 3.
25. Boyer, C.N., J.A. Larson, R.K. Roberts, A.T. McClure, D.D. Tyler, and S.A. Smith. 2014.
“Probability of Irrigated Corn Being Profitable in a Humid Region.” Selected Paper prepared for
presentation at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting,
Dallas, TX. February 1-4.
26. Smith, S.A., M. Popp, and D. Keeton. 2013. “Comparison of Cow-Calf Producer Net Returns
and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Changes in Calving Distributions in the Southeast
Transition Zone.” Selected paper. Presented at 2013 Southern Agricultural Economics
Association (SAEA) Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL. February 2-6.
27. Smith, S.A., M. Popp, and L. Nalley. 2011. “Modeling Pine as a Carbon Sequestering Crop in
Arkansas.” Selected Paper. Presented at the 2011 Southern Agricultural Economics Association
(SAEA) Annual Meeting, Corpus Christi, TX. February 5-8.
28. Smith, S.A., M. Popp, and L. Nalley. 2010. “Carbon Offset Payments and Spatial Biomass
Supply in Arkansas: Implications of Pine and Switchgrass.” Selected Paper presented at
Challenges for Natural Resource Economics and Policy. 3rd National Form on Socioeconomic
Research in Costal Systems, New Orleans, LA. May.
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ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN POPULAR PRESS Mid America Farmer Grower, Achieves: [Link]
2019 (21-articles)
1. Smith, S.A. 2019. “A Component Of This Very Challenging Corn Planting Season Is The Likely
Decrease In Yield.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 25, June 21.
2. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Dominant Factor Right Now In Corn Markets Is Uncertainty.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 24, June 14.
3. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Rebound, Retreat Mark Soybean Futures Prices This Week.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 21, May 24.
4. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Prices Headed For New Crop Harvest Contract Lows.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 39, No. 20, May 17.
5. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Many Factors Contribute To Dip In Cash, Futures Prices.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 18, May 3.
6. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Good Global Growing Conditions, Large Projected Stocks Keep Prices
Depressed.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 17, April 26.
7. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Markets Still Skeptical Until Final Trade Deal Is Reached.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 16, April 19.
8. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Up For The Week.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 15, April 12.
9. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Wet Conditions May Prevent Planting With Switch To Soybeans.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 14, April 5.
10. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Export Sales Behind Pace Due To Uncertain Markets.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 39, No. 13, March 29.
11. Smith, S.A. 2019. “More China Purchases Needed To Reach USDA Soybean Projections.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 12, March 22.
12. Smith, S.A. 2019. “As Exports Lag, Higher Domestic Stocks Weigh On Markets.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 10, March 8.
13. Smith, S.A. 2019. “USDA: Corn, Cotton Plantings Rise, Soybean Acreage Falls In 2019.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 9, March 1.
14. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Much Uncertainty About Trade Clouds Producer Decisions.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 8, February 22.
15. Smith, S.A. 2019. “USDA Releases Several Delayed Reports.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 39, No. 7, February 15.
16. Smith, S.A. 2019. “USDA Extends The Market Facilitation Program (MFP) Signup To February
14.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 6, February 8.
17. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Markets Stalled As Government Awaits Feb. 15 Deadline.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 5, February 1.
18. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Trade Negotiations, Weather Drive Export Sales, Cause Concern In Making
Planting Decisions.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 4, January 25.
19. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Corn And Soybeans Were Down; Cotton Was Mixed; And Wheat Was Up
For The Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 3, January 18.
20. Smith, S.A. 2019. “2018 Will Likely Be Remembered For The Many External Influences.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 2, January 11.
21. Smith, S.A. 2019. “USDA Announces Second Round Of Commodity Payments.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 39, No. 11, January 4.
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2018 (38-articles)
22. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn And Wheat Were Mixed; Cotton And Soybeans Were Down For The
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 51, December 21.
23. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Soybean, Cotton Futures Rise In November.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 50, December 14.
24. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Path To Trade Dispute Resolution Could Solidify Late Week Soybean Rally.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 49, December 7.
25. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Cotton, Wheat, And Soybeans Were Down For The Week.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 48, November 30.
26. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Cotton, And Wheat Were Down; And Soybeans Were Mixed For The
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 46, November 16.
27. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Cotton, And Soybeans Were Up; Wheat Was Mixed.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 45, November 9.
28. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Export Commitments Lag Causing Uncertain Market Futures.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 44, November 2.
29. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Soybean Prices See-Saw While Sales to Many Markets Increase.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 43, October 26.
30. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Challenging harvest for Tennessee soybean producers.” Delta Farm Press.
October 23. [Link]
31. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Soybean Prices Rise, Cotton, Wheat Neutral.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 42, October 19.
32. Smith, S.A. 2018. “USMCA Spurs Grain, Oilseed Futures Bounce Back.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 41, October 12.
33. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Bearish Report Shows Corn Down, Soybeans, Wheat Up.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 40, October 5.
34. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Large Crops Could Mean Further 'Leg Down' In Futures.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 38, September 21.
35. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Bean Markets Move Sideways; Cotton May Breakout Next Month.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 37, September 14.
36. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Futures Crippled By Trade Problems, Record U.S. Yields.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 36, September 7.
37. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Lower Harvest Prices Predicted For U.S. Corn, Soybeans.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 34, August 24.
38. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn And Soybean Yield Expectations Are Very Good.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 32, August 10.
39. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Up; Cotton Was Down For The Week.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 30, July 27.
40. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Futures Prices Plummet From Weather, Trade Threats.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 29, July 20.
41. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Markets Continue To Focus On Weather, Trade.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 28, July 13.
42. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn, Soybean Acres Estimated Down, Wheat Acres Up.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 27, July 6.
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43. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Three Events Spur Dip In Commodity Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 38, No. 26, June 29.
44. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Stick To Marketing Plan Despite Corn, Soybean Price Drop.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 25, June 22.
45. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Weather and Trade Posturing is the Primary Sources of Volatility.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 22, June 8.
46. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Prices Rally As China Agrees To Buy More Ag Products.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 22, June 1.
47. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Stronger US Dollar May Impact Exports In 2018.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 21, May 25.
48. Smith, S.A. 2018. “A Troubling Omen Chinese Farmers Offered Incentive to Increase Soybean
Acreage.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 19, May 11.
49. Johnson, T., A. Muhammad, and S.A. Smith. 2018. “Study Predicts what Retaliatory Soybean
Tariff may Cost US per Bushel.” Southeast Farm Press. May 2. [Link]
50. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Proposed Tariffs Could Support Prices In Short Term.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 38, No. 15, April 13.
51. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Grain, Cotton Futures Trading Up; Corn Acreage Down, Wheat, Cotton
Rise.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 14, April 6.
52. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Consider Securing Price Up To 50 Percent Of Expected Corn Production
Now.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 13, March 30.
53. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Tennessee Cash Rental Rates and Land Values, 2017.” 2018 Mid-South Land
Values and Lease Trends Report. American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers.
March 29. [Link]
54. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Before Planting, Seek Corn Price Up To 50 Percent Production.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 12, March 23.
55. Smith, S.A. 2018. “USDA Annual Outlook Conference Offers Early Projections For Year.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 9, March 2.
56. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn Continued Its Upward Trend & Soybean Prices Increased
Dramatically.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 8, February 23.
57. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Corn within Range; Soybeans, Cotton Dive.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 38, No. 6, February 9.
58. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Slight Price Rise For Corn, Wheat Expected.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 38, No. 5, February 2.
59. Smith, S.A. 2018. “High U.S. Corn Supplies, Glut of Grains, Affect Market.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 38, No. 2, January 12.
2017 (32-articles)
60. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA Compares Global Commodity Production for Analysis.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 51, December 22.
61. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Down; And Cotton Was Up For The
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 50, December 15.
62. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Soybeans, And Cotton Were Up; And Wheat Was Mixed For The
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 49, December 8.
63. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Soybeans, Wheat Prices Down, Cotton Mixed, Corn Slides.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 46, November 17.
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64. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Stronger US Dollar Provides Headwinds For Exports.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 45, November 10.
65. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Down For The Week.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 43, October 27.
66. Smith, S.A. 2017. “December 2017 Corn Futures Closed At $3.50 Down 5 Cents Since Week
Ago.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 41, October 13.
67. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA Grain Stocks Report Evaluates Crop Situation.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 40, October 6.
68. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn Prices Likely To Set A Bottom This Month.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 39, September 29.
69. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Markets Will Focus On Harvest Weather/Crop Quality And Projected
Yields.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 36, September 8.
70. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Domestic Corn Will Drive Prices Next Few Months.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 35, September 1.
71. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Knowing Typical Market Swings Can Help Farmers Gain Higher Average
Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 34, August 25.
72. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA's August Report Shows Bearish Market Reaction.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 33, August 18.
73. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Now Is Time To Evaluate Pre-Harvest Premiums.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 31, August 4.
74. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Dry Conditions Affect Commodity Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 37, No 28, July 14.
75. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Grain Stocks Reports Spur Rise In Futures.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 37, No 27, July 7.
76. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Down; Cotton Was Mixed For The
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 26, June 30.
77. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn And Cotton Were Down; Soybeans Were Mixed; And Wheat Was Up
For The Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 25, June 23.
78. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Soybean Markets Keeping Watchful Eye On Brazil's Political Turmoil.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 23, June 9.
79. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Consider Crop Insurance Levels When Making Marketing Decisions.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 22, June 2.
80. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Global Corn Stocks, U.S. Production Down For 2017-18.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 20, May 19.
81. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Weather Dominates Markets Through Planting Season.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 18, May 5.
82. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Weather Poses No Concerns About Disrupted Planting.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 17, April 28.
83. Smith, S.A. and A.P. Griffith. 2017. “Tennessee Market Highlights.” Feedlotmagaazine.com.
April. [Link]
84. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA Crop Progress Report Shows Winter Wheat In Good Condition.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 15, April 14.
85. Smith, S.A. and S.C. Danehower. 2017. “Monthly Soybean Outlook.” Beef2Live. April 13.
[Link]
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86. Smith, S.A. and S.C. Danehower. 2017. “Monthly Cotton Outlook.” Beef2Live. April 12. [Link]
87. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn Acreage Reduction May Create Moderate Rally.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 37, No 13, March 31.
88. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Large Corn, Soybean Crops In South America Affects U.S. Balance Sheet.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 11, March 17.
89. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum Announces 2017 Acreage Estimates.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 9, March 3.
90. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Up – Cotton Mixed For The Week.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 8, February 24.
91. Smith, S.A. 2017. “All Three Commodities Have Larger Projected Prices Than In 2016.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 6, February 10.
92. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn, Cotton, Soybeans And Wheat Were Up For The Week.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 37, No 4, January 27.
93. Smith, S.A. 2017. “USDA Decreases Crop Estimate Projections.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 37, No 3, January 20.
2016 (32-articles)
94. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Weather Permitting, Bin-Busting Harvest Predicted In Brazil, Argentina.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36. No 53, December 30.
95. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Foreign Ending Stocks Projected To Rise.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 36, No 51, December 16.
96. Smith, S.A. 2016. “USDA Has Potential To Provide Headwinds For Agricultural Exports.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 50, December 9.
97. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Strong Export Demand Needed To Strengthen Prices.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 48, November 25.
98. Smith, S.A. 2016. “WASDE Increases Corn, Soybean Yields, All-Time Highs If Utilized.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 47, November 18.
99. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Global Corn, Soybean, Wheat Production Projected At All-Time Highs.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 46, November 11.
100. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Compared To Last Year December Corn Futures Are 20-30 Cents Lower.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 45, November 4.
101. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Exports Boost Soybean Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No
44, October 28.
102. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn And Soybean Export Sales Exceed Expectations For The Week.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 42, October 14.
103. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Grain Stocks Up, Only Minor Adjustments Expected.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 41, October 7.
104. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Deferred Call Option Could Help Farmers Reap Rewards.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 40, September 30.
105. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn Exports Are Below All-Time Record.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 36, No 37, September 9.
106. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn Exports Are Below All-Time Record.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 36, No 36, September 2.
107. Smith, S.A. 2016. “December Corn Rebounds Due To Strong Export Sales.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 35, August 26.
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108. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn Yields Increased At All-Time Record.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 36, No 34, August 19.
109. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn Harvest Futures Decline To New Low.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 36, No 31, July 29.
110. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Use Alternative Pricing Tools In Making Market Decisions.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 30, July 22.
111. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Heavy Rains In Production Areas Spur Hopes For High Yields.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 29, July 15.
112. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Commodity Prices Mixed As Season Progresses.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 28, July 8.
113. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Have A Flexible Plan Due To The Volatility In Grain Markets.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 27, July 1.
114. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Four Factors Provide Price Bump In Soybeans.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 24, June 10.
115. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Weather Is A Concern For Harvest Yields, Prices.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 23, June 3.
116. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Export Corn Net Sales Nearly Double.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
36, No 19, May 6.
117. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Will Soybean Prices Continue Upward Trajectory?” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 18, April 29.
118. Smith, S.A. 2016. Will Soybean Prices Continue Upward Trajectory?” AgWatch Network.
National News, April 28. [Link]
119. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn Exports Lag, Causing High Stock Fears.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 14, April 1.
120. Smith, S.A. 2016. “USDA Releases Initial Estimates for 2016/2017 Marketing Year.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 10, March 4.
121. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Report Shows Major Growth in Grain, Oilseed Stocks.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 8, February 19.
122. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Uncertainty Remains Regarding The 2016 Corn Crop.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 6, February 5.
123. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Exports For All Four Commodities Still Lag Behind.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 36, No 5, January 29.
124. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Price Ratios Favor Bit More Cotton, Corn Acreage This Year.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 36, No 4, January 22.
125. Boyer, C.N., S.A. Smith, M. Stefanini, J.A. Larson, A. Mengistu, and N. Bellaloui. 2015. “Risk
and Profitability in Selecting a Maturity Group and Planting Date in Soybean Production.” Crop
& Soil Magazine. 48(Nov-Dec):25-26.
2015 (30-articles)
126. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Corn Exports Lag Well Behind USDA Projections.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 52, December 25.
127. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Markets Reasonably Quiet, Trading Sideways.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 48, November 27.
128. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Crop Comments: Dr. Aaron Smith.” Beef2Live. November 11.
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129. Smith, S.A. 2015. “If Trend Persists, Further Corn Futures Prices Will Dip.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 44, October 30.
130. Smith, S.A. 2015. “No Bullish News for Corn in WASDE Report.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 42, October 16.
131. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybean Export Commitment To China Is Good News.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 40, October 2.
132. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Crop Comments: Soybeans to China; Dec corn up 30 cents.” Cattle Trader
Center. September 25.
133. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Weather, China’s Economic Condition Drives Commodity Price Bottom.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 37, September 11.
134. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Stock Market May Continue To Create Commodity Volatility.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 36, September 4.
135. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Corn Belts Clash With High/Low Expected Yields.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 35, August 28.
136. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Present Prices Could Trigger Further Price Decline.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 32, August 7.
137. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Crop Comments: Dr. Aaron Smith.” Beef2Live. July 11.
138. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Concern over Wet Fields Supports Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 35, No 28, July 10.
139. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Weather Provides Fuel For Commodity Price Rise.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 27, July 3.
140. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Wheat Prices Bounce Around In Weather Tug-Of War.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 26, June 26.
141. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybean Rebound Friday Expected To Be Short Lived.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 25, June 19.
142. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Time Will Tell Damage Vs. Moisture Benefit Of Southern Storms.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 24, June 12.
143. Smith, S.A. 2015. “September Corn and November Soybeans Establish New Contract Lows This
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 23, June 5.
144. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Long Term Soybean Outlook Remains Bearish.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 22, May 29.
145. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Production Estimates Predict Corn Stocks Will Shrink.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 21, May 22.
146. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Cotton Futures Is Lone Bright Spot This Month.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 19, May 8.
147. Smith, S.A. 2015. “U.S. Corn Plantings Estimated Lower; Other Crops Higher.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 15, April 10.
148. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Harvest Price Ratio May Change Depending On Planted Acres Estimates.”
Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 14, April 3.
149. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybean Futures Remain in Quagmire.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
35, No 13, March 27.
150. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Low Cotton Prices May Spur Acreage Reduction.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 10, March 6.
151. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Crop Comments: Dr. Aaron Smith.” Beef2Live. February 28.
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152. Smith, S.A. 2015. “WASDE Report: Corn, Cotton, Soybeans Expectations Unchanged.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 8, February 20.
153. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Growers Looking Ahead To Make Planting Decisions.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 35, No 6, February 6.
154. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybeans, Cotton Show Yield Increases from less Acreage.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 35, No 4, January 23.
155. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Holidays Spur Drop In Grain Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 35,
No 2, January 9.
2014 (35-articles)
156. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Planting Estimates Show Decrease of 4.9 Million Acres.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 34, No. 52, December 26.
157. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn At Highest Price Since Early July.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
34, No. 51, December 19.
158. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Soybean Exports Continue Providing Price Support.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 50, December 12.
159. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Soybean Exports Have Exceeded USDA Expectations.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 49, December 5.
160. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Prices May Drop As Record Crop Moves to Market.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 48, November 28.
161. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Surplus Limits Advance in Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
34, No. 44, October 31.
162. Smith, S.A. 2014 “Soybean Market Fickle as Harvest Rolls on, Usage Expands Globally.”
Southeast Farm Press. October 30. [Link]
163. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: December Corn and November Soybean Futures
Closed Up.” Farms.com. October 22. [Link]
164. Smith, S.A. 2014. “December Corn Futures Show Slight Rise.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 34, No. 42, October 17.
165. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Cotton Futures Test Low End of Trading Range.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 40, October 3.
166. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Yields Likely to Exceed 2009 Levels.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 34, No. 36, September 5.
167. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: Corn Prices Traded Mostly Sideways For A Second
Straight Week.” Farms.com. August 13. [Link]
168. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Prices Not Expected to Improve as Harvest Begins.” Southeast Farm
Press. August 12. [Link]
169. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Record Corn Soybean Crops Expected This Fall.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 32, August 8.
170. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: Soybeans Were Mixed, And Wheat Was Up For
The Week.” Farms.com. July 30. [Link]
171. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: Corn, Cotton, Soybeans, And Wheat Were Down.”
Farms.com. July 15. [Link]
172. Smith, S.A. 2014. “USDA Acreage and Grain Stocks Reports Decreased Estimated Corn
Planting Acreage 50,000 Acres.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 34, No. 28, July 11.
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173. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Export Sales Boost Soybean Futures Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 34, No. 26, June 27.
174. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Production, Carryover Could Cause Price Drop.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 25, June 20.
175. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Futures Closed Down for the 4th Consecutive Week.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 34, No. 24, June 13.
176. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: Corn Planting Is Almost Complete.” Farms.com.
June 10. [Link]
177. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Harvest Corn Futures Continue Downward.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 23, June 6.
178. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Planting Progress Sends Commodity Prices Down.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 22, May 30.
179. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn, Soybeans Drop, Wheat, Cotton Prices Rise.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 19, May 9.
180. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Planting Progress Helped by Warm Temperatures.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 34, No. 18, May 2.
181. Smith, S.A. 2014. “USDA Reports Add Volatility to Market.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 34, No. 15, April 11.
182. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Problems in Ukraine Spur Market Uncertainty.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 14, April 4.
183. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Producers Encouraged to Evaluate Options Under Farm Bill.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 34, No. 13, March 28.
184. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weekly Crop Comments: Corn And Soybeans Were Up For The Week.”
Farms.com. March 11. [Link]
185. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Soybean Exports Remain Very Strong.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
34, No. 10, March 7.
186. Smith, S.A. 2014. “USDA Says Next Marketing Year to See $3.90 Corn, $9.65 Soybeans, $5.30
Wheat.” Southeast Farm Press. March 4. [Link]
187. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Increased Export Sales Spurs Corn Rally.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 34, No. 9, February 28.
188. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn Net Sales by Exporters above Expectations.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 6, February 7.
189. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Lower Corn Prices May Mean Fewer Corn Acres.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 34, No. 4, January 24.
190. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Grain Prices Drop, Cotton is Mixed.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 34,
No. 4, January 10.
2013 (22-articles)
191. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Trading Volume Substantially Reduced as Christmas Approaches.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 33, No. 52, December 27.
192. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Prices Mixed on Cotton and Soybeans.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
33, No. 50, December 13.
193. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Corn Began the Week Setting New Lows but Ended Up Same Close as Last
Week.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol. 33, No. 48, November 29.
194. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Corn Prices Could Continue to Soften in 2014.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 33, No. 47, November 22.
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195. Smith, S.A. 2013. “WASDE and Crop Production Report Contained Bearish Information.” Mid
America Farmer Grower. Vol. 33, No. 46, November 15.
196. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Prices on Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat Rise: Cotton Mixed.” Mid America
Farmer Grower. Vol. 33, No. 43, October 25.
197. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Harvest Shows Higher Yields in Corn Belt.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 33, No. 40, October 4.
198. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Markets React to Drier Weather Conditions.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 33, No. 36, September 6.
199. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Corn Export Net Sales Below Expectations.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 33, No. 35,, August 30.
200. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Corn Prices Not Expected to Improve as Harvest Begins.” Southeast Farm
Press. Aug 12. [Link]
201. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weather Is Driving Grain, Cotton Prices.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 33, No. 30, July 26.
202. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Winter Wheat Yields Are Above Projections.” Mid America Farmer Grower.
Vol. 33, No. 28, July 12.
203. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Grain Stocks Overall Neutral to Bullish.” Mid America Farmer Grower. Vol.
33, No. 27, July 5.
204. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. June 21. [Link]
205. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. June 13. [Link]
206. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. June 7. [Link]
207. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weather Spurs Concerns Over Planting Delays.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 33, No. 23, June 7.
208. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. May 31. [Link]
209. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Chinese Manufacturing Shrinks Cotton Prices.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 33, No. 22, May 31.
210. Smith, S.A. 2013. “NOAA Predicts Above Average Temps in Summer.” Mid America Farmer
Grower. Vol. 33, No. 21, May 24.
211. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. May 17. [Link]
212. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. May 10. [Link]
213. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. May 3. [Link]
214. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Weekly Crop Comments.” The Jefferson County Post. May 3. [Link]
GRANT FUNDING
Summary Table: Projects, Grants, Commissions, and Contracts
Status Total Proposals Total Funding Departmental Funding (AREC)
Completed 11 $423,862 $397,862
In Progress 8 $6,037,331 $756,280
Under Review 2 $999,973 -
Not Awarded 30 $17,701,800 -
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Completed
1. Smith, S.A., C.N. Boyer, and J. Fewell. “Development of a Soybean Risk Management and
Marketing Guide for Tennessee Producers.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board, 2014. PI,
$9,983 (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $9,983).
2. Smith, S.A., A.P. Griffith, and J. Fewell. “Development of Lender-Producer Marketing Networks
to Mitigate Financial and Price Risk Through Education on Futures, Options, and Contracts.”
Southern Risk Management and Education Center, 2014-2015. PI, $33,775 (Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics $33,775).
3. Smith, S.A., C.N. Boyer, and H. Young. “Determining Profit-Maximizing Practices for Soybean
Production Using Agronomic Data.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board, 2015. PI $31,157
(Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $31,157).
4. Buschermohle, M., L. Duncan, R. Bowling, R. Freeland, C, Buschermohle, S.A. Smith.
“Determining the Influence of Planter Width and Seed Loading Methods on Planter Efficiency
for Cotton Production.” Cotton Incorporated, 2015. Co-PI, $17,500 (Department of Agricultural
and Resource Economics $0).
5. Smith, S.A., A.P. Griffith, and S.C. Danehower. “2014 Farm Bill –Producer Education-
University of Tennessee Extension Services.” USDA- Farm Service Agency, 2014-2017. PI,
$70,532 (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $70,532).
6. Smith, S.A., D. Hughes, D. Bilderback, A. Hopkins, and C.N. Boyer. “Improving Record
Keeping and Risk Management for Underserved Producers in Tennessee.” USDA- Farm Service
Agency, 2016-2017. PI, $35,000 (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $35,000).
7. Smith, S.A., D. Hughes, R. Holland, J. Boone, K. Rose, and J. Lannom. “County-Level
Agricultural Economic Impact Workgroup.” University of Tennessee Extension. PI, $2,500
(Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $2,500).
8. Boyer, C.N., S.A. Smith, A.P. Griffith, and D. Gerloff. “Expanding the FinBin Farm Financial
Data Base and Benchmarking to Farms in Tennessee.” USDA- National Institute of Food and
Agriculture, 2016-2018. Co-PI, $209,915 (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
$209,915).
9. Holland, R., W. Pepper, D. Hughes, and S.A. Smith. “Adding Value to Rural and Farm
Communities.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council. 2017-2018. Co-PI, $1,000 (Department
of Agricultural and Resource Economics $1,000).
10. Holland, R., W. Pepper, D. Hughes, and S.A. Smith. “Adding Value to Rural and Farm
Communities.” Tennessee Department of Agriculture, 2017-2018. Co-PI, $10,000 (Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics $3,000).
11. Holland, R., W. Pepper, D. Hughes, and S.A. Smith. “Adding Value to Rural and Farm
Communities.” Farm Credit Mid-America, 2017-2018. Co-PI, $2,500 (Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics $1,000).
Funded and In Progress
1. Ader, D., S.A. Smith, and A. Muhammad. “Understanding National and Regional Data
Initiatives: A Focus on Data Collection and Dissemination of Production and Market Data for
Grains and Feed.” USDA – FAS - Foreign Agricultural Service, 2019. Co-PI, $68,804.
2. Muhammad, A., and S.A. Smith. “Chinese Domestic and Trade Policies and the Competitiveness
of U.S. Cotton Exports.” USDA - Office of the Chief Economist (OCE), 2019. Co-PI, $56,000
(Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $56,000).
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3. Smith, S.A., C.N. Boyer, and C. Trejo-Pech. “Accrual Adjusted Financial Statement Education
and Linkages with Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Insurance.” Southern Risk
Management and Education Center, 2017-2019. PI, $29,736 (Department of Agricultural and
Resource Economics $29,736).
4. Smith, S.A., J. Thompson, and C.N. Boyer. “2018/19 Farm Bill Producer Education: Commodity
Programs and Crop Insurance.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board. 2018-19. PI, $14,850
(Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $14,850).
5. Smith, S.A., T.H. Yu, D. Hughes, J. Smith, and N. Eash. “Evaluating Market Opportunities for
Small Scale Distillery and Brewery Spent Grains in Tennessee.” USDA- Federal State Marketing
Improvement Program, 2017-2020. PI, $163,879 (Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics $121,484).
6. Holland, R., D. Hughes, D. Lockwood, and S.A. Smith. “Opportunities for Specialty Crops in
Tennessee: Focus on Hops for Brewing.” Tennessee Department of Agriculture. 2017-2020. Co-
PI, $44,242 (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics $15,000).
7. Walker, F.R., C.N. Boyer, M.J. Buschermohle, S. Cui, C.D. Clark, D. De La Torre Ugarte, B.C.
English, P. Gale, W. Gill, A.P. Griffith, J. Hathaway, S. Hawkins, A. Kalyanapu, D.M. Lambert,
L.H. Lambert, B.G. Leib, G. Nail, T. Papanicolaou, J.D. Rinehart, J. Schwartz, S.A. Smith, L.
Steckel, D.D. Tyler, C. Wilson. “Increasing the Resilience of Agricultural Production in the
Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins through More Efficient Water Resource Use.” USDA-
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 2015-2020. Co-PI, $4,999,884 (Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics $249,994).
8. Clark, C.D., L. Duncan, S. Hawkins, D. Lambert, C.N. Boyer, B. English, J. Hathaway, L.H.
Lambert, T. Papanicolaou, M.E. Reynolds, J.S. Schwartz, F. Walker, C. Wilson, S.A. Smith.
“Using Hydro-Economic Modeling to Optimally Allocate Water in the Humid Southeastern U.S.”
USDA- National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 2014-2019. Co-PI, $659,926 (Department of
Agricultural and Resource Economics $200,412).
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Major Professor for Master of Science (M.S.) Students:
1. Best, Sarah. Agricultural & Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Estimating Production of Brewery
and Distillery Spent Grains in Tennessee and Identifying Sustainable Uses.” Expected Graduation
2019.
2. Eatherly, Rachel. Agricultural & Resource Economics. Thesis title: “A Cost-Differential Analysis
of On-Farm Soybean Processing in East Tennessee.” 2017. Post-Graduation Employment –
University of Tennessee Extension.
3. Ferguson, Grady. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Effects of Institutional
Investment on Price Changes in the Futures Markets for Corn and Soybeans.” 2015. Post-
Graduation Employment – Informa Economics.
Committee Member for Master of Science (M.S.) Students:
1. Adkins, Kevin. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Optimal Crop Selection
based on Planting Window and Crop Insurance Policy.” Expected Graduation 2019.
2. Bruhin, Jared. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Determining Optimal Start-up
Strategy for Cow-Calf Producer to Maximize Long-Term Profitability and Minimize Risk.”
Expected Graduation 2019.
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3. Campbell, Kelsey. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Influence of Producer
Risk Preference on Adopting Best Management Practices.” May 2018.
4. Condra, Colburn. Biosystems Engineering. Thesis title: “Influence of Planter Width, Planting
Speed, and Field Characteristics on Field Efficiency for Row Crop Planters.” May 2017
5. Bruce, Nathaniel. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Net Returns for Corn and
Soybean Producers for Planting Conservation Field Borders in Tennessee.” May 2017.
6. Henry, Gavin. Agricultural and Resource Economics. Thesis title: “Analyzing the Risk and
Returns for a Spring- and Fall-Calving Beef Herd Grazing Tall Fescue in Tennessee.” 2015.
Independent Study Instruction
AREC 493 – Special Topics in Agricultural Economics, Undergraduate, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
AREC 593 - Special Topics in Agricultural Economics, Graduate, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Extension Internships Supervised
1. Pritchett, Tanner. 2016. “The Viability of Crushing or Roasting Soybeans in East Tennessee a
Cost Benefit Analysis.”
2. Best, Sarah E. 2017. “Tennessee Farm Record Keeping and Benchmarking Project.”
3. Campbell, Victoria. 2017. “Tennessee Farm Record Keeping and Benchmarking Project.”
4. Marks, Mary Lynn. 2019. “Tennessee Land Value Project.”
PRESENTATION SUMMARY, APRIL 2013-JUNE 2019
A list of presentations by audience and year are provided below. Presentations are divided into 1)
Producers, Agri-businesses, Associations, and Government Officials, 2) Extension or In-Service (County,
State, or National) Training Presentations, and 3) Classroom Presentations. Aggregated presentation
numbers across all three categories by year are as follows:
Total Number of
Meetings
Number of
participants
Average participants per
meeting
2019 (Jan-Jun) 26 2,016 77
2018 48 2,170 45
2017 28 1,039 37
2016 24 1,136 47
2015 37 2,289 62
2014 39 2,151 55
2013(Apr-Dec) 17 536 32
Total 219 11,337 52
Presentations to Producers, Agri-businesses, Associations, and Government Officials (158 total; 9,402
participants)
Presentations used to disseminate research and information directly to those who use it, such as
producers, consultants, agri-business owners, agricultural associations, and government officials. Typical
presentations include market outlook, risk management strategies, marketing alternatives, farm
management issues, farm policy, or production economic analyses.
2019(20-presentations; 1,626 participants)
1. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Marketing Update.” Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online
Meeting. 14 counties, TN, June 12 (33 Participants).
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2. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Economics & Marketing of Hops.” TSU Outreach & Assistance
Conference-Montgomery County, May 9 (49 Participants).
3. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Economics & Marketing of Hemp.” TSU Outreach & Assistance
Conference-Montgomery County, May 9 (49 Participants).
4. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Hops: Marketing and Cost of Production.” Pikeville, TN, April 29 (19
Participants).
5. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Hops: Marketing and Cost of Production.” Greenville, TN, March 11 (14
Participants).
6. Smith, S.A. 2019. “2019 Feed Cost Outlook.” Third Annual Backgrounding and Stocker
Workshop, Columbia, TN, March 8 (Participants 85).
7. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Crop Insurance Sign-up.” Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online
Meeting. 14 counties, TN, March 6 (33 Participants).
8. Smith, S.A. 2019. “2019 Corn, Soybean, and Cotton Outlook.” Braden Station, TN February
21 (68 Participants).
9. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Marketing Corn and Soybeans in 2019.” Lexington, TN, February 20 (32
Participants).
10. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Hops: Marketing and Cost of Production.” Lafayette, TN, February 19 (48
Participants).
11. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Marketing Corn and Soybeans in 2019.” Farm School, Tiptonville, TN,
February 18 (96 Participants).
12. Smith, S.A. 2019. “209 Economic Considerations for Cotton Production in Tennessee.” Cotton
Focus, Jackson, TN, February 15 (135 Participants).
13. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Smith/Trousdale Crop Meeting.” South Carthage, TN, February 11 (33
Participants).
14. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Grain Marketing Update: Supply, Demand, Trade, and 2019 Price
Outlook.” KY-TN Grain Day, Russellville, KY, February 8 (112 Participants).
15. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Tariff, Trade, and Farm Bill.” Middle Tennessee Grain Conference, Coffee
County Fairgrounds, Manchester, TN, February 5 (128 Participants).
16. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Cost of Production & Marketing Opportunities for Hemp.” Hops & Hemp
Informational Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, January 29 (493 Participants).
17. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Hops: Marketing and Cost of Production.” Hops & Hemp Informational
Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, January 29 (110 Participants).
18. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Montgomery County Crop Update.” Clarksville, TN, January 28 (32
Participants).
19. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Tennessee Agricultural Economy and Outlook.” 2019 Tennessee Feed and
Grain Association, Franklin, TN, January 24 (49 Participants).
20. Smith, S.A. 2019. “2019 Crop Insurance Update and Management Decision-Making.” Middle
Tennessee Research and Education Center, Spring Hill, TN, January 16 (8 Participants).
2018(36-presentations; 1,775 participants)
21. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Trade, Domestic Policy, and 2018/19 Crop Outlook.” Memphis Ag Club,
Memphis, TN, November 26 (38 Participants).
22. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Post-Harvest Crop Market Outlook.” Tennessee Marketing Meeting.
ZOOM Online Meeting. 14 counties, TN, November 14 (36 Participants).
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23. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Generic Base Reallocation, 2018 ARC and PLC Payment Estimates, and
Long-Term Implications of Reallocating Generic Base.” Five locations:
a. Dyersburg, TN, October 29 (22 Participants).
b. Somerville, TN, October 29 (16 Participants).
c. Alamo, TN, October 30 (14 Participants).
d. Brownsville, TN, October 30 (14 Participants).
e. Jackson, TN, October 31 (24 Participants).
24. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Marketing Meeting: Harvest Outlook and Marketing Strategies.” Tennessee
Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 14 counties, TN, August 22 (36 Participants).
25. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Fall Corn and Soybean Price and Policy Outlook.” Swanks Seeds Producer
Field Day, Ten Mile, TN, August 14 (86 Participants).
26. Smith, S.A. 2018. “U.S. Agricultural Economy and Domestic Policy Update.” Briefing
provided to Congressional Staffers. Washington, D.C., August 6 (26 Participants).
27. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Global Agricultural Trade and Tariffs: Understanding Short and Long Run
Price and Marketing Implications for Tennessee Commodities.” Tennessee Agricultural
Producers Association Summer Meeting, Gatlinburg, TN, August 2 (42 Participants).
28. Adkins, K., S.A. Smith, and C.N. Boyer. “Soybean Preventive Planting.” Milan No-till Field
Day, Milan, TN, July 26 (195 Participants).
29. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Tariff, Trade, and Domestic Policy Update.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion
Board Meeting. Jackson, TN, July 24 (45 Participants).
30. Smith, S.A. and S.C. Danehower. 2018. “Building Your Business Marketing Plan.” Farm
Academy, Memphis, TN, June 28 (36 Participants).
31. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Marketing Corn and Soybeans during the Growing Season: 2018 Outlook
and Pricing Opportunities.” University of Arkansas Extension Webinar Series, Little Rock, AR,
June 21 (58 Participants). [Link]
32. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Marketing Corn and Soybeans during the Growing Season.” Tennessee
Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 14 counties, TN, June 13 (36 Participants).
33. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Risk Management: An Introduction to Crop Insurance.” Farm Academy,
Memphis, TN, May 31 (36 Participants).
34. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Marketing Update and Crop Insurance Considerations.” Southern Middle
Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN, March 7 (36
Participants).
35. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Market Outlook, Crop Insurance, and Generic Base.” Spring Hill, TN,
March 1 (22 Participants).
36. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Market Outlook, Crop Insurance, and Generic Base Change.” 2018 Farm
School, Reelfoot Lake, TN, February 26 (82 Participants).
37. Smith, S.A. 2018. “2018 Cotton Market Outlook: At What Price Should I Get Back Into
Cotton?” Cotton Focus, Jackson, TN, February 8 (125 Participants).
38. Smith, S.A. 2018. “2018 Cotton Outlook.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association,
Annual Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, February 3-6 (31 Participants).
39. Smith, S.A. 2018. “2018 Soybean, Corn, & Wheat Outlook.” KY and TN Grain Day.
Russellville, KY, February 2 (94 Participants).
40. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Managing Revenue Risk: How to Determine if NAP or Other Revenue
Insurance Products Are a Fit for Your Business.” Presented six times (154 total Participants) at:
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i. Clarksville, TN, January 30.
ii. Martin, TN, January 31.
iii. Memphis, TN, February 1.
iv. Blountville, TN, February 6.
v. Alcoa, TN, February 7.
vi. Shelbyville, TN, February 8.
41. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Soybean, Corn & Wheat Outlook.” Middle Tennessee Grain Conference.
Coffee County, TN, January 30 (260 Participants).
42. Smith, S.A. and A.P. Griffith. 2018. “2018 Tennessee Agriculture.” Tennessee Feed and Grain
Association Annual Meeting. Spring Hill, TN, January 18 (33 Participants).
43. Smith, S.A. 2018. “2018 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook.” East Tennessee Grain
Conference. Lenoir City, TN, January 18 (87 Participants).
44. Smith, S.A. 2018. “2018/19 Farm Bill Producer Education: Commodity Programs and Crop
Insurance.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board Annual Meeting. Pigeon Forge, TN, January
17 (24 Participants).
45. Smith, S.A. 2018. “An Analysis of the Impact of Planter Width, Planter Speed, and Perimeter-
to-Area Ratio on Field Efficiency and Planting Costs.” Cotton and Rice Conference. Memphis,
TN, January 10-11 (29 Participants).
46. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Base and Generic Base Acres: State Level Implications for the Current and
Next Farm Bill.” Beltwide Cotton Conference. San Antonio, TX, January 4 (38 Participants).
2017 (20-presentations; 857 participants)
47. Smith, S.A. 2017. “US Nitrogen – Use of AN20 in East Tennessee Corn Production.” Loudon,
TN, November 29 (10 Participants).
48. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Sourcing Corn Locally: Tate and Lyle Producer Groups.” Two Meetings
Loudon, TN, November 29 (17 Participants).
49. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Corn and Soybean Post Harvest Outlook and Carry in the Market.”
Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN,
November 8 (36 Participants).
50. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Planter Field Capacity.” Case New Holland International, Burr Ridge,
Illinois, November 8 (36 Participants).
51. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Ammonium Nitrate Use in East Tennessee.” US Nitrogen, Midway, TN,
September 22 (8 Participants).
52. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Pre-Harvest and Harvest Marketing Opportunities for Corn and Soybeans.”
Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN,
August 9 (32 Participants).
53. Smith, S.A. and R. Holland. 2017. “Agriculture’s County Level Economic Impact.” Tennessee
Cattleman’s Association, Murfreesboro, TN, July 24 (27 participants).
54. Smith, S.A. 2017. “In-season Marketing Opportunities for Corn and Soybeans.” Southern
Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN, June 14 (35
Participants).
55. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Barley Market Opportunities for the Craft Brewing Industry.” Memphis,
TN, May 3 (8 Participants).
56. Smith, S.A. 2017. “NAP Producer Education.” Farm Service Agency, Nashville, TN, April 12
(7 Participants).
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57. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Crop Insurance Considerations.” Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing
Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN, March 8 (30 Participants).
58. Smith, S.A. 2017. “2017 Corn and Soybean Market Outlook.” Farm School, Reelfoot Lake,
TN, February 27 (100 Participants).
59. Smith, S.A. 2017. “2017 Corn and Soybean Outlook: Managing Price, Revenue, and Financial
Risk.” Wayne County, TN, February 17 (45 Participants).
60. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Cotton Market Outlook and Risk Management Decisions in 2017.” Cotton
Focus, Jackson, TN, February 9 (122 Participants).
61. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Policy, Trade, & Price Implications for 2017 Corn and Soybean
Marketing.” West Tennessee Grain Conference, Dyersburg, TN, February 2 (106 Participants).
62. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Market Outlook for Soybeans: Managing Marketing and Financial Risk.”
Middle Tennessee Grain Conference, Coffee County, TN, January 26 (56 Participants).
63. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Market Outlook for Corn and Wheat: Managing Marketing and Financial
Risk.” Middle Tennessee Grain Conference, Coffee County, TN, January 26 (62 Participants).
64. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Are You Covered? Mitigating Financial and Marketing Risk.” East
Tennessee Grain Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 19 (64 Participants).
65. Smith, S.A. 2017. “The Economic Impact of Soybeans on County and State Economies in
Tennessee.” Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board, Pigeon Forge, TN, January 18 (18
Participants).
66. Smith, S.A. 2017. “2017 Tennessee Agricultural Outlook.” Tennessee Feed and Grain
Association Annual Meeting, Franklin, TN, January 12 (38 Participants).
2016 (12-presentations; 781 participants)
67. Smith, S.A. 2016. “University Panel Discussion.” Kentucky/Tennessee Beginning Farmer
Summit.” Louisville, KY, Nov 11 (125 Participants).
68. Smith, S.A. and A.P. Griffith. 2016. “Crop Marketing Situation and Outlook.” Southern
Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, 13 counties, TN, November 9
(37 Participants)
69. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Pre-Harvest Corn and Soybean Outlook.” Lower Middle TN Field Crop
Meeting, Spring Hill, TN, August 25 (28 Participants).
70. Smith, S.A. and D. Morris. 2016. “Marketing Corn Based on Growth Stages.” Milan No-till
Field Day, Milan, TN, July 28 (150 Participants).
71. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Policy Update and Soybean Crushing Feasibility.” Columbia, TN, July 7
(22 Participants).
72. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Sweetwater Marketing Meeting.” Sweetwater, TN, July 1 (7 Participants).
73. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Corn and Soybean Market Update.” Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing
Meeting. ZOOM Online Meeting, Hickman, Lawrence, Giles, Maury, Monroe, Robertson,
Wayne, and Moore Counties, TN, June 15 (38 Participants).
74. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” ZOOM Online Meeting,
Hickman, Lawrence, Giles, Maury, Monroe, and Moore Counties, TN, March 9 (32
Participants).
75. Smith, S.A. 2016. “2016 Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Input Outlook: Developing a Marketing
Plan.” Montgomery County Crop Economics Meeting, Clarksville, TN, March 7 (21
Participants).
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76. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Marketing, How Does It Look For 2016?” East Tennessee Grain and
Soybean Conference, Knoxville, TN, March 3 (65 Participants).
77. Smith, S.A. 2016. “2016 Corn and Soybean Outlook.” 2016 Farm School, Reelfoot Lake, TN,
February 22 (104 Participants).
78. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Cotton Market Outlook and Risk Management Decisions in 2016.” Cotton
Focus, Jackson, TN, February 18 (152 Participants).
2015 (31-presentations; 2,130 participants)
79. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” Lawrenceburg, TN,
December 3 (28 Participants).
80. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Sweetwater Marketing Meeting.” Madisonville, TN, November 17 (6
Participants).
81. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybean Outlook.” 2015 Southern Outlook Conference. Atlanta, GA,
September 23 (34 Participants).
82. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Tennessee Agricultural Outlook: An Economic Summary of 2015 and a
Preview of 2016.” Tennessee Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. Murfreesboro,
TN, September 18 (28 Participants).
83. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Farm Policy Meetings.” Brighton and Jackson, TN, July 30 (65
Participants).
84. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” Pulaski, TN, July 9 (16
Participants).
85. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Cumberland City Marketing Meeting.” Cumberland City, TN, May 4 (36
Participants).
86. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Northeast Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” Jonesborough, TN, April 20 (8
Participants).
87. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Sweetwater Marketing Meeting.” Sweetwater, TN, April 14 (10
Participants).
88. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Southern Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” Lawrenceburg, TN,
March 19 (19 Participants).
89. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2015 Cotton Outlook and Farm Bill Update.” Cotton Focus, Jackson, TN,
February 12 (130 Participants).
90. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2014 Farm Bill for Row Crop Producers in Tennessee.” Producer
Workshop, Fayetteville, TN, February 10 (4 Participants).
91. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2015 Row Crop Outlook and Farm Bill Update.” Dyersburg, TN, West
Tennessee Grain Conference, February 5 (505 Participants).
92. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2015 Row Crop Outlook and Farm Bill Update.” Russellville, KY,
Kentucky-Tennessee Grain Conference, January 30 (120 Participants).
93. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2014 Farm Bill for Crop Consultants.” Nashville, TN, January 29 (22
Participants).
94. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2015 Row Crop Outlook and Farm Bill Update.” Dyersburg, TN, County
Row Crop Meeting, January 23 (110 Participants).
95. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2015 Row Crop Outlook and Farm Bill Update.” East Tennessee Grain
Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 22 (90 Participants).
96. Smith, S.A. 2015. “2014 Farm Bill for Row Crop Producers in Tennessee.” Presented at 14
locations:
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a. Springfield, TN, January 8 (65 Participants).
b. Dyersburg, TN, January 12 (106 Participants).
c. Martin, TN, January 13 (140 Participants).
d. Jackson, TN, January 14 (68 Participants).
e. Memphis, TN, January 15 (56 Participants).
f. Cookeville, TN, January 20 (58 Participants).
g. Woodbury, TN, January 26 (85 Participants).
h. Lawrenceburg, TN, February 4 (78 Participants).
i. Fayetteville, TN, February 9 (82 Participants).
j. Winchester, TN, February 9 (41 Participants).
k. White Pine, TN, February 11 (18 Participants).
l. Athens, TN, February 18 (24 Participants).
m. Clarksville, TN, February 25 (32 Participants).
n. Brayden Station, TN, February 26 (46 Participants).
2014 (30 presentations; 1,949 participants)
97. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting.” Sweetwater Marketing Group, Madisonville,
TN, December 11 (7 Participants).
98. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Cumberland City Marketing Meeting.” Cumberland City, TN, December 4
(34 Participants).
99. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Lawrenceburg Row Crop Meeting.” Lawrenceburg, TN, December 3 (38
Participants).
100. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Greenville/White Pine Marketing Meeting.” Greenville, TN, December 1
(16 Participants).
101. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting.” Sweetwater Marketing Group, Madisonville,
TN, October 16 (5 Participants).
102. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Middle Tennessee Marketing Meeting.” Columbia, TN, October 3 (8
Participants).
103. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting.” Sweetwater Marketing Group, Sweetwater,
TN, September 11 (6 Participants).
104. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Farm Bill: How Does It Affect You?” Presented in four locations:
a. Knoxville, TN, August 21 (38 Participants).
b. Fayetteville, TN, August 20 (140 Participants).
c. Dyersburg, TN, August 19 (130 Participants).
d. Jackson, TN, August 18 (178 Participants).
105. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting: Corn, Soybean, Wheat Update.” Sweetwater
Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, August 14 (5 Participants).
106. Smith, S.A. 2014. “University Research and Extension in the Southeast: Current Issues,
Challenges, and Opportunities from an Agricultural Economists Perspective.” Southern Feed &
Grain Convention, Destin, FL, July 29 (120 Participants).
107. Smith, S.A. 2104. “The Agricultural Act of 2014: Title I Program Options for Corn
Producers.” Milan No-till Field Day, Milan, TN, July 24 (300 Participants).
108. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting: Corn, Soybean, Wheat Update.” Sweetwater
Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, July 10 (8 Participants).
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109. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting: Corn, Soybean, Wheat Update.” Sweetwater
Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, June 12 (7 Participants).
110. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Spring 2014 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook.” Giles County Extension
Office, Pulaski, TN, April 15 (15 Participants).
111. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Spring 2014 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook.” Maury County
Extension Office, Columbia, TN, April 14 (6 Participants).
112. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Monthly Marketing Meeting: Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Update.”
Sweetwater Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, April 10 (10 Participants).
113. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn and Soybean Spreads and The Impact on Grain Prices from the
Ukraine / Russia conflict.” Sweetwater Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, December 12 (9
Participants).
114. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn, Soybean, Cotton, and Wheat Outlook.” Winter Row Crop Marketing
Meeting Tipton and Fayette Counties, Brayden Station, TN, February 27 (11 Participants).
115. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Weakley County Row Crop Outlook.” Weakley County Farm Conference,
Martin, TN, February 25 (135 Participants).
116. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Corn, Soybean, Cotton, and Wheat Outlook.” 2014 Obion County Farm
School, Tiptonville, TN, February 17 (103 Participants).
117. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Corn, Soybean, Cotton, and Wheat Outlook.” Fayette County
Extension Marketing Meeting, Summerville, TN, February 4 (12 Participants).
118. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Outlook.” Upper Cumberland Row Crop
Meeting, Sparta, TN, January 31 (27 Participants).
119. Smith, S.A. 2014. “An Assessment of Future Grain Prices: 2014 Row Crop Situation and
Outlook.” Middle Tennessee Grain Conference, Manchester, TN, January 30 (332 Participants).
120. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Crop Situation and Outlook.” Humboldt Lions Club Farmers Appreciation
Night, Humboldt, TN, January 28 (35 Participants).
121. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Marketing Alternatives for Producers in Northeast Tennessee.” White Pine
and Greenville Marketing Meeting, White Pine, TN, January 27 (28 Participants).
122. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Dyer County Row Crop Outlook.” Dyer County Row Crop Production
Meeting, Dyersburg, TN, January 24 (78 Participants).
123. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Row Crop Situation and Outlook.” East Tennessee Grain and
Soybean Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 23 (93 Participants).
2013 (9-presentations; 284 participants)
124. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Row Crop Market Outlook and Marketing Alternative Analysis.”
Sweetwater Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, December 12 (9 Participants).
125. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Leasing Tools, Decision Aids, and Crop Marketing Outlook.” Farm
Management Update for Monroe County, Madisonville, TN, November 21(35 Participants).
126. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Crop Economic Outlook and Producer Marketing Alternatives.” Greenville
and White Pine Row Crop Marketing Group, Greenville, TN, November 12 (22 Participants).
127. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Crop Outlook and Marketing Update.” Lawrenceburg Marketing Meeting,
Lawrenceburg, TN, November 4 (15 Participants).
128. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Crop Future Contract Spreads and Option Strategies.” Sweetwater
Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, October 10 (9 Participants).
129. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Futures and Options for Cattle and Grain.” Sweetwater Marketing Group,
Sweetwater, TN, September 12 (8 Participants).
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130. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Cotton, Corn, and Soybean Outlook.” West Tennessee Agricultural
Research and Education Center Cotton Tour, Jackson, TN, September 4 (170 Participants).
131. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Chris Swift Webinar, Synthetic Futures Contract.” Sweetwater Marketing
Group, Sweetwater, TN, July 23 (10 Participants).
132. Smith S.A. 2013. “Futures Game Complete and Risk Management for Fall 2013.” Sweetwater
Marketing Group, Sweetwater, TN, April 25 (6 Participants).
Extension or In-Service Training Presentations (46 presentations; 1,602 participants)
Presentations that were delivered to state, regional, and national Extension audiences. These meetings
focus on train-the-trainer information exchange. These presentations do not include those delivered to
research audiences within the discipline.
2019 (5-presentations; 368-participants)
133. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Crop Safety Net Program: Commodity Program Details and Decisions.”
2018 Farm Bill Education Conference, Kansas City, MO May 22 (265 Participants).
134. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Hemp Production and Budgets.” Department of Agricultural and Resource
Economics, Farm Management Workshop, Murfreesboro, TN May 7 (13 Participants).
135. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Farm Bill Signup and Provisions.” Department of Agricultural and
Resource Economics, Farm Management Workshop, Murfreesboro, TN May 7 (13
Participants).
136. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Farm Bill and Crop Insurance Update.” Row Crops Roundtable, ZOOM
meeting, March 1 (33 Participants).
137. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Soybean Outlook for 2019.” Organized Symposium. Southern Agricultural
Economics Association Annual Meeting, Birmingham, AL. February 4. (44 Participants).
2018(9-presentations; 324 participants)
138. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Crop Insurance Update and Management Decision-Making.” Department
of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Farm Management Workshop, Murfreesboro, TN,
December 5 (13 Participants).
139. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Tennessee Land Transaction Publication.” Department of Agricultural
Resource Economics, Farm Management Workshop, Murfreesboro, TN, December 4 (13
Participants).
140. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Fall 2018 Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service Training,
presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, November 6 (31 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 7 (39 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 8 (29 Participants).
141. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Soybean Outlook.” Southern Extension Economics Committee Annual
Outlook Conference, Atlanta, GA. September 25 (55 Participants).
142. Smith, S.A. and D. Hughes. 2018. “Hops Marketing Opportunities in Tennessee.” University
of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Symposium on Hops, Knoxville, TN, August 15 (70
Participants).
143. Smith, S.A. 2018. “When Commodities Collide: The Case of Dicamba.” Extension Section –
Ongoing and Emerging Land Use Trade-offs Impacting Crop Outlook. Agricultural & Applied
Economics Association Annual Meeting, Washington D.C., August 2 (27 Participants).
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144. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Producer Adoption of Cover Crops, No-till, and Irrigation in Tennessee: A
Summary of Survey Responses.” Southern Extension Economist Committee Meeting. Myrtle
Beach, SC, June 11 (47 Participants).
2017 (5-presentations; 133 participants)
145. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Tennessee Grain Indemnity Fund.” Farm Management and Area Specialist
Meeting, Murfreesboro, TN, December 4 (12 Participants).
146. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Fall 2017 Row Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service
Training, presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 31 (29 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 1 (33 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 2 (30 Participants).
147. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Crop Insurance Producer Considerations.” Southern Agricultural
Economics Association Annual Meeting, Mobile, AL, February 6 (29 Participants).
2016 (8-presentations; 243 participants)
148. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Fall 2016 Row Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service
Training, presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, November 1 (26 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 2 (31 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 3 (36 Participants).
149. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Input Outlook and Input Efficiency.” Presented at Central Region
Agricultural Economics In-Service Training, Murfreesboro, TN, November 2 (31 Participants).
150. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Crop Insurance: Basics.” Southern Extension Economist Meetings, New
Orleans, LA, August 15 (24 Participants).
151. Smith, S.A., and R. Eatherly. 2016. “A cost-differential analysis of on-farm soybean
processing in East Tennessee: roast or crush?” Southern Extension Committee Meetings, Point
Clear, AL, May 31-June 2 (34 Participants).
152. Smith, S.A. and A.P. Griffith. 2016. “Increasing the Resilience of Agricultural Production in
the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins through more Efficient Water Resource Use.”
Southern Extension Committee Meetings, Point Clear, AL, May 31-June 2 (34 Participants).
153. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Crop Economics Update.” Agricultural and Resource Economics and Area
Specialists Farm Management Workshop, Jackson, TN, May 24-26 (27 Participants).
2015 (5-presentations; 136 participants)
154. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Fall 2015 Row Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service
Training, presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 26 (21 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 3 (32 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 4 (34 Participants).
155. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Soybean Outlook.” 2015. Southern Extension Economics Committee
Outlook Conference, Atlanta, GA, September 23. (34 Participants)
156. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Farm Bill Summary and Row Crop Update.” Farm Management Workshop.
Cookeville, TN, July 2 (15 Participants).
2014 (6-presentations; 146 participants)
157. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Farm Bill Update and Decision Aid Training.” Agricultural
Economics In-Service Training, presented at:
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i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 30 (15 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 4 (25 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 5 (33 Participants).
158. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Fall 2014 Row Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service
Training, presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 30 (15 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 4 (25 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 5 (33 Participants).
2013 (8-presentations; 252 participants)
159. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Crop Economics Website, Decision Aids, and Custom Machinery Rates
Survey.” Agricultural Economics In-Service Training, presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 31 (29 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 5 (36 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 6 (35 Participants).
160. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Fall 2013 Crop Outlook.” Agricultural Economics In-Service Training,
presented at:
i. Eastern Region, Knoxville, TN, October 31 (29 Participants).
ii. Central Region, Murfreesboro, TN, November 5 (36 Participants).
iii. Western Region, Jackson, TN, November 6 (35 Participants).
161. Smith, S.A. and J. Fewell. 2013. “Introduction to Crop Economics Extension Programming.”
Western Region Agricultural Extension County Agents, Paris, TN, July 25 (35 Participants).
162. Smith, S.A. 2013. “Introduction to Extension Program in Crop Economics.” Area Farm
Management Specialists and State Specialists, Cookeville, TN, May 22 (17 Participants).
Classroom Presentations / Guest Lectures (15-presentations; 333 participants)
Presentations delivered in a traditional classroom setting. These are different than coursework. Extension
work in the classroom provides a conduit to real-world use of research and course-based information.
These presentations inform the next generation of producers and agri-business professionals about
Extension programs and the availability of research-based, unbiased information that can assist students
as they enter the workforce.
2019 (1-presentation; 22 participants)
163. Smith, S.A. 2019. “Futures and Options Markets: Producer Prospective.” AREC 352 - Futures
and Options Markets, Knoxville, TN, March 9 (Participants 22).
2018(3-presentations; 71 participants)
164. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Trade, Tariffs, Domestic Policy, and the Economic Impact on Rural
Economies.” AREC 410 – Senior Seminar, Knoxville, TN, September 5 (Participants 24).
165. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Commodity Policy: ARC and PLC.” AREC 331 – Agricultural Commodity
Policy, Knoxville, TN, September 5 (Participants 26).
166. Smith, S.A. 2018. “Futures and Options Markets.” AREC 352 – Futures and Options Markets,
Knoxville, TN, March 29 (Participants 21).
2017 (3-presentations; 49 participants)
167. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Crop Insurance and Commodity Programs – Current and Future Direction.”
AREC 530 - Agricultural Policy Analysis, November 15 (Participants 11).
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168. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Futures and Options Markets: Producer and Industry Applications.” AREC
352 – Futures and Options Markets, Knoxville, TN, April 6 (24 Participants).
169. Smith, S.A. 2017. “Introduction to Crop Insurance.” Farm Credit Scholars, Knoxville, TN,
March 29 (Participants 14).
2016 (4-presentations; 112 participants)
170. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Introduction to Crop Insurance.” AREC 331 – Agricultural Commodity
Policy, Knoxville, TN, November 14 (22 Participants).
171. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Introduction to Farm Policy: The Producer Safety Net.” AREC 331 –
Agricultural Commodity Policy, Knoxville, TN, November 9 (22 Participants).
172. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Futures and Options Markets: Producer and Industry Applications.” AREC
493 – Special Topics, TN, April 7 (13 Participants).
173. Smith, S.A. 2016. “Introduction to Crop Insurance.” AREC 342 – Farm Business Management,
Knoxville, TN, April 5 (55 Participants).
2015 (1-presentation; 23 participants)
174. Smith, S.A. 2015. “Agricultural Policy: Commodity Programs & Crop Insurance.” AREC
430/530 - Agricultural Policy, Knoxville, TN, September 29 (23 Participants).
2014 (3-presentations; 56 participants)
175. Smith, S.A. 2014. “2014 Farm Bill Commodity Programs and Crop Insurance: Overview and
Credit Implications.” Presented to the Farm Credit Scholars, Knoxville, TN, November 19 (16
Participants).
176. Smith, S.A. 2014. “The Agricultural Act of 2014 -Title 1 Programs: PLC and ARC.”
Agricultural & Resource Economics Seminar, Knoxville, TN, September 16 (25 Participants).
177. Smith, S.A. 2014. “Hedging with Futures and Options.” Presented to Agricultural Marketing
Students at Austin Peay State University, April 3 (15 Participants).
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA)
Southern Agricultural Economics Association (SAEA)
Southern Extension Economics Committee (SEEC)
Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists (TAAA&S)
Gamma Sigma Delta (GSD)
SERVICE
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Member Search Committee – Department Head, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics,
2019-Present.
Chair of search committee for Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics - Farm
Management, 2018-2019.
Search committee member: Professor and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural, Food and
Natural Resource Policy (2016-2017); Extension Specialist in Agricultural Business Development
(2015-2016); Assistant/ Associate/Professor - Farm Financial Management and MANAGE
Coordinator; Agricultural Marketing Assistant /Associate Professor (2015-2018).
Reviewer Extension publications (12), 2014-present.
Picnic Committee, 2014-2019.
Chair, Website/Social Media Committee, 2015-2019.
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Faculty secretary, 2014-2015.
Sustainable Agriculture Advisory Committee, 2014.
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Contributor: An Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee: The State’s Economic
Outlook 2016-2019
1) Murray, M.N., W.F. Fox, D.J. Bruce, L. Luna, E.P. Hargaden, L.M. Kessler, V.C. Cunningham,
A.M. Sudbury, K.L. Jensen, J. Menard, B. English, A. Griffith, D. Hughes, A. Muhammad, S.A.
Smith, E. Yu, E. Greear, B. Blair, and E. Hatfield. 2019. “An Economic Report to the Governor
of the State of Tennessee: The State’s Economic Outlook, January 2019.” UT Publication
Authorization Number R01-1493-327-002-19.
2) Murray, M.N., W.F. Fox, M. Harris, L.M. Kessler, V.C. Cunningham, M.E. Glenn, K.L. Jensen,
J. Menard, B. English, A. Griffith, D. Hughes, S.A. Smith, E. Yu, B Blair, and L.X. McCoy.
2018. “An Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee: The State’s Economic
Outlook, January 2018.” UT Publication Authorization Number R01-1493-327-001-18.
3) Murray, M.N., W.F. Fox, M. Harris, L.M. Kessler, V.C. Cunningham, M.E. Glenn, K.L. Jensen,
J. Menard, B. English, A. Griffith, D. Hughes, S.A. Smith, E. Yu, B Blair, and L.X. McCoy.
2017. “An Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee: The State’s Economic
Outlook, January 2017.” UT Publication Authorization Number R01-1493-309-001-17.
4) Murray, M.N., W.F. Fox, C.K. Carruthers, L.M. Kessler, V.C. Cunningham, M.E. Glenn, K.L.
Jensen, J. Menard, B. English, A. Griffith, S.A. Smith, E. Yu, B.A. Drinnen, and C.B. McCamey.
2016. “An Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee: The State’s Economic
Outlook, January 2016.” UT Publication Authorization Number R01-1493-295-002-16.
Tennessee Sunbelt Farmer of the Year - Chair of the selection committee 2017, 2018, 2019.
Tennessee Sunbelt Farmer of the Year - Selection committee member 2014, 2015 & 2016.
Avian Influenza Workgroup, 2015-2018.
Cotton Production Workgroup, 2015-present.
Grains and Oilseeds Workgroup, 2015-present.
Crop Production Leadership Team, 2015-present.
Professional
Secretary, Southern Extension Economics Committee (SEEC), 2016/17.
Vice Chair, Southern Extension Economics Committee (SEEC), 2017/18.
Chair, Southern Extension Economics Committee (SEEC), 2018/19.
Reviewer
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, 2017.
Western Economics Forum, 2015, 2016.
Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 2015.
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
Choices Magazine, 2013.
Agricultural and Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting Selected Paper 2015, 2016, 2017.
HONORS AND AWARDS
1. Success in Multidisciplinary Research Award - Chancellor’s Honors Banquet. The Success in
Multidisciplinary Research award is given to a team of faculty members in more than one
academic college who have succeeded in gaining major external resources and recognition for
multidisciplinary research. Water for Agriculture. The team was led by Forbes Walker, associate
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professor of biosystems engineering and soil science. Other members from the College of
Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources were Professors Michael Bushermohle, Chris Clark,
Burton English, Dayton Lambert, and Larry Steckel; Associate Professors Chris Boyer, Shawn
Hawkins, Brian Lieb, and Justin Rhinehart; Assistant Professors Andrew Griffith and S. Aaron
Smith; Research Associate Professor Chad Hellwinckel; and Research Scientist Lixia Lambert.
Members from the Tickle College of Engineering were Professors Thanos Papanicolaou and John
Schwartz; Assistant Professor Jon Hathaway; and Research Assistant Professor Chris Wilson.
2018.
2. J.E. Moss Award. 2017. The J.E. Moss award recognizes excellent achievement in research,
teaching and Extension for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The award
recipients are selected by the chancellor of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
and the three deans of the Institute. Extension winner.
3. Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents & Specialists (TAAA&S) Early Career Award-
Eastern Region. 2016. State Specialist.
4. Lovelace McKinney Professional Development Funds. Awarded for travel to USDA’s 92nd
Annual Outlook Forum: Transforming Agriculture, February 25-26, Arlington, VA, 2016. $500.
5. Premier Forecaster Award. 2015. Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Extension
Section. Crop Production & Prices for the Period 2014 to 2015. Presented at the 2015 AAEA &
WAEA joint Annual meeting in San Francisco, CA. July 26-28.
6. First Place Poster Award, Southern Agricultural, Economics, Association. 2015. Henry, G., C.N.
Boyer, A.P. Griffith, J.A. Larson, S.A. Smith, and J.T. Mulliniks. 2015. Risk and Returns for a
Spring- and Fall-Calving Beef Herd Grazing Tall Fescue in Tennessee. Selected poster. Southern
Agricultural Economics Association Annual meeting, Atlanta, GA, January 31-February 3.