The Crop Science Podcast Show - Dr. Vince Smith: Agricultural Policy and Food Security | Ep. 148

In this episode of The Crop Science Podcast Show, Dr. Vince Smith, professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute, examines agricultural policy, crop insurance, global commodity markets, and public research funding. He explains how agricultural R&D can influence productivity, production costs, and long-term farm outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Farm subsidies and crop insurance
• Global prices and food security
• Emergency food aid efficiency
• Public research and productivity growth

Meet the guest:

Dr. Vince Smith is professor emeritus at Montana State University and director of the agricultural policy program at the American Enterprise Institute. Trained in economics at the University of Manchester, Dr. Smith focuses on crop insurance, farm subsidies, international emergency food aid, and agricultural research policy. At Montana State University, Dr. Smith also created a capstone course on agriculture in a global context that has run for 25 years. Listen to The Crop Science Podcast Show with Dr. Vince Smith on all major platforms. 

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