Expert Comment

Oct. 5, 2023

What is October’s ‘ring of fire’ eclipse?

The annular solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people living in North America on Oct. 14.

Couple standing outside in front of a row of crops.

Sep. 7, 2023

MU ag economists expect commodities to lose ground going forward

The University of Missouri Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute has released an update to its yearly baseline report that examines the impact of current events and market conditions on the agricultural economy.

Researchers standing in front of a green house/farm unit

Sep. 6, 2023

Expert comment: Economists forecast positive end-of-year crop outlook despite warmer Midwestern climate

Monthly Monitor sentiment reflects healthy outlook for farm production even as abnormally hot weather and other factors, including workforce concerns and the geopolitical landscape, influence agricultural markets.

Farmer surveys crops in field.

July 17, 2023

Ask the expert: What’s causing the severe Midwestern drought?

University of Missouri climate expert and interim state climatologist Anthony Lupo explains the atmospheric patterns driving drought conditions in the Midwest.

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July 11, 2023

University of Missouri experts provide simple energy-saving tips for summer months

Crop tool at work in a field

June 29, 2023

New agricultural economist survey forecasts key drivers of U.S. ag outlook

The University of Missouri’s agricultural policy research centers, in partnership with Farm Journal, will release a national monthly survey of leading agricultural economists to forecast agricultural market trends.

Red gasoline pump connected to gas tank of silver car. source: Shutterstock

May 3, 2023

Expert: What the surprise oil cuts by OPEC+ mean for Americans

University of Missouri energy economist Zack Miller breaks down how OPEC+’s decision will impact Americans in anticipation of the annual summer driving season.

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May 3, 2023

Expert: Latest oil cuts by OPEC+ aren’t unprecedented

Victor McFarland, a history professor at the University of Missouri, researches the history of energy markets including the oil industry.

Person in a video conference with many coworkers.

March 8, 2023

Research shows success of working from home depends on company health

MU expert in health management shares best practices for working-from-home policies.

Students and staff working to prepare flowers for Valentine's Day at Tiger Garden in February of 2021.

Feb. 10, 2023

Expert: Relationships aren’t built in a day — not even on Valentine’s Day

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