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in Grundy Center, Iowa, The United States

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Dr. Scott H. Irwin, the Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing at the University of Illinois, is a globally recognized leader in agricultural economics and multi-published author of commodity books. His influential research on commodity markets is sought after by academics, farmers, and policymakers alike. He’s a frequent media commentator for prestigious outlets like The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. He has over 40,000 followers on social media, the largest following for an agricultural economist worldwide.

Dr. Irwin is best known for his work on commodity market speculation and biofuel policy, leading to invitations to testify before the U.S. Congress and the OECD. His vision and leadership have been a driving for ...more

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Back to the Futures: Crashing Dirt Bikes, Chasing Cows, and Unraveling the Mystery of Commodity Futures Markets
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Scott Irwin wrote a new blog post RIN Prices, Pump Prices, and a Lot of Confusion Jarrett Renshaw at Reuters has a nice piece this week on challenges in meeting the Trump administration’s aggressive RVOs for biomass-based diesel in Read more of this blog post »
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