Applied Economics Teaching Resources

an AAEA Journal

Agricultural and Applied Economics Association

About AETR

Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR) is an online, open access, and peer-reviewed journal. The aim of the journal is to provide an inclusive outlet for research, teaching and Extension education scholarship encompassing but not limited to research articles, case studies, classroom games, commentaries, experiential learning, and pedagogy.  The goal is to support and advance teaching and Extension education within the scholarly areas of agricultural and applied economics, and agribusiness economics and management. AETR seeks to publish articles that are diverse in both scope and authorship. It serves as a platform for addressing and contributing to our understanding of important societal issues, including inequality and discrimination, as well as how shifts in pedagogy (e.g., growing reliance on remote and hybrid learning modalities) may impact accessibility and inclusion.

The journal is online and open access through Agecon Search. All submissions are peer-reviewed and held to the high standards exhibited in the agricultural and applied economics profession. The journal editors are Dr. Jason Bergtold at Kansas State University (aetr.editor@gmail.com) and Na Zuo at the University of Arizona (nazuo@arizona.edu) and the journal is published by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA).

Advance Access

Teaching and Educational Commentary

Teaching and Educational Commentary

The Implementation of Non-explicit Grading
Timothy Meyer, Lia Nogueira, Fabio Mattos, Simanti Banerjee, and Kathleen Brooks
June 25, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.553613

Research Article

Research Article

A Household Production Model of College Student Motivation: Teaching Strategies to Inspire Enhanced Learning
Andrew Barkley
September 24, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.578206

Teaching and Educational Methods

Yes…There Are Great Careers in Food Retail! Using Pre-recorded Interviews to Showcase Career Pathways and Increase Student Engagement
Renée Shaw Hughner, Mark Manfredo, Claudia Dumitrescu
October 7, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.691483

Data Visualization in Applied Economics Instruction and Outreach
Jared Hutchins and Andrew J. Van Leuven
October 7, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.482854

Extension Education

Network for Environment and Weather Applications: An Overview of the Digital Pest Management Decision Support Tool
Allan F. Pinto, Dan Olmstead, Alejandro A. Calixto, and Miguel I. Gómez
August 27, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.489569

Enhancing Production Efficiency and Farm Profitability Through Innovative Engagement Teaching and Programming
Matt Stockton, Daran Rudnick, Chuck Burr, and Krystle Rhoades
August 27, 2025
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DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.717668

Special Issue for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Use in the Classroom and Academy

Beyond the Textbook: Students’ Experiences Learning Agricultural Policy with an AI Tutor
Robert Huber and Réka Mihálka
November 19, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.717870

A Checklist for Managing AI Use in Agribusiness and Applied Economics Courses
Sean P. Hurley
November 19, 2025
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DOI: DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.924926

Special Issue on Designing Agribusiness Education for Changing Student Demographics and Employer Needs

Designing a Farm and Ranch Management Plan: A Teaching Template
Nicole Karwowski and Beth Shirley
December 2, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.854940 | Request Teaching Notes/Supplemental Materials

Seven Editions of Pedagogical Innovation: Insights for Developing an Agribusiness Management Curriculum for the Twenty-First Century
Jay Akridge, Freddie L. Barnard, Brady E. Brewer, W. David Downey, John C. Foltz, Trey Malone
December 2, 2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.71162/aetr.268356


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