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Agricultural Economist

Michael McConnell


Michael McConnell is a commodity analyst at the World Agricultural Outlook Board in the USDA’s Office of the Chief Economist.

Prior to his position at the Board, he was an Agricultural Economist at the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). He served as the coordinator for the Feed Outlook and the Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook programs during his tenure, in addition to roles in the Livestock Outlook program. In addition to ERS, he has experience as a Senior Consultant at Informa Economics and as a Grains Industry Analyst at the U.S. International Trade Commission. He has a master’s degree in Economics and bachelor’s degree in Economics and History, both from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.

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