Rabail Chandio

Rabail Chandio is an Assistant Professor and Extension Economist in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, affiliated with the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD). She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio State University (2023) and a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics from Lahore University of Management Sciences (2018). Her research focuses on U.S. farmland market trends and the impact of agricultural policy on farmer decisions and financial outcomes.

Education:

• Ph.D., Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics, The Ohio State University, 2023
• B.S., Economics and Mathematics, Lahore University of Management Sciences, 2018

Research interests include agricultural policy analysis, farmland valuation dynamics, and the interplay between government payments and farm financial health. Her work emphasizes translating research into actionable tools for farmers and policymakers. Key areas of study involve USDA baseline projections, land transfer trends among aging farmers, and the influence of interest rates on farmland markets.

Publications highlight her focus on USDA policy accuracy, pandemic-era farm debt utilization, and regional land value surveys. She leads Iowa's annual Land Values Survey and the Soil Management and Land Valuation Conference, serving as Academic Vice President for the Iowa Chapter of ASFMRA.

Affiliations include ISU Extension Farm Management, Ag Decision Maker, and the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in farm management and rural development strategies.