Samuel Zapata

Samuel Zapata is Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University, based at the Higher Education Center in McAllen. His research integrates production economics, farm management, and quantitative methods to address agricultural challenges.

Zapata's current projects focus on risk management strategies for pasture/rangeland systems, hyperspectral crop monitoring, and livestock market efficiency. His work combines econometric modeling with emerging technologies to improve decision-making for producers.

He teaches courses on agricultural policy and quantitative analysis, emphasizing practical applications for sustainable farming systems.