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Hernan Tejeda is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology at the University of Idaho, part of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He is based at the Twin Falls Research and Extension Center, reflecting his applied and outreach-oriented role in agricultural economics.
His educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics or related field, North Carolina State University, 2010
- M.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2000
- B.S.I.E. (Industrial Engineering), Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, 1990
Hernan Tejeda's research focuses on risk analysis in agricultural commodity markets, crop insurance, and commodity safety net programs. His work bridges applied economics and real-world agribusiness challenges, emphasizing production economics and policy implications for farmers and rural communities. His extension role ensures that research findings are disseminated to stakeholders in Idaho’s agricultural sector.
While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his Google Scholar profile indicates an active research trajectory in agricultural risk management and policy. His scholarly output likely centers on quantitative analysis of market risks, insurance effectiveness, and economic modeling in crop production systems.
There are no explicitly listed scientific awards or honors in the provided information.
Hernan advises students and contributes to grant-funded research, though specific advisees and grants are not named. His work is likely supported by extension funding and agricultural research grants from federal or state agencies. He collaborates with extension agents, policymakers, and agricultural producers across Idaho.
He is affiliated with the Twin Falls Research and Extension Center, where he conducts applied research and outreach programs tailored to southern Idaho’s agricultural economy. This center serves as a hub for innovation, technology transfer, and economic analysis in one of the state’s key agricultural regions.
