Jaime Luke

Jaime Luke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University (MSU), with dual appointments in research and extension. Her work bridges agricultural production and environmental sustainability, focusing on the livestock sector’s supply chains, public policy, and consumer demand dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University and B.S./M.S. degrees from the University of Missouri, alongside a background in family farming.

Dr. Luke’s research emphasizes livestock sector challenges, including methane emission reduction strategies, anaerobic digester adoption, and the economic implications of trade policies on meat exports. Her recent publications address topics like hay acreage projections in Michigan, beef/pork producer retail share dynamics, and the value of variety meat exports.

Her educational background includes a Missouri family farm upbringing, which informs her applied microeconomics focus on practical agricultural and environmental issues. While no grants or awards are explicitly listed, her active research and extension roles indicate contributions to both academic and applied spheres.