John Antle

John Antle is a Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University (OSU), Corvallis, and a University Fellow at Resources for the Future, Washington, D.C. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago (1980) and has held prior faculty positions at UC Davis and Montana State University. His research focuses on climate change impacts, agricultural sustainability, and policy analysis, with a strong emphasis on modeling frameworks like the Tradeoff Analysis Model (TOA-MD) and leadership in the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP).

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Economics, University of Chicago, 1980
  • M.A., Economics, University of Chicago, 1979
  • A.B., Economics and Mathematics, Albion College, 1976 (summa cum laude)

His research interests span climate change adaptation, agricultural system sustainability, and the economic implications of environmental policies. Notable projects include the Tradeoff Analysis Project and AgMIP, which integrate economic and agronomic models to assess climate impacts and guide policy decisions. Recent work emphasizes digital agriculture, groundwater management, and circular agricultural systems.

Key awards include the Abraham Lincoln Award (2016), F.E. Price Award (2015), and recognition as a Fellow and past President of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. His teaching includes PhD courses on sustainable development and ecampus programs on agricultural sustainability.

• Awards:
  • Abraham Lincoln Award (USDA, 2016)
  • Presidential Award (American Society of Agronomy, 2015)
  • Fellow of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (2002)

Antle collaborates globally, leading workshops on TOA-MD and AgMIP methodologies. His work bridges economics, agronomy, and environmental science to address food security and sustainable development challenges.