Jonathan W Coppess

Jonathan W Coppess is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding appointments in the Agricultural and Consumer Economics Department, the College of Law, and the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. His research focuses on agricultural policy, environmental sustainability, and food systems, with a strong emphasis on cover crops, climate change mitigation, and legislative frameworks like the Farm Bill.

• Expertise in policy design, farm bill legislation, and agroecosystems
• Conducts interdisciplinary work bridging agricultural science, economics, and law

Research interests include improving soil health through cover crops, analyzing the economic impacts of agricultural policies, and addressing food security challenges. His recent work explores the transition of American farm policy, the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on conservation programs, and the socio-economic dimensions of food systems.

Publications highlight topics such as carbon accounting in agriculture, yield variability, and crisis management in food supply chains. He actively contributes to policy debates through media engagements and expert commentary on issues like tariffs and infant formula shortages.

His affiliations with multiple institutions reflect his role in bridging academic disciplines to address complex challenges in agriculture and environmental sustainability.