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Melissa McKendree is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Her research focuses on agricultural economics, consumer behavior, and livestock production systems with emphasis on animal welfare and market dynamics. McKendree has been recognized for her scholarly contributions, including the 2018 Outstanding JARE Reviewer Award from the Western Agricultural Economics Association for her meticulous peer review work. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as analyzing financial well-being of rural households and evaluating the economic impacts of livestock diseases like Bovine Leukemia Virus on dairy operations.
Her research spans diverse topics including beef industry economics, consumer preferences for ethically labeled products, and sustainable agricultural practices. Notably, she investigates adoption barriers for innovative technologies in livestock management and explores how market shocks affect price transmission in agricultural supply chains. McKendree collaborates with stakeholders to develop extension programs that translate academic findings into actionable strategies for producers and policymakers.
Publications highlight her expertise in areas such as feedlot performance metrics, halal meat consumer behavior, and soil carbon sequestration in grazing lands. Her work often integrates interdisciplinary approaches to address complex challenges in food systems, emphasizing both economic viability and environmental sustainability.
