Michael Popp

Dr. Michael Popp is the Harold F. Ohlendorf Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University of Arkansas's Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. He specializes in agricultural economics, resource management, and decision support systems. His career includes academic roles at the University of Arkansas since 1996 and the University of Manitoba (1997–1998). He holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (Colorado State University, 1995), an MBA in Finance (University of Colorado, 1991), and a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Information Systems (University of Manitoba, 1990).

Research interests focus on optimizing agricultural practices, including fertilizer management, energy systems, and remote sensing applications. He has developed decision support tools for farmers, such as the Weeds system for integrated weed management and tools for evaluating solar investments and poultry litter utilization.

• Key Contributions: Economic analysis of potassium fertilization, energy crop feasibility, and consumer behavior in hemp markets
• Grants & Funding: Extensive grants supporting research in sustainable agriculture and technology adoption
• Lab/Teams: Collaborates with the Agricultural Statistic Laboratory and interdisciplinary teams on energy and crop systems

Recipient of the Harold F. Ohlendorf Professorship (2024), recognizing his leadership in agricultural economics research and education.