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Mykel Taylor is a Professor and Interim Department Head in the Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture. Their research focuses on farmland leasing, agricultural policy, land valuation, and rural socioeconomic dynamics. Taylor is based at 213 Comer Hall, Auburn, AL 36849 and can be reached via mrt0055@auburn.edu or (334) 844-4816.
Research interests include the intersection of rural sociology with economic systems, particularly in contexts like caste-based credit access in India, foreign investment in US farmland, and the impact of policy changes on farm productivity. They have published extensively on topics such as Conservation Reserve Program enrollment, livestock operations' environmental impacts, and the valuation of precision agriculture data.
Recent work highlights trends in farmland contract risk analysis, spatial wheat protein premiums, and behavioral economics in agricultural price expectations. Taylor's publications often emphasize empirical analysis of policy implications and market dynamics in agricultural sectors.
They actively contribute to extension programs, including training early-career faculty and developing curricula for farm management education. Their interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with practical agricultural challenges, addressing both domestic and international agricultural systems.
