VT Ag Trade Center

Keeping the United States and Virginia agriculture competitive in a diverse global economy by producing model-based forecasts and policy projections.

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Jason Grant’s impact statement, ‘Helping Farmers Navigate Global Trade Challenges’, is featured in AgIsAmerica, an initiative of the Assoc. of Public & Land-grant Universities Board on Agriculture Assembly, blog. Read Dr. Grant's impact statement here:
https://t.co/VVvs9A41TQ

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We thank Siwa Msangi, Agricultural and Resource Economist, for spending a few days on the Virginia Tech campus meeting with faculty, staff, and students. Your insights and expertise were greatly appreciated, and we all benefited from your time with us. Thank you!

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The International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium (IATRC or Consortium) is a unique international association of agricultural trade researchers and policy practitioners. Become a member today... https://t.co/1k8yNpA9vr

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Did you know the center's vision is to become a leader in the creation and dissemination of information and analysis for policymakers, academia, and commercial firms in the global marketplace for agricultural products? Learn more about us at https://t.co/1vdbjxK7VL

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Check out the agenda for the upcoming IATRC 2025 Annual Meeting | Dec. 14–16, 2025 – Tysons, VA | 🔗 https://t.co/NjXWEpHBQ6
Theme: Shifting Policies and Global Supply Chains under Uncertainty: Advances in Modeling the World Economy

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IATRC 2025 Annual Meeting | Dec. 14–16, 2025 – Tysons, VA | Theme: Shifting Policies and Global Supply Chains under Uncertainty: Advances in Modeling the World Economy

In-person registration: $550
Students: 50% discount
Register by: Nov. 21

https://t.co/oB6zAjcxtv

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Jason Grant named researcher of the month for October 2025 by @VTCals >> Dr. Grant leads the Center for Agricultural Trade, a nationally trusted resource for understanding international agricultural markets in a rapidly changing global marketplace. https://t.co/kjairHmmOx

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Did you know we host the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium? Started in 1980 by 6 U.S. agricultural economists, the Consortium has grown to 200+ economists in academia, government, and research institutions in 31 countries. Learn more: https://t.co/S4oSshEDFu

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Andres Rodriguez, Agricultural Attaché to the United States and Canada and representatives of the Agricultural Office at the Embassy of Chile in the U.S., met with Tom Thompson, Jason Grant, along with faculty and student guests, to discuss agricultural trade.

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Our vision: To become a leader in the creation and dissemination of information and analysis for policymakers, academia & commercial firms in the global marketplace for agricultural products. Learn about the Center for Agricultural Trade at Virginia Tech. https://t.co/pTkcrBZhrV

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Virginia Agricultural Trade Conference | April 22, 2025 | The event featured an exceptional lineup of distinguished speakers who discussed the challenges and opportunities in global agricultural and forestry exports. Check out photos from the event: https://t.co/wd00t5zAJX

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Register for the International Agricultural
Trade Research Consortium’s Annual Meeting to be held Dec. 8-10, 2024. Details > https://t.co/1k8yNpA9vr

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The Center for Agricultural Trade is now managing operations for the International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium and its annual meeting on Dec. 8-10, 2024! Check out the new site here: https://t.co/1k8yNpA9vr

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Did you miss this paper? Impacts of the Russian-Ukraine Conflict on Global Agriculture Commodity Prices, Trade, and Cropland Reallocation. Check it out here: https://t.co/ijc5KzJelG By Xi He, Miguel Carriquiry, Amani Elobeid, Dermot Hayes, and Wendong Zhang

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❓Did you know the Center for Agricultural Trade is also on Instagram? 🔗Head on over and follow us at https://t.co/RyDm2Yqwda

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Jason Grant is the W.G. Wysor professor of agricultural and applied economics and director of the Center for Agricultural Trade in the @VTCals at Virginia Tech.
Learn about Dr. Grant:🔗 https://t.co/L0VnRhuGox Learn more about the trade center: 🔗 https://t.co/pTkcrBZhrV

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Dec. 8-10, 2024: International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium - details coming soon!
The International Agricultural Trade Research Consortium is a unique international association of agricultural trade researchers and policy practitioners.

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Did you know the Center for Agricultural Trade keeps the United States and Virginia agriculture competitive in a diverse global economy by producing model-based forecasts and policy projections?🔗Learn more about us: https://t.co/pTkcrBZhrV

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Dr. Jason Grant, Director of the Virginia Tech Center for Agricultural Trade, spoke with WSLS News yesterday to give his take on the global impacts of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If you missed it be sure to watch the video below!

https://t.co/PsvQtZOU7s

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Registration is NOW OPEN for the 14th Annual Governor's Conference on Agricultural Trade! The conference will be held on 3/29/22, and there is an in-person option and a virtual option. Register today! https://t.co/OT7EY0zygO