Scott Irwin
Scott Irwin is one of the world’s leading authorities on agricultural commodity markets and holds the Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is the visionary behind several groundbreaking agricultural extension programs, including the widely acclaimed farmdoc project, often referred to as the “Wall Street Journal of ag business.” Irwin is best known for his influential work on commodity market speculation and biofuel policy, frequently contributing to global policy discussions and testifying before top-tier institutions. His research on commodity price behavior has shaped both academic scholarship and public policy for over three decades. Prior to joining the University of Illinois, he served as the Francis B. McCormick Professor of Agricultural Marketing and Policy at The Ohio State University.
Scott Irwin Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing
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Francis B. McCormick Professor of Agricultural Marketing and Policy
Academic History
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Ph.D., Agricultural Economics
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M.S., Agricultural Economics
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B.S., Agricultural Economics
CURRENT AFFILIATIONS
Laurence J. Norton Chair of Agricultural Marketing, University of Illinois
Agricultural Markets Advisory Council, CME Group
Irwin is a well-known innovator in the development of agricultural extension programs that has helped hundreds of thousands of farmers.
His research on commodity markets is widely cited by other academic researchers and is in high demand among farmers, market analysts, traders, and policymakers.
He has also conducted ground-breaking research on the impact of public information in agricultural markets, the performance of agricultural market advisory services, and the role of speculation in the commodity markets.
His significant contributions have led to invitations to testify before esteemed bodies like the U.S. Congress, OECD, and CFTC.
RECOGNITIONS
2018 Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis
2018 AAEA Quality of Research Discovery Award
2018 AAPEX Distinguished Alumni Award
2015 Spitze Land-Grant Professorial Career Excellence Award
2008 Donald A. Holt Achievement Award
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
A global leader in agricultural economics, he has made media interviews with major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times.
He is regularly interviewed by leading media outlets such as the Washington Post, Financial Times, Bloomberg, National Public Radio, Farm Journal, and Successful Farming, among others.
He writes and speaks frequently on the economics of ethanol and biodiesel, the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the RIN market.
He has produced over 200 scholarly publications in his career, with numerous articles in the leading academic journals including the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and the Review of Agricultural Economics.