#193 - Dr. Glynn Tonsor and Richard Brock: The US banking crisis: how does it affect animal production?

You probably already know that we are facing a global banking crisis, as it has been widely reported all over the news. However, this is not a recent problem – as a matter of fact, the current situation began in 2008 and has been dragging on since then. The downturn of that period was never fully overcome and the effects of its temporary solutions have now become one of the primary reasons for the financial instability. As important as that may be, can you tell how exactly it affects pork producers and the swine industry? That is the central question I ask two specialists in this episode: Richard Brock and Dr. Glynn Tonsor. It's your time to stay up to date on the consequences of the crisis for our sector and learn tips to overcome these challenging times.

What you’ll learn:

1. The US banking crisis

2. Comments on interest rates

3. Trends on interest rates and hog prices

4. Navigating through difficult times

Meet the guests:

Dr. Glynn Tonsor

Experience

• Current: Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University (KSU)
• Past: Assistant Professor at Michigan State University

Background

• Ph.D., Agricultural Economics (Kansas State University)
• B.Sc., Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (Missouri State University)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Richard Brock

Experience

• Current: Owner and President of Brock Associates

Background

• M.Sc., Agriculture and Business (Cornell University)
• B.Sc., Agriculture (Purdue University)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn