Bio
Tyler B. Mark is originally from a small family farm in Mt. Sterling, KY. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Kentucky, an M.S. from Purdue University and a Ph.D. degree from Louisiana State University in Agricultural Economics. Returning to MSU has given him the opportunity to give back to Eastern Kentucky, a region that has given him so much. At MSU he teaches primarily in the areas of agribusiness management, farm management, energy economics and land economics. Currently, his research is focused on biofuels including corn, wheat, rice, energy cane, switchgrass, and sweet sorghum. These crops are currently or potentially being used in the production of ethanol. Concurrent research topics include: expectations of government payments by producers; linkage between direct marketing and income for producers; costs of conducting on-farm research for producers; impact of biofuel production on Southern agriculture and shopping habits of Millennials.
EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University (Morehead, KY), August 2010 – present.
Appointment: 100% Teaching
Field: Agricultural Economics
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University and LSU Ag Center (Baton Rouge, LA), August 2006-August 2010
Advisors: Dr. Michael Salassi, Dr. Jeffery Gillespie, Dr. Lynn Kennedy, Dr. Joshua Detre
Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Agricultural Economics Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN), August 2004-March 2006
Advisors: Dr. Michael Boehlje, Dr. Allan Gray, Dr. Chris Hurt
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, December 2010
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics
Concentration in Production Agriculture
Dissertation: “Cellulosic Ethanol in Louisiana: A Three Part Economic Analysis of Feedstocks, Pricing Strategies, and Location Strategies”
Chair: Dr. Michael Salassi
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, May 2006
Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
Concentration in Agribusiness
Thesis: “The Potential Growth of Indiana Livestock”
Co-Chairs: Dr. Michael Boehlje and Dr. Allan Gray
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, May 2004
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
Concentration in Finance
Minor in Business
Senior Thesis: “An Analysis of Archer Daniels Midland and the Food Processing Industry”
Chair: Dr. Steve Vickner
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses Taught at Morehead State University
Instructor, World Food, AGR 204
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Fall 2010, Summer 2011*, Fall 2011)
Instructor, Data Acquisition and Analysis, AGR 261
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Fall 2010)
Instructor, Land Economics, AGR 303
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Spring 2011)
Instructor, Marketing of Farm Products, AGR 305
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Spring 2011)
Instructor, Current Food and Energy Issues, AGR 185
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Spring 2011**, Fall 2011)
Instructor, Farm Management, AGR 301
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Fall 2011)
Instructor, Agricultural Finance, AGR 302
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Fall 2011)
* Delivered via Blackboard; ** Delivered via iTV
Courses Developed at Morehead State University
Instructor, Current Food and Energy Issues, AGR 185
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Approved Fall 2010)
Other Instructional Activities
Guest Lecture, Orientation to Agriculture, AGR 101, Department of Agricultural Sciences, Morehead State University
(Fall 2010)
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Agricultural Business, AGEC 1003
Department of Agricultural Economics, Louisiana State University
(Fall 2008, Fall 2009)
Duties: Assist in developing homework, exams, and lectures for this online class; respond to student questions in reference to notes, homework, exams, or technical problems with web software for the class
Teaching Assistant, Agricultural Finance, AGEC 4403
Department of Agricultural Economics, Louisiana State University
(Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009)
Duties: Assist in developing the class; teaching several class days throughout the semester; and holding office hours
Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Agricultural Economics, AGEC 2003
Department of Agricultural Economics, Louisiana State University
(Fall 2007)
Duties: Assist in developing homework and exams; teach class on selected days; and grade homework and exams.
Teaching Assistant, Agriculture Economics, AGEC 217
Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
(Spring 2005)
Duties: Assist in grading assignments and hold office hours to answer general questions
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
1. Detre, J., T. Mark, B. Clark. “Understanding Why College Educated Millennials Shop at Farmers' Markets: An Analysis of Students at Louisiana State University.” Journal of Food Distribution Research, November 2010.
2. Detre, J., Mark, T., and A. Mishra. “Linkage between Direct Marketing and Farm Income: Double Hurdle Approach.” Agribusiness: an International Journal. doi: 10.1002/agr.20248. Aug. 2010.
3. Mark, T., J. Detre, M. Boehlje, A. Gray, and B. Joern. “Livestock Growth Initiatives and Phosphorus Removal Regulations: Understanding Their Relationship.” Journal of the ASFMRA, 2010.
4. Gillespie, J., T. Mark, and C. Sandretto. “Computerized Technology Adoption Among Farms in the U.S. Dairy Industry.” Journal of the ASFMRA, 2009.
5. Lusk, J.L., J. Brown, T. Mark, I. Proseku, R. Thompson, and J. Welsh. “Consumer Behavior and Country of Origin Labeling.” Review of Agricultural Economics. Summer 2006.
Extension Publications
1. Detre, J.D., B.M. Clark, T.B. Mark, J. Westra. “How LSU Student Will Help Shape the Future of Louisiana Farmers Markets.” Louisiana Agriculture. Vol. 54. No. 1, Winter 2011
2. Viator, S., W. Alison, D. Harrell, K. Han, J. Griffin, D. Stephenson, J. Whatley, A. Hogan, M. Salassi, M. Deliberto and T. Mark. “Production of Sweet Sorghum in Louisiana as a Biofuel Feedstock Crop.” Dept. of Ag. Econ. Staff Report #2010-03. January 2010.
3. Mark, T.B., M.E. Salassi, and M.A. Deliberto. “Developing a Economically Viable Cellulosic Ethanol Industry in Louisiana.” Louisiana Agriculture. Vol.53, No.4, Fall 2009.
4. Ditsch, D.C., J.T. Johns, S.G. Isaacs, T.B. Mark, and C.D. Lee. “Grazing Corn: An Option for Extending the Grazing Season in Kentucky.” UK Cooperative Extension Service pub. ID-152. 2004.
Staff Papers
1. Boehlje, M., A. Gray and T. Mark, “The Growth Potential for the Indiana Livestock Industries.” Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University. Staff Paper #06-06, 2006.
Published Abstracts
1. Mark, T. and S. Sand. Organized Symposium. “Determining the Right Graduate Degree for Me and Creating a Competitive Advantage when Entering the Job Market.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 42(3). 2010.
2. Mark, T., P. Darby, and M. Salassi. Selected Paper. “What does the introduction of energy crops mean for the optimal crop mix and cellulosic ethanol plant location in Louisiana?” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 42(3). 2010.
3. Darby, P., T. Mark, and M. Salassi. Selected Paper. “Breaking into the Cellulosic Ethanol Market: Capacity and Storage Strategies” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 42(3). 2010.
4. Mark, T., A. Mishra, and J. Detre. Selected Paper. “Farm Operator Attitudes Toward Farm Policy: A National Prospective.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 41(2). 2009.
5. Mark, T., P. Darby, and M. Salassi. Selected Paper. “Energy Cane Usage for Cellulosic Ethanol: Estimation of Feedstock Costs.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 41(2). 2009.
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6. Clark, B., T. Mark, and J. Detre. Selected Poster, “Understanding the Fresh Produce Shopping Habits of College Educated Millennials.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Vol. 41(2). 2009.
Work in Progress
1. Mark, T., P. Darby, and M. Salassi. “Energy Cane Usage for Cellulosic Ethanol: Estimation of Feedstock Costs.”
2. Mark, T., J. Detre, J. D’Antoni, and A. Mishra. “Factors Influencing Farm Operator Expectations on the Future Levels of Government Support.” In Submission
3. Mark, T., P. Darby, and M. Salassi. “A Comparison of Pricing Strategies for Cellulosic Ethanol Processors: A Simulation Approach.”
4. Mark, T., P. Darby, and M. Salassi. “Introduction of Energy Crops Impact on Optimal Crop Mix and Processing Plant Location: The Case of Louisiana.”
5. Detre, J., J. D’Antoni, and T. Mark. “Impact On Swine Production Due To Increased Corn Utilization By The Biofuel Industry – A Twelve State Comparative Study”
6. Griffin, T.W., T.B. Mark, C.L. Dobbins, and J.M. Lowenberg-DeBoer, “Estimating Whole Farm Costs of Conducting On-farm Research: A Linear Programming Model.”
7. Moss, C., A. Mishra, and T. Mark. “Impact of Farm Program Payments on Biofuel Sector.”
8. Mark, T., P. Garcia, M. Deliberto, and M. Salassi. “Production of Biomass in the Louisiana Sugarcane Belt: What would it mean for the Sugar Industry?”
9. Darby, P., T. Mark, J. Detre, and M. Salassi. “Breaking into the Cellulosic Ethanol Market: Capacity and Storage Strategies.”
10. Darby, P., T. Mark, J. D’Antoni, and M. Salassi. “Energy Crop Production in the Mississippi Delta and Environmental Implications”
11. Griffin, T.W. and T. Mark. “Spatial Econometric Approach to Yield Monitor Data Flow Delay and Evaluation of Existing Techniques for Automation.”
12. Griffin, T.W. and T. Mark. “Predicting Days Suitable for Fieldwork Based on El Nino.”
PRESENTATIONS & POSTERS
Invited Panelist
1. “Expectations, Perceptions, and Requirements for Academic Tenure.” AAEA & NAREA Joint Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA. July 24-26.
2. “First Hand/First Year Panel.” 2011 New Faculty Orientation, Morehead, KY August 16.
Profession Meeting Symposia and Track Sessions
1. Co-Organizer and Presenter, Determining the Right Graduate Degree for Me and Creating a Competitive Advantage when Entering the Job Market, Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. February 6-9, 2010.
2. Co-Organizer, Successfully Navigating the Tenure Process, Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI. July 26-28, 2009.
Profession Meeting Presentations
1. “Spatial Econometric Approach to Yield Monitor Data Flow Delay and Evaluation of Existing Techniques for Automation.” ASABE Annual International Meeting. Louisville, KY. August 7-10, 2011.
2. “Predicting Days Suitable for Fieldwork Based on El Nino.” ASABE Annual International Meeting. Louisville, KY. August 7-10, 2011.
3. “Advanced Biofuel Production in Louisiana Sugar Mills: An Application of Real Options Valuation.” AAEA & NAREA Joint Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, PA. July 24-26, 2011.
4. “The Effect of US Energy Policy and Farm Program Payments on the Bio-Fuel Sector: A Regime-Switching Approach.” American Agricultural Economics Association. Denver, CO. July 25-27, 2010.
5. “Is a Ph.D. Right for Me?” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. February 6-9, 2010.
6. “What does the introduction of energy crops mean for the crop mix and cellulosic ethanol plant location in Louisiana?” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. February 6-9, 2010.
7. “Production of Biomass in the Louisiana Sugarcane Belt: What would this mean for the Sugar Industry?” The Economics of Alternative Energy Sources and Globalization: The Road Ahead, Orlando, FL, November 15-17, 2009.
8. “Linkage between Direct Marketing and Farm Income: Double Hurdle Approach.” Agricultural & Applied Economics Association Annual Meeting. Milwaukee, WI. July 26-28, 2009.
9. “A Comparison of Pricing Strategies for Cellulosic Ethanol Processors.” Delta Region Farm Management and Agricultural Policy Working Group. Vicksburg, MS. May 27-29, 2009.
10. “Farm Operators Attitudes Toward Farm Policy: A National Prospective.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3, 2009.
11. “Energy Cane Usage for Cellulosic Ethanol: Estimation of Feedstock Costs.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3, 2009.
12. “Expectations of Farm Policy: An Empirical Investigation.” NC-1014 Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition Annual Meeting. Kansas City, MO. September 25-26, 2008.
13. “Growing the U.S. Livestock Economy: The Environmental (Phosphorus Assimilation) Challenge.” Challenges of Natural Resource Economics and Policy. New Orleans, LA. May 20-23, 2007.
14. “An Economic Evaluation of No-Till Burley Tobacco.” The 41st Tobacco Workers Conference. Nashville, TN. January. 22, 2004.
Extension Presentations
1. “Potential Growth of Indiana Livestock Industry.” Indiana Pork Board (Annual Meeting). West Lafayette, IN. November. 30, 2005.
2. “Potential Growth of Indiana Livestock Industry.” Indiana Livestock Alliance (Annual Meeting). Indianapolis, IN. November. 14, 2005.
3. “State of the State.” Indiana Extension Educator (IP-Video). West Lafayette, IN. November. 10, 2005.
Other Presentations
1. “Biomass Feedstock Cost and Impact of Biomass Production in Louisiana on the Domestic Sugar Market” Biofuels and Bioprocessing ACE Meeting. Baton Rouge, LA, December 16, 2009.
Posters
1. Mark, T., A. Adhikari, J. Detre, and A. Mishra. “Assessing the Impact of Direct Marketing in Overall Business Strategy: A Double Hurdle Approach.” Annual International Food and Agribusiness Management Association Conference. Budapest, Hungary. June 20-23, 2009.
2. Clark, B., T. Mark, J. Detre. “Understanding the Fresh Produce Shopping Habits of College Educated Millennials.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. February 1-3, 2009.
3. Detre, J., S. Chintawar, T. Mark, and J. Westra. “Assessing the Impacts of the Demand for Corn by the Ethanol Industry on Hog Production: Does Location Matter?” American Agricultural Economics Association. Orlando, Florida. July 27-30, 2008.
4. Mark, T., and M. Salassi. “Cellulosic Ethanol Production from Energy Cane: Estimation of Potential Feedstock Cost.” Southern Agricultural Economics Association. Dallas, Texas. January 30, 2008.
RESEARCH GRANTS
Grants in Review
Title of Project: A Regional Program for Production of Multiple Agricultural Feedstocks and Processing to Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals
Source of Support: USDA and Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
Amount of Request: $45,000,000
Effective and Expiration Dates: 04/01/2011 – 03/31/2015
Collaborators: There are over 40 different collaborators and full list can be provided upon request.
Grants Funded
Title of Project: New Faculty Start Up
Source of Support: Center for Regional Engagement, Morehead State University
Amount of Request: $15,000
Effective and Expiration Dates: 4/15/2011 – 4/14/2014
Collaborators:
Title of Project: East Kentucky Bioenergy Assessment Project
Source of Support: Department of Energy
Amount of Request: $
Effective and Expiration Dates: 1/1/2010 – 12/31/2011
Collaborators: Michael J. Phillips*, Mississippi State University and Michael Montross*, University of Kentucky (These are the originators of the grant; however, Michael J. Phillips vacated his position at MSU before completion of the grant. I will be assuming his duties and completing the grant.)
Travel Grants Funded
Travel Grant, $250, to make a presentation and be a panelist at American Agricultural Economic Association Annual Meeting (Pittsburg, PA; July 24-26, 2011), awarded by Agricultural & Applied Economic Association
Travel Grant, $285, to make a presentation at American Agricultural Economic Association Annual Meeting (Denver, CO; July 25-27, 2010), awarded by Agricultural & Applied Economic Association
Travel Grant, $350, to make a presentation at American Agricultural Economic Association Annual Meeting (Milwaukee, WI; July 26-28, 2009), awarded by Louisiana State University Graduate School
Travel Grant, $285, to make a presentation at American Agricultural Economic Association Annual Meeting (Milwaukee, WI; July 26-28, 2009), awarded by Agricultural & Applied Economic Association
Travel Grant, $310, to make a poster presentation at American Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting (Orlando, FL; July 27-30, 2008), awarded by Agricultural & Applied Economic Association
Travel Grant, $250, to make a presentation at NC-1014 Agricultural and Rural Finance Markets in Transition Annual Meeting (Kansas, MO; September 25-26, 2008), awarded by Louisiana State University Graduate School
Grants Submitted But Not Funded
Title of Project: New Faculty Start Up
Source of Support: North Central Sun Grant Initiative
Amount of Request: $100,000
Effective and Expiration Dates: 11/01/2010 – 10/30/2013
Collaborators: Project Director Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU Ag Center; Co-Project Director Tyler Mark, LSU Ag Center; Co-Project Director Dr. Bobby Martens, Iowa State University; Co-Project Director Michael Deliberto, LSU Ag Center
Title of Project: Economic Evaluation Of Production Costs And Pricing Alternatives For Energy Cane And Other Energy Crops
Source of Support: South Central Sun Grant Initiative
Amount of Request: $80,000
Effective and Expiration Dates: 11/01/2010 – 10/30/2013
Collaborators: Project Director Dr. Michael Salassi, LSU Ag Center; Co-Project Director Tyler Mark, LSU Ag Center; Co-Project Director Dr. Bobby Martens, Iowa State University; Co-Project Director Michael Deliberto, LSU Ag Center
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Masters Thesis Directed
Austin Jacobs, August 2011-Present
Undergraduate Research Fellows Directed
Amir Ahmadi, August 2011-Present
Student Organizations
Co-Advisor, Agricultural Ambassadors, Spring 2011-Present
Advising
Spring 2011: 30 Students
Fall 2011: 46 Students
UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES
Departmental Committees
Member, Farm
2010
Member, Scholarship
2010
Member, Curriculum
2010
College Committees
Member, Honors
2010
University Committees
Member, Student Success Faculty & Professional Staff Group (SB1)
2011
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association, February 2007-Present
Member
Southern Agricultural Economics Association, October 2006-Present
Member
Delta States Farm Managers (SERA35), May 2007-Present
Member
American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, November 2009-Present
Academic Member, Editorial Board Member (August 2010-Present), Management/Consulting/Accrediting (August 2011-Present)
Center for Natural Resource Economics & Policy, May 2006-Present
Affiliate Member
OTHER ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP
2011 Kentucky Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year Judge, Morehead State University; August 2011.
Invited Judge: I was one of three judges invited to help select the Farmer of the Year for Kentucky who will then go on to compete in the National competition.
2011 Bioenergy Tour, Morehead State University, May 3-5, 2011.
Invited Participant: One of several invited participants to attend a Bioenergy Tour sponsored by the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy and Secretary of Energy & Environment Cabinet.
Graduate Student Association, Louisiana State University, August 2009-August 2010
Vice President and Editor: Develop and coordinate a paper editing service for graduate students within the department, assist the president, serve as member on graduate student committees, and attend faculty meetings in absence of president.
Graduate Student Society, Agricultural & Applied Economics Assoc., July 2008-July 2009
Member At-Large Activities: Coordinate and develop Graduate Student track session at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association annual meeting in Milwaukee and assist with any other activities planned by the graduate student society.
Graduate Student Association, Louisiana State University, July 2007-August 2009
President: Coordinate graduate student association meetings, attend faculty meetings to represent the interests of the graduate students, and assisting in planning of all other activities.
Graduate Student Organization, Purdue University, August 2004-December 2005
Intramural Chairman: Coordinate all intramural activities for the Agricultural Economics Department and participate in fundraising events.
FarmHouse Fraternity, University of Kentucky, December 2002-May 2004
Vice-President: Oversee committee chairs, risk management, and serve as a member of the Judicial Board.
Agribusiness Club, University of Kentucky, April 2003-May 2004
Internal Vice President: Organize two in-state trips to examine state
Agribusiness Firms, Fall 2003-Miles Farm Supply in Owensboro, KY and Spring 2004-Buffalo Crossings in Shelbyville, KY.
Agriculture Student Council, University of Kentucky, August 2002-2003
Agribusiness Club Representative: member of the Fundraising Committee.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Modeling and Statistical Packages
ArcMap, Gauss, GAMS, SAS, STATA, GeoDa, Yield Editor, Mathematica, @Risk, SIMETAR, MSBG
Microsoft Office
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Class Delivery Systems
BlackBoard
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Entomology Lab, Lexington, KY, February 2003-August 2004
Lab Tech: Colony care; wash glassware; train new lab techs.
JABOG Concrete, Mt. Sterling, KY, December 1996-August 2002
Crew Manager: Facilitated setup, pouring, removal of concrete molds for basements; took inventory of over 30 items and filled inventory requests; trained 10 new employees; provided excellent customer service while on the job.
Nephrology and Associates, Lexington, KY, August 2001-May 2002
File Clerk: Handled filing of pertinent medical records; copied records; trained one employee.
Mark Farms, Mt. Sterling, KY, June 1996-Present
Assistant Manager: Develop livestock marketing plans, assist with record keeping, and assist in the long range planning of the farm.