Winter Soy Series - Dr. Wendong Zhang
Date & Time:
December 18, 2025 | Thursday, 8 - 9 a.m.
Location:
Online Event
Overview
In this thought-provoking online event, Dr. Zhang, associate professor at Cornell University and a leading expert on U.S. farmland markets and Chinese agriculture, will unpack the complex dynamics shaping global soybean trade.
From the ripple effects of tariffs to China's evolving demand and sustainability priorities, Dr. Zhang will discuss the impact of these forces on U.S. farmers and the broader agricultural economy.
Rooted in years of research and policy engagement, he will provide a unique perspective on today's uncertainty and tomorrow's opportunities in dynamic times.
| Learn More About Dr. Wendong Zhang |
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Dr. Wendong Zhang is an associate professor at Cornell University's Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. His research and extension program seeks to better understand U.S. farmland market, Chinese agriculture and the relationship between agriculture and the environment.
Zhang is currently an associate editor of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation and was an associate editor of American Journal of Agricultural Economics from 2020 to 2023. He is also faculty affiliate at Cornell Center for China Economic Research, faculty fellow at Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, and a 2023-2025 fellow with the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research.
Prior to joining Cornell, Zhang was a tenured associate professor in the Department of Economics and the Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State University. He obtained his PhD in agricultural, environmental and development economics from Ohio State University in 2015.
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How much does this event cost?
For farmers who certify they market at least 250 bushels of soybeans annually, the online event will be available at no additional cost. For industry partners, the registration cost will be $25.
Reserve your spot
Submit your registration to the online event using the form below. Registration closes on December 16, 2025. If you have any questions, e-mail Bre Wagner at bwagner@iasoybeans.com.
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