Jay Sayre
@jaysayre.bsky.social
Economist and Asst Prof of CE @UCDavisARE.bsky.social & @UCANR.edu
International trade + agriculture + remote sensing. 🌐🥑🚢🐄
Chionophile and orophile.
#StandUpForUC
jaysayre.com
https://uccecon.ucdavis.edu/
International trade + agriculture + remote sensing. 🌐🥑🚢🐄
Chionophile and orophile.
#StandUpForUC
jaysayre.com
https://uccecon.ucdavis.edu/
Closes on Monday!
Great news!
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Financial and Agricultural Commodity Market Economics
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucdavis.edu
October 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Closes on Monday!
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🎓 Excited to share our 2025-26 job market candidates from UC Davis Agricultural & Resource Economics!
Please consider them for your open positions!
are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
#EconJobMarket #Economics #PhD
@wenjie-zhan.bsky.social
@thjchen.bsky.social
@rachelejones.bsky.social
Please consider them for your open positions!
are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
#EconJobMarket #Economics #PhD
@wenjie-zhan.bsky.social
@thjchen.bsky.social
@rachelejones.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🎓 Excited to share our 2025-26 job market candidates from UC Davis Agricultural & Resource Economics!
Please consider them for your open positions!
are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
#EconJobMarket #Economics #PhD
@wenjie-zhan.bsky.social
@thjchen.bsky.social
@rachelejones.bsky.social
Please consider them for your open positions!
are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
#EconJobMarket #Economics #PhD
@wenjie-zhan.bsky.social
@thjchen.bsky.social
@rachelejones.bsky.social
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@UCDavisARE.bsky.social is hiring an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Financial and Agricultural Commodity Market Economics.
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Financial and Agricultural Commodity Market Economics
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucdavis.edu
September 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
@UCDavisARE.bsky.social is hiring an Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Financial and Agricultural Commodity Market Economics.
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
Great news!
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics: Financial and Agricultural Commodity Market Economics
University of California, Davis is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ucdavis.edu
September 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Great news!
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
@UCDavisARE.bluesky.social
is hiring an Asst. Prof this year in agricultural and financial commodity markets. Happy to answer any questions about the position or department. Please apply by Nov. 3rd!
recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07305
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Wholesale prices came in hot in today’s PPI report, but veggies stole the show 🥦📈
Vegetable prices at the wholesale level surged nearly 39% in July. @willmasters.bsky.social & I unpack what’s behind this spike in today's @marketplace.org 🎙️
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
Vegetable prices at the wholesale level surged nearly 39% in July. @willmasters.bsky.social & I unpack what’s behind this spike in today's @marketplace.org 🎙️
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
Why are wholesale vegetable prices spiking, and what's that mean for consumers?
About a quarter of the 3.3% price increase recorded by this month’s producer price index was driven by a spike in wholesale prices for veggies.
www.marketplace.org
August 15, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Wholesale prices came in hot in today’s PPI report, but veggies stole the show 🥦📈
Vegetable prices at the wholesale level surged nearly 39% in July. @willmasters.bsky.social & I unpack what’s behind this spike in today's @marketplace.org 🎙️
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
Vegetable prices at the wholesale level surged nearly 39% in July. @willmasters.bsky.social & I unpack what’s behind this spike in today's @marketplace.org 🎙️
www.marketplace.org/story/2025/0...
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@ucdavis.bsky.social Dept of #AgEcon is excited to announce our '25-26 #jobmarket candidates. These 16 #PhD students are doing great research in #agriculture, #development, #environment, #energy, #health, and #labor. Many presenting at #AAEA2025 in Denver July 27-29! are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
@ucdavis.bsky.social Dept of #AgEcon is excited to announce our '25-26 #jobmarket candidates. These 16 #PhD students are doing great research in #agriculture, #development, #environment, #energy, #health, and #labor. Many presenting at #AAEA2025 in Denver July 27-29! are.ucdavis.edu/phd/job-cand...
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California grows about 1/3 of the country's vegetables, 3/4 of its fruits & nuts, and employs almost 900,000 people, says @kairyssdal.bsky.social
“We’re not getting an influx of new, young workers," says Ali Hill, @ucanr.bsky.social agricultural labor economist
“We’re not getting an influx of new, young workers," says Ali Hill, @ucanr.bsky.social agricultural labor economist
The fear of ICE raids is keeping California farm workers on edge. Plus, we visit affordable housing built on public land, break down why lower tariffs will still pinch consumers and discuss the latest jobs report.
Today on Marketplace.
Today on Marketplace.
Fear of ICE raids keeps California farm workers on edge
Plus, we visit affordable housing built on public land, break down why lower tariffs will still pinch consumers and discuss the latest jobs report.
www.marketplace.org
July 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
California grows about 1/3 of the country's vegetables, 3/4 of its fruits & nuts, and employs almost 900,000 people, says @kairyssdal.bsky.social
“We’re not getting an influx of new, young workers," says Ali Hill, @ucanr.bsky.social agricultural labor economist
“We’re not getting an influx of new, young workers," says Ali Hill, @ucanr.bsky.social agricultural labor economist
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As long as immigration sweeps are happening in the communities that farm workers live in, farm workers will continue being detained and deported.
Farm workers deserve REAL protections, so they can continue working without fear.
www.npr.org/2025/06/16/n...
Farm workers deserve REAL protections, so they can continue working without fear.
www.npr.org/2025/06/16/n...
After early reprieve from immigration enforcement, farming industry reckons with raids
The Trump administration's immigration enforcement mostly left farms and meat packing plants alone, until coordinated raids last week. Now, President Trump is signaling continued support for farmers.
www.npr.org
June 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
As long as immigration sweeps are happening in the communities that farm workers live in, farm workers will continue being detained and deported.
Farm workers deserve REAL protections, so they can continue working without fear.
www.npr.org/2025/06/16/n...
Farm workers deserve REAL protections, so they can continue working without fear.
www.npr.org/2025/06/16/n...
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For some perspective, the federal government funds *over half* of all scientific research and development conducted by the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social -- and UC is collectively responsible, in turn, for over 8% of all academic research conducted in the United States.
June 6, 2025 at 11:41 PM
For some perspective, the federal government funds *over half* of all scientific research and development conducted by the @uofcalifornia.bsky.social -- and UC is collectively responsible, in turn, for over 8% of all academic research conducted in the United States.
In case you missed this, you can watch the recording here:
ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/_0...
ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/_0...
May 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
In case you missed this, you can watch the recording here:
ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/_0...
ucdavis.zoom.us/rec/share/_0...
This Monday I'm hosting a webinar titled "Navigating Trade Policy Uncertainty in California Agriculture" on Monday, May 19th at 2pm. Opportunities will be available to ask questions about current trade policy at the end. Register now: ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This Monday I'm hosting a webinar titled "Navigating Trade Policy Uncertainty in California Agriculture" on Monday, May 19th at 2pm. Opportunities will be available to ask questions about current trade policy at the end. Register now: ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Regarding the discussion of bilateral trade deficits, I think there is a missing point: our trade imbalance lowers shipping costs for current U.S. exporters, which boosts the competitiveness of US exports, including Californian ag exports. A short thread below 🧵
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May 6, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Regarding the discussion of bilateral trade deficits, I think there is a missing point: our trade imbalance lowers shipping costs for current U.S. exporters, which boosts the competitiveness of US exports, including Californian ag exports. A short thread below 🧵
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I’m losing my mind here. USTR made a list of “Unfair trade practices” they’re retaliating against, complaint number 5 is that the EU cares too much about stopping illegal deforestation, complaint number 7 is that the South Americans are doing too much illegal deforestation
April 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
I’m losing my mind here. USTR made a list of “Unfair trade practices” they’re retaliating against, complaint number 5 is that the EU cares too much about stopping illegal deforestation, complaint number 7 is that the South Americans are doing too much illegal deforestation
Seems like the quote I gave in this article predicting that the Trump administration would use deforestation as a potential justification to limit imports was pretty prescient given this recent USTR tweet
April 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Seems like the quote I gave in this article predicting that the Trump administration would use deforestation as a potential justification to limit imports was pretty prescient given this recent USTR tweet
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America’s avocado obsession is destroying Mexico’s forests. Is there a fix?
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Mexico #Food #Avocado #Avocados #Forests #Climate
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Mexico #Food #Avocado #Avocados #Forests #Climate
America's avocado obsession is destroying Mexico's forests. Is there a fix?
With deforestation rising and violence a threat, a bold initiative uses satellites to ensure supermarkets sell ethical, eco-friendly avocados.
grist.org
April 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
While it'd be great if countries did not retaliate against CA exports 🍷🌰🌾, I tell ABC 10 that CA's status as the 5th largest economy still doesn't allow it to set independent trade policy as part of the 🇺🇸 and it is unlikely trading partners will differentiate, either
youtu.be/Rp_on9E6FVA?...
youtu.be/Rp_on9E6FVA?...
Newsom rebukes Trump tariffs, asks nations to exempt California products
YouTube video by ABC10
youtu.be
April 5, 2025 at 5:13 AM
While it'd be great if countries did not retaliate against CA exports 🍷🌰🌾, I tell ABC 10 that CA's status as the 5th largest economy still doesn't allow it to set independent trade policy as part of the 🇺🇸 and it is unlikely trading partners will differentiate, either
youtu.be/Rp_on9E6FVA?...
youtu.be/Rp_on9E6FVA?...
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"Even if you're buying produce from a California farm, because there's less supply, supply and demand sort of dictates that the price of all goods are going to go up," @jaysayre.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social & @ucanr.bsky.social told ABC10 about tariffs
I spoke with Becca Habegger at ABC10 Sacramento about the effects of tariffs on CA agricultural producers and consumers: youtu.be/9GrWLw5kIQY
Tariffs impact on California agriculture
YouTube video by ABC10
youtu.be
April 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"Even if you're buying produce from a California farm, because there's less supply, supply and demand sort of dictates that the price of all goods are going to go up," @jaysayre.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social & @ucanr.bsky.social told ABC10 about tariffs
I spoke with Becca Habegger at ABC10 Sacramento about the effects of tariffs on CA agricultural producers and consumers: youtu.be/9GrWLw5kIQY
Tariffs impact on California agriculture
YouTube video by ABC10
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I spoke with Becca Habegger at ABC10 Sacramento about the effects of tariffs on CA agricultural producers and consumers: youtu.be/9GrWLw5kIQY
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Fun day at #CalAgDay2025 at the Capitol! With🍊🥑, 4-H bunnies🐰🐰 & @jaysayre.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Fun day at #CalAgDay2025 at the Capitol! With🍊🥑, 4-H bunnies🐰🐰 & @jaysayre.bsky.social
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What Trump’s escalating trade wars mean for your grocery bill.
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Tariffs #Trade #Climate #Trump #Groceries
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Tariffs #Trade #Climate #Trump #Groceries
What Trump's escalating trade wars mean for your grocery bill
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse.
grist.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
What Trump’s escalating trade wars mean for your grocery bill.
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Tariffs #Trade #Climate #Trump #Groceries
Climate change and bird flu are already driving up food prices. Trump's tariffs are about to make it worse.
grist.org/food-and-agr...
#Tariffs #Trade #Climate #Trump #Groceries
Reading into the USMCA text now and found this: "Canada and the United States shall not permit the sale of any product as
Tequila or Mezcal unless it has been manufactured in Mexico". California's upstart agave sector will need to make pulque or rebrand, I guess
Tequila or Mezcal unless it has been manufactured in Mexico". California's upstart agave sector will need to make pulque or rebrand, I guess
March 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reading into the USMCA text now and found this: "Canada and the United States shall not permit the sale of any product as
Tequila or Mezcal unless it has been manufactured in Mexico". California's upstart agave sector will need to make pulque or rebrand, I guess
Tequila or Mezcal unless it has been manufactured in Mexico". California's upstart agave sector will need to make pulque or rebrand, I guess
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The tariffs on goods from three countries are slated to kick up the prices on certain items in California.
📰: www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
📰: www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
March 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The tariffs on goods from three countries are slated to kick up the prices on certain items in California.
📰: www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
📰: www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...
In response to the tariffs the 🇺🇸 has levied on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports, Canada and China have posted their own list of products to retaliate against. Canada, in particular, signaled it might target producers in red states, so what Californian agricultural products made the list? (1/5)
March 5, 2025 at 12:51 AM
In response to the tariffs the 🇺🇸 has levied on Canadian, Chinese, and Mexican imports, Canada and China have posted their own list of products to retaliate against. Canada, in particular, signaled it might target producers in red states, so what Californian agricultural products made the list? (1/5)
Amidst all of the other layoffs of federal workers, a quick note on the ramifications of firing USDA APHIS staff. APHIS is responsible for enforcing many of the phytosanitary rules governing agricultural production, and evidently frontline inspectors were some of the hardest hit here. (1/5)
The campaign to downsize government has hollowed out agencies and programs devoted to protecting plant and animal health.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/s...
Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops (Gift Article)
The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Amidst all of the other layoffs of federal workers, a quick note on the ramifications of firing USDA APHIS staff. APHIS is responsible for enforcing many of the phytosanitary rules governing agricultural production, and evidently frontline inspectors were some of the hardest hit here. (1/5)
The Trump administration has announced 25% tariffs on most Canadian 🇨🇦& Mexican 🇲🇽 imports. This represents a huge shock to North American agricultural trade (as well as our global system), and will have significant impacts on the US produce sector 🍎🥑🥬, including increases in consumer prices
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February 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Trump administration has announced 25% tariffs on most Canadian 🇨🇦& Mexican 🇲🇽 imports. This represents a huge shock to North American agricultural trade (as well as our global system), and will have significant impacts on the US produce sector 🍎🥑🥬, including increases in consumer prices
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