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St. Paul MN 55108

Phone: 612-625-6715
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Douglas G. Tiffany is a Research Fellow in the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota. For the year 2001-2002 he was awarded the Endowed Chair in Agricultural Systems by the College of Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Much of Doug's research work over the last ten years has involved analysis of energy production from agriculture as well as the levels of energy required to produce various agricultural products. Working with others, Doug has analyzed the impact of the Kyoto Accord on Midwestern agriculture and the cost effectiveness of various phosphorous abatement strategies. Livestock consumption patterns and trends of Minnesota crops have been studied as well as the transportation patterns of grains grown in the state. Decision-making tools have been developed by Doug through the years for ethanol plant operators, farmers considering precision ag. technology, mining engineers trying to reduce diesel emissions, appraisers needing to discount contract for deed land transfers, and swine farmers seeking to select rations that maximize profits. Doug frequently speaks on his research topics to farm and academic audiences.

Doug Tiffany majored in agricultural economics at the University of Minnesota with a heavy emphasis on the agricultural sciences of agronomy, soils, and animal nutrition. He continued his interest in these areas with more attention to institutional aspects of production while attaining a M.S. degree from the same department. After graduation he worked in state government and in commercial banking for over a decade with most activity in appraisal and valuation of farmland. In addition, Doug has worked full-time as a self-employed farmer raising agronomic and vegetable crops. Doug Tiffany joined the University of Minnesota staff in 1994.