Vita
Charles E. Curtis, Jr., Professor
Department of Applied Economics & Statistics
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29634

Education:

Ph.D., Ag. Economics, University of Nebraska, 1985
M.S., Ag. Economics, University of Georgia, 1979
B.S., Ag. Economics, University of Georgia, 1977

Work Experience:

2003-present: Professor, Applied Economics & Statistics, Clemson University
1999-2003: Professor, Ag & Applied Economics, Clemson University
1988-1998: Associate Professor, Ag & Applied Economics, Clemson University
1985-1988: Assistant Professor, Ag. & Applied Economics, Clemson University
1981-1985: Instructor, Ag. Economics, University of Nebraska

Assignments:

Extension and Applied Research in Commodity Marketing, Risk Management and Agricultural Policy with concentration on Agronomic Crops

Current Grants:

• Risk Management, Policy and Trade: A Comparative Analysis of the U.S. and Argentine Soybean Production, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
• Risk Management Under the 2002 Farm Bill, USDA-CREES
• Integrated Analysis of Probable Marketing Strategy Performance and Loan Deficiency Payments - A Risk Management Decision Tool for Agricultural Producers, Lenders, and Extension Agents, USDA-CREES
• Development of Nematode Resistant Long-Juvenile Cultivars to Enhance Soybean Profitability in the Southern U.S., United Soybean Board
• Weed Management Systems Utilizing Only Glyphosate for Season-long Weed Control, S.C. Cotton Board
• Comparison of One vs. Two Early Season Topical Applications of Glyphosate in Roundup Ready Cotton, S.C. Cotton Board
  

Selected Publications:

Piggott, N., G. Shumaker and C. Curtis. Southeast Grain Marketing Handbook: Soybeans, Corn and Wheat Prices & Basis for North Carolina, Georgia and South Carolina 1997-2002. Southern Regional Risk Management Center Publication, November 2003.

Haeberle, C. G., K. Kahl and C. E. Curtis, "A Comparison of Historic and Implied Volatility for Predicting Option Premiums," Journal of Agribusiness, Vol. 8, No. 2, (1991)

Angel, A., C. P. Rosson and C. E. Curtis, "Changing Competition in the World Soybean Market: A Comparative Analysis," Abstract in Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 23, No.1, (1991)

Haeberle, C. G., K. Kahl and C. E. Curtis, "Selecting Marketing Strategies for Soybean Producers: An Application of Expectation Weighted Target MOTAD," Abstract in Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 23, No. 1, (1991)

Curtis,C. E., "Gerer Le Risque Du Aux Variations De Prix: Un Challange Pour Les Producteurs De Ble Aux USA Dans Les Annees 90 (Price Risk Management in U.S. Wheat Production: A Challange for the 1990's," Invited paper in Proceedings: Defi Ble 90 International Wheat Conference, Cerealiers De France, Paris October (1990)

McKinnell, C., K. Kahl and C. E. Curtis, "Optimal Soybean Marketing Strategies: A Tri-State Comparison," Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 22, No.1 (1990)

Curtis, C. E., "Selecting the Best Available Software tool: Spreadsheets in Software Design and Development for the Direct Support of Extension Programs and Extension Field Staff," Organized Symposia Abstract, Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 22, No. 1, (1990)

Rosson, C. P., C. E. Curtis and Amy Angel, "Shifting Competitive Position in World Soybean Production in Application of International Trade Theory to Agriculture," Organized Symposia Abstract, Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 22 No. 1, (1990)

Frank, S., S. Irwin, G. Pfeiffer, and C. E. Curtis, "Further Evidence on Soybean Marketing Strategies: the Role of Options," North Central Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol. 11, No. 2 (1989)

Rosson, C. P., C. E. Curtis, G. Arburn, and G. Carriker, " The International Soybean Situation: Can Southern Soybeans Compete?," Journal of Agribusiness, Vol. 7, No. 1, (1989)

Curtis, C. E., G. Pfeiffer, L. Lutgen, and S. Frank, "A Target MOTAD Approach to Marketing Strategy Selection for Soybeans," North Central Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol.9, No. 2 (1987)

Curtis, C. E., K. H. Kahl, and C. McKinnell, "Risk-Efficient Soybean Marketing: the Contribution of Commodity Options to the Producing Firm," Review of Research in Futures Markets, Vol. 6, No. 2 (1987)

Curtis, C. E., K. H. Kahl, and C. McKinnell, "Optimal Soybean Marketing Strategies: The South Carolina Case," Proceedings: USDA Symposium on Options, Futures and Agricultural Commodity Programs, Washington, D.C., May, 1987.

Harris, H. M., and C. E. Curtis, editors, Southeastern Grain Marketing Handbook, Southeastern Extension Marketing Committee, November, 1987.

Kahl, K., and C. E. Curtis, "A Comparative Analysis of the Corn Basis in Feed Grain Deficit and Surplus Areas," Review of Research in Futures Markets, Vol. 5, No. 3 (1986)

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