Bernt Nelson
Economist
berntn@fb.orgBernt Nelson joined the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2022 as an economist. His work focuses on livestock markets, rural development, finance and agricultural research, with additional expertise in emerging markets, risk management, broadband and precision agriculture.
Raised on a family farm in North Dakota, Bernt remains closely connected to production agriculture, including cattle and row crops. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University, where he was also a rodeo team bareback rider.
Before joining AFBF, he spent more than five years as a livestock Extension economist with Clemson University, working across the Southeast.
Areas of Expertise:
- Livestock Markets
- Rural Telecommunications and Broadband
- Rural Economic Development Issues
- Ag Research
- Ag Data
- Precision Agriculture
Cattle on Feed Falling in Hypercycle
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Egg Prices Continue Setting Records
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America’s Farmers Serve Up Your Football Favorites
Feb 5, 2025
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Cattle Inventory Continues Contraction
Feb 4, 2025
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Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report Puts Pressure on 2025 Prices
Dec 27, 2024
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Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Are Down Again
Nov 20, 2024
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Avian Influenza Hits Turkeys and Eggs Hardest
Nov 14, 2024
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Cattle on Feed Remains Elevated, Despite Low Cattle Inventory
Oct 25, 2024
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Leading Your Family Farm Through Tough Times
Oct 16, 2024
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Echoes of ’80s Farm Crisis in Current Economy
Oct 4, 2024
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