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
Farmers’ Woes Grow with Large Grain Stocks
Sep 30, 2024
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Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs, Yet Farmers Struggle to Reap the Benefits
Aug 30, 2024
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Livestock Market Update for The Second Half of 2024
Aug 1, 2024
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Record-High July 4th Cookout Costs: Inflation Hits the Backyard
Jun 26, 2024
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Commodity Checkoffs: More Than a Milk Moustache
Jun 12, 2024
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Grills are Heating up Nationwide, and so is Demand for Beef
May 29, 2024
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Declining Livestock Inventories Contribute to Drop in Meat in Cold Storage
Apr 9, 2024
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U.S. Cattle Inventory Smallest in 73 years
Feb 5, 2024
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Interest Expenses Threatening Farm Financial Health
Jan 18, 2024
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Cattle Market Volatility Increasing Risk for Farmers, May Lead to Record Beef Prices
Oct 31, 2023
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