Samantha Ayoub
Associate Economist
sayoub@fb.orgSamantha is originally from northeast Georgia where she was an active 4-H and FFA member. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a BSA in Agricultural and Applied Economics, she worked for USDA NRCS in Lincoln, Nebraska. She then received her Master of Science in Agricultural and Resources Economics from Colorado State University with a two-part thesis entitled “Exploring Heterogeneous Motives Behind Animal Welfare Management: A Focus on Fed Cattle”.
Areas of Expertise:
- Tax Policy
- Food Safety
- Labor Markets
- Environment, Water & Air
- Biotechnology and Biofortification
- Climate / Sustainability
- Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Ag-Powered Fuels: 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
Jul 24, 2025
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Another H-2A Wage? The Prevailing Wage Rate
Jul 18, 2025
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Final Agricultural Provisions
Jul 17, 2025
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One Big Beautiful Bill: Senate Edition
Jul 2, 2025
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Food Prices Stay Warm as Grills Heat Up
Jun 25, 2025
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Agricultural Provisions
Jun 4, 2025
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2025 Tax Cliff: The Impact of the Tax Code
Jun 2, 2025
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2025’s Latest Hit to Farm Labor Costs
May 28, 2025
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It’s Just What They Do: Farmers and Ranchers Care for the Land
Apr 22, 2025
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2025 Tax Cliff: ‘Death Taxes’ Threaten Farm Families
Apr 21, 2025
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