By Scout Nelson
Ted Schroeder, a distinguished professor of agricultural economics at Kansas State University, has received the Amethyst Award, K-State’s highest honor recognizing exceptional lifetime contributions and leadership. Over his 40-year tenure, Schroeder has significantly advanced the university’s mission through research, teaching, and service.
"Dr. Schroeder has advanced the university through his impactful research, extensive publications and the countless students he has mentored during his 40-year tenure at Kansas State University," said President Richard Linton. "His impressive achievements reflect his deep dedication to the university and will undoubtedly inspire future generations of researchers and innovators."
Schroeder joined K-State in 1986 as an assistant professor, became a full professor in 1996, and was named university distinguished professor in 2004. The Amethyst Award, first presented in 2012 to Amy Button Renz, honors individuals demonstrating extraordinary contributions and leadership.
"The Amethyst Award recognition is an honor beyond comprehension," Schroeder said. "To even be considered to join a list with the likes of Amy Button Renz, a K-State icon, is immensely humbling. I am forever grateful for the fantastic collaborators I have had the opportunity to work with, the truly amazing students I have had the privilege of engaging with, and the agricultural industry leaders I have learned so much from over the years. I thank President Linton and the gracious supporters of K-State and our programs for this generous notation."
A leader in the beef industry, Schroeder’s research focuses on market efficiency, price discovery, risk management, and improving production incentives. He has authored 148 peer-reviewed articles, nine book chapters, and over 63 research reports. He has led grants totaling $6.6 million and secured $4 million for student education. In 1995, he helped develop U.S. Premium Beef, boosting production quality and market incentives.
Schroeder advises legislators, presents industry events, and contributes regularly to trade and national media. He has received numerous awards, including the Mark and Eva Gardiner Innovation and Excellence Faculty Award, the Outstanding Alumni Award from University of Nebraska, and the Eric Choon Memorial Research Award.
Schroeder has held leadership roles such as editor of the Review of Agricultural Economics, associate editor of the Journal of Commodity Markets, president of the Western Agricultural Economics Association, and founding director of K-State’s Center for Risk Management Education and Research.
He earned his bachelor’s in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska and his doctorate from Iowa State University, leaving a lasting impact on agriculture, education, and the beef industry.
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