Bill Lapp - Ag Issues Forum 2012

Bill Lapp has more than 25 years of experience analyzing and forecasting economic conditions and commodity markets. He talks further about his presentation at the 2012 Ag Issues Forum.

In 2005 he formed Advanced Economic Solutions, which is dedicated to providing high-quality economic and commodity analysis to agri-business and food companies. Prior to that, Lapp was the vice president of economic research for ConAgra Foods.

Lapp has experience in providing comprehensive economic analysis of grain, livestock, dairy and egg markets. He has extensive experience in forecasting market conditions from a risk management perspective, as well as providing strategic direction and insights for a broad cross-section of food industries. Lapp has also completed several studies of the impact of ethanol and biodiesel on commodity prices and food costs. In August 2008 he provided testimony to the Senate Agriculture Committee regarding the impact of mandated use of biofuels upon consumer food inflation.

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