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Teaching Large College Classes in the Age of AI
The old days, nostalgically: Professor stands at the front of the room and talks while writing feverishly on the chalkboard.
May 13
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Aaron Smith
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How Much Poorer Will Climate Change Make Us?
This is a difficult question to answer, but an important one.
Jun 20, 2024
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Aaron Smith
Did Our Analysis of the Proposed SAF Tax Credit Contain Faulty Assumptions and Facts?
In short, no.
Apr 5
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Aaron Smith
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Three Facts Showing China Is Not to Blame for Soybean Farmer Losses
And one fact that points weakly in the other direction.
Oct 27, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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Climate-Smart Agriculture Needs to be Smarter
We should put most of the ag climate money into research and development to increase productivity.
Oct 29, 2024
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Aaron Smith
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Cow Poop is Now a Big Part of California Fuel Policy
Jan 22, 2024
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Aaron Smith
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Do They Still Grow Pineapples in Hawaii?
Jul 16, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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Americans Really Like Eggs
Mar 5, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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Agriculture's Nitrogen Legacy
Nov 6, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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Engineering vs Economics
Further analysis of the effects of subsidizing vegetable oils for aviation fuel in California
May 8
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Aaron Smith
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The Making of the Golden State: Citrus in Los Angeles
This article was written by Luciné Rickey, a student in my ENVECON 141 class this semester.
Apr 29
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Aaron Smith
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How Costly is Collagen?
This article was written by Mattea Kalpakoff, a student in my ENVECON 141 class this semester.
Apr 23
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Aaron Smith
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High Costs and Few Benefits from California’s Proposed Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
This credit would reduce road funding, raise gasoline and diesel prices, and deliver small and expensive carbon emissions reductions.
Feb 23
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Aaron Smith
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You Have Probably Never Heard of New Zealand's Unofficial National Fruit
The scent comes first, when you sink your knife – or your teeth – into a feijoa’s skin.
Dec 25, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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A Food Fight for the Holidays
This post is about a thought-provoking new book that would make a nice gift. It is not about family discontent during Christmas dinner.
Dec 18, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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California now allows more ethanol in gasoline — is this going to save drivers money?
Californians pay the highest gasoline prices in the United States, a fact that has grown more politically salient amid rising affordability concerns.
Dec 8, 2025
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Aaron Smith
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