[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 20, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CAREER AND RETIREMENT OF DR. DOUGLAS ``SCOTT'' BROWN

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                            HON. MARK ALFORD

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 20, 2024

  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the distinguished 
career and retirement of Dr. Douglas `Scott' Brown, a man whose 
contributions to agricultural economics, particularly in dairy policy, 
have left an indelible mark on Missouri and the Nation.
  Dr. Scott Brown has dedicated over three decades to advancing our 
understanding of agricultural markets and policies. As an Associate 
Extension Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the 
Interim Director of the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center 
(RaFF) at the University of Missouri, Dr. Brown's expertise has been 
instrumental in shaping the landscape of American agriculture.
  A native of northwest Missouri, Dr. Brown's roots run deep in the 
very fields he has devoted his life to studying. After earning his 
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Northwest Missouri 
State University, he pursued his Master's and PhD in Agricultural and 
Applied Economics from the University of Missouri. In 1989, he joined 
the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) at the 
University of Missouri, where his work began to influence federal dairy 
and livestock policies. His appointment to the university faculty in 
1998 marked the beginning of a long and impactful academic career, 
during which he not only educated future leaders but also provided 
critical market insights and policy analysis that have guided farmers, 
industry stakeholders, and policymakers alike.
  Dr. Brown's unparalleled expertise in interpreting market price 
movements and evaluating the impacts of federal and state policies on 
agriculture has made him a sought-after voice in both state and 
national agricultural discussions. His testimony before the U.S. 
Congress has helped shape policies that directly affect the livelihood 
of farmers and the agricultural economy. In Missouri, his work with the 
state legislature has been vital in assessing the economic effects of 
state policy options on Missouri agriculture, ensuring that our farmers 
have the information they need to thrive.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has been recognized for his 
contributions to agricultural policy and education. His accolades are 
numerous and well-deserved. On the national stage, he has been honored 
with awards such as the USDA-NIFA Partnership Award for his work with 
the Missouri Quality Beef Team, the National Farm and Ranch Financial 
Management Program Award from the National Association of County 
Agricultural Agents, and the Distinguished American Agricultural 
Economics Association Policy Contribution Award.
  In Missouri, Dr. Brown has also been celebrated for his service to 
the agricultural community. He received the prestigious Jay B. 
Dillingham Award for Agricultural Leadership and Excellence from the 
Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City, the Meritorious Service 
Award from the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors, and the C. Brice 
Ratchford Memorial Fellowship from the University of Missouri System 
Board of Curators, among others.
  As Dr. Brown enters retirement, I want to extend my deepest gratitude 
for his service to the agricultural community, not just in Missouri, 
but across the Nation. His work has made a profound impact on the 
agricultural policies that sustain our rural communities and ensure the 
prosperity of our nation's farmers. Dr. Brown's legacy will continue to 
influence agricultural economics and policy for years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Dr. Douglas `Scott' Brown for 
his exemplary career and wishing him the best in his well-deserved 
retirement.

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