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Karl Skold

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Head Of Agricultural Economics at JBS
📍 Greeley, Colorado, United States

Karl Skold is the Head of Agricultural Economics at JBS, leveraging a Ph. D. from Iowa State University to specialize in risk management and commodity analysis. His career includes leading large procurement and economic research departments at major corporations like Conagra Foods and Bunge, focusing on agricultural supply and demand.

He established Conagra Foods first-ever centralized protein procurement and risk management group, a significant initiative in the companys history.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Head Of Agricultural Economics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States
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Market Volatility
Has recently spoken publicly about navigating market volatility and building supply chain resilience in the animal nutrition and beef industries.
Agricultural Economics
His entire career, from his Ph. D. to his current role as Head Of Agricultural Economics, is centered on this field of study and practice.
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Career

Work history

10-2015
Head Of Agricultural Economics
JBS
9-2012 - 10-2015
Director of Economic Research
Bunge North America
6-2010 - 8-2012
President
Westside Economics
5-2006 - 6-2010
Vice President - Commodities
Conagra Foods
3-2003 - 4-2006
Vice President - Protein Procurement
Conagra Foods
In the press

Media appearances

JBS economist says economic slowdown ahead for meat sectors. Featured in The Poultry Site
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JBS's Karl Skold shares global ag update at 2022 Iowa Swine Day. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1984 - 1989
Ph.D. and M.S.
Iowa State University
1979 - 1983
B.S.
Colorado State University
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