overview
His research centers on the areas of irrigation, farming systems, water quality, new crops and renewable energy. Dr. Lacewell also serves as the leader of federal relations for Texas A&M AgriLife, leading a team to address initiatives, partnering and acting as liaison to federal agencies and Congress.
education and training
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University - (Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States) 1970
- M.S. in Agricultural Economics, Texas Tech University - (Amarillo, Texas, United States) 1964
- B.S. in Agricultural Economics, Texas Tech University - (Amarillo, Texas, United States) 1963
selected publications
Academic Articles60
- Goolsby, J. A., Moran, P. J., Racelis, A. E., Summy, K. R., Martinez Jimenez, M., Lacewell, R. D., Perez de Leon, A., & Kirk, A. A. (2016). Impact of the biological control agent Tetramesa romana (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) on Arundo donax (Poaceae: Arundinoideae) along the Rio Grande River in Texas. BIOCONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 26(1), 47-60.
- Adusumilli, N., Lee, T., Rister, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (2014). The Economics of Mitigation of Water Pollution Externalities from Biomass Production for Energy. RESOURCES-BASEL. 3(4), 721-733.
- Gao, X., Birt, A., Ree, B., Lee, N., Calixto, A., Lacewell, R., & Harris, M. (2013). Producer Adoption and Economic Impact in Texas of the Belt-Wide Pecan ipmPIPE Program. Southwestern Entomologist. 38(1), 1-17.
- Leidner, A. J., Rister, M. E., Lacewell, R. D., Woodard, J. D., & Sturdivant, A. W. (2012). An analysis of input choice, input prices, and environmental factors on the costs of seawater reverse osmosis systems. DESALINATION. 291, 48-55.
- Leidner, A. J., Rister, M. E., Lacewell, R. D., & Sturdivant, A. W. (2011). The Water Market for the Middle and Lower Portions of the Texas Rio Grande Basin. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION. 47(3), 597-610.
- Seawright, E. K., Rister, M. E., Lacewell, R. D., McCorkle, D. A., Sturdivant, A. W., Yang, C., & Goolsby, J. A. (2009). Economic Implications for the Biological Control of Arundo donax: Rio Grande Basin. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST. 34(4), 377-394.
- Sheng, Z., Sturdivant, A., Michelsen, A., & Lacewell, R. (2005). Rapid Economic Assessment of Flood-control Failure along the Rio Grande: A Case Study. International Journal of Water Resources Development. 21(4), 629-649.
- Schaible, G. D., McCarl, B. A., & Lacewell, R. D. (1999). The Edwards Aquifer water resource conflict: USDA farm program resource-use incentives?. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH. 35(10), 3171-3183.
- Keplinger, K. O., McCarl, B. A., Chowdhury, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (1998). Economic and hydrologic implications of suspending irrigation in dry years. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS. 23(1), 191-205.
- Harris, M., Ree, B., Cooper, J., Jackman, J., Young, J., Lacewell, R., & Knutson, A. (1998). Economic impact of pecan integrated pest management implementation in Texas. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 91(5), 1011-1020.
- Chowdhury, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (1996). Implications of alternative policies on nitrate contamination of groundwater. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS. 21(1), 82-95.
- Chowdhury, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (1996). Application of sample selection model in estimating response functions for nitrate percolation. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. 48(4), 375-386.
- Wyse, A. J., Bryant, K. J., Jones, L. L., & Lacewell, R. D. (1995). Regional economic impacts of policy-induced changes in agricultural production: an example for the texas coast. International Journal of Public Administration. 18(1), 83-100.
- Creech, S. K., Carpenter, S., Davis, E. J., & Lacewell, R. (1994). THE COMMUNITYJUNIOR COLLEGE AND ITS ECONOMIC VALUE: A 3YEAR STUDY. Community College Journal of Research and Practice. 18(6), 569-575.
- BRYANT, K. J., MJELDE, J. W., & LACEWELL, R. D. (1993). AN INTRASEASONAL DYNAMIC OPTIMIZATION MODEL TO ALLOCATE IRRIGATION WATER BETWEEN CROPS. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS. 75(4), 1021-1029.
- BRYANT, K. J., ATWOOD, J. D., LACEWELL, R. D., LANSFORD, V. D., MCCARL, B. A., & DYKE, P. T. (1993). FARM-LEVEL IMPACTS OF THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT PROPOSED EROSION REGULATIONS. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. 48(5), 466-470.
- ELLIS, J. R., LACEWELL, R. D., MOORE, J., & RICHARDSON, J. W. (1993). PREFERRED IRRIGATION STRATEGIES IN LIGHT OF DECLINING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE. 6(1), 112-118.
- Lacewell, R. D., Chowdhury, M. E., Bryant, K. J., Williams, J. R., & Benson, V. W. (1993). Estimated effect of alternative production practices on profit and ground water quality: Texas Seymour Aquifer. Great Plains Research. 3(2), 189-213.
- ROBINSON, J., LACEWELL, R. D., STOLL, J. R., & FREEMAN, R. (1992). Estimating agricultural benefits from drainage over a relatively level terrain. AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT. 21(1-2), 79-91.
- LEATHAM, D. J., SCHMUCKER, J. F., LACEWELL, R. D., SCHWART, R. B., LOVELL, A. C., & ALLEN, G. (1992). IMPACT OF TEXAS WATER-QUALITY LAWS ON DAIRY INCOME AND VIABILITY. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 75(10), 2846-2856.
- BRYANT, K. J., MASUD, S. M., LACEWELL, R. D., & KEELING, J. W. (1992). PROFIT, COST, AND SOIL-EROSION IMPLICATIONS OF DRYLAND CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - TEXAS HIGH-PLAINS. JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE. 5(3), 307-312.
- BRYANT, K. J., BENSON, V. W., KINIRY, J. R., WILLIAMS, J. R., & LACEWELL, R. D. (1992). SIMULATING CORN YIELD RESPONSE TO IRRIGATION TIMINGS - VALIDATION OF THE EPIC MODEL. JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE. 5(2), 237-242.
- Ochoa, R. F., Taylor, J. F., Tomaszewski, M. A., & Lacewell, R. D. (1991). Effects of sire fertility and daughter stayability on profitability of sire selection.. J Dairy Sci. 74(11), 3961-3972.
- Lee, J. G., Lacewell, R. D., & Richardson, J. W. (1991). Soil Conservation or Commodity Programs: Trade Offs During the Transition to Dryland Crop Production. Southern Journal of Agricultural Economics. 23(1), 203-211.
- Masud, S. M., & Lacewell, R. D. (1990). Energy, water, and economic savings of improved production systems on the Texas High Plains. American Journal of Alternative Agriculture. 5(2), 69-75.
Conference Papers11
- Rister, M. E., Lacewell, R. D., Lee, T., Srinivasan, R. S., Narasimhan, B., Wolfe, C., ... Owens, J. (2015). Economic Considerations in Selecting Best Management Practices for Watershed Management of Water Quality. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS. 34(3), 546-546.
- Leidner, A. J., Rister, M. E., Sturdivant, A. W., Lee, T., Waidler, D., Seawright, E. K., ... Harris, B. L. (2010). Consideration of economics while identifying best management practices for watershed protection plans. ASABE - TMDL 2010: Watershed Management to Improve Water Quality. 349-357.
- Sheng, Z., Michelsen, A., Liu, Y., Creel, B., McGuckin, T., & Lacewell, R. (2010). Statistical Analysis of Flow Exchange and Salt Loading between the Rio Grande and Underlying Aquifers. World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010, World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2010. 1002-1011.
- Sturdivant, A. W., Rister, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (2009). Improving Financial Planning and Rate Analyses for South Texas Irrigation Districts. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS. 34(3), 540-540.
- Chowdhury, M. E., & Lacewell, R. D. (1995). Assessing costs of environmental policies and avoidance-cost estimates of benefits.. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS. 20(2), 398-398.
chaired theses and dissertations
- Wilbourn, Brant 1987- (2012-12). Economic Analysis of Alternative Irrigation Technologies: Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley. (Master's Thesis)
- Adusumilli, Naveen (2012-08). Economic Policy and Resource Implications of Biofuel Feedstock Production. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- Leidner, Andrew (2012-05). Economic Essays on Water Resources Management of the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley. (Doctoral Dissertation)
- McLaughlin, Will (2011-12). The Economic and Financial Implications of Supplying a Bioenergy Conversion Facility with Cellulosic Biomass Feedstocks. (Master's Thesis)
- Seawright, Emily Kaye (2009-08). Select Economic Implications for the Biological Control of Arundo donax along the Rio Grande. (Master's Thesis)
Email
r-lacewell@tamu.edu
First Name
Ronald
mailing address
Texas A&M Agrilife Research; Vice Chancellor Of Agriculture - Staff; 2124 TAMUS
College Station, TX 77843-2259
USA