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
- 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.
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