The Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business is proud to celebrate Dr. Trey Malone, Boehlje Chair in Managerial Economics for Agribusiness and associate professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, for being named to The Scoop’s 2025 40 Under 40 list. This recognition honors emerging leaders in the ag retail industry who are making significant contributions as trusted advisers to farmers nationwide.
Dr. Malone’s work bridges the gap between research and real-world application, helping agribusiness professionals navigate complex market dynamics along the supply chain. His research focuses on food and agribusiness management, behavioral economics and the evolving role of technology in agricultural supply chains. Through his work with the center, Trey plays a key role in translating academic insights into actionable strategies for industry professionals.
“It’s incredibly humbling to be the first academic recognized on The Scoop’s 40 Under 40 list,” said Dr. Malone. “Being acknowledged by industry in this way means a great deal to me. I carry the weight of the Boehlje Chair with deep respect, and I only hope I can deliver even a fraction of the insight and impact that Mike Boehlje brought to commercial agribusiness throughout his career.”
Trey’s inclusion in The Scoop’s 40 Under 40 list highlights the increasing influence of research-backed decision-making in agribusiness. As agribusiness professionals face uncertainty and growing challenges, his work continues to provide industry leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to adapt and thrive.
We congratulate Dr. Malone on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued impact on the industry.
To read more about The Scoop’s 40 Under 40 honorees, visit https://www.thedailyscoop.com/news/retail-industry/scoop-40-under-40-award-winners.
Listen to Dr. Malone’s discussion on “The Scoop Podcast” about inflection points in agriculture and resilience: https://omny.fm/shows/the-scoop/episode-189-inflection-points-in-agriculture-resil.
