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Agriculture expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including crop production, livestock management, agricultural economics, agribusiness, and farm safety. Some of the most common specialties among agriculture expert witnesses also include soil science, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, and agricultural engineering. They have provided opinions on the effects of pesticide use, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), land use practices, the impacts of climate change on agriculture, and farm labor issues.

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Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science and Precision Agriculture Expert Witness

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Florida

This highly-qualified expert has over 20 years of experience in the field of agriculture, specializing in weed science, precision agriculture, and pest management in horticultural crops. He earned his BS in biology and his MS in plant sciences from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia before earning his PhD in plant sciences from the University of Manitoba. He is active in his field as a member of...

Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert WitnessView profile

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Agricultural Real Estate and Appraisal Expert Witness

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Mississippi

This expert has educational and professional experience in agricultural real estate and is considered a trusted professional in land economics and is eminently qualified to provide opinions concerning land economics and divisions of property. His educational and work experience uniquely qualifies him to provide such testimony for court cases. After receiving a B.S. and a M.S. in Agricultural...

Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

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Agriculture Expert Witness

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California

This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration,...

Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert WitnessView profile

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Program Grants & Contract Manager Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has over 20+ years experience directing food stamp programs. Former positions include Regional Food Stamp Program Director, Administrator Review Officer, EBT Project Director, and EBT Regional Implementation Manager. He has directed over 200 regional and field office staff involved in state agency policy support and food retailer management. He has adjudicated...

Fisheries Expert WitnessView profile

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Fisheries Expert Witness

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New York

This expert has over 50 years of experience in the fisheries industry. Most of his career was spent at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations in various positions including Fisheries Economist and Project Manager. He participates in regional and international fisheries conferences and contributes specialized fisheries articles for publication in regional and international...

Wood Expert WitnessView profile

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Wood Expert Witness

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New York

This expert is currently a wood scientist and has been working in the wood industry for almost 20 years. He earned a BS in Construction Management & Wood Products Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry and a Masters Degree in Forest Products from Oregon State University. This expert focuses primarily in investigations of problems associated with wood and wood-based...

Economics of Precision Farming Technology Expert WitnessView profile

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Economics of Precision Farming Technology Expert Witness

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Kansas

This highly qualified precision agriculture expert earned his BS in Agronomy and MS in Agricultural Economics at the University of Arkansas and PhD in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. He has received several awards through his career and is a frequently invited guest speaker at major precision agriculture conferences. This expert is a member of several professional organizations...

Livestock Fencing and Behavior Expert WitnessView profile

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Livestock Fencing and Behavior Expert Witness

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Texas

This expert is an international authority on livestock fencing and behavior, having conducted more than 300 seminars on fencing technology and grazing management for global livestock producers throughout the world. He has been a consultant and international sales representative for several agribusiness companies involved in the manufacture of fencing equipment. He is the former president of the...

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Weed Science Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science Expert Witness

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California

This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban...

Weed Science & Herbicide Expert WitnessView profile

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Weed Science & Herbicide Expert Witness

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Colorado

This supremely qualified plant physiologist earned his BS in Botany from DePauw University, his MS in Plant Ecology from the University of Colorado, and his doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. He is an active member of the Weed Science Society of America and lead a twenty plus year career at American Cyanamid, where he attained the position of Director of Herbicide Discovery....

Compost Testing Expert WitnessView profile

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Compost Testing Expert Witness

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Kansas

This pedologist has studied agronomy for 17+ years, earning a B.S., an M.S., and a Ph.D. in the science and technology of plants. She currently works as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy at a public university in Kansas. The expert is a Certified Professional Soil Scientist and a Member of the American Society of Agronomy, the Soil Science Society of America, and the...

Agricultural Equipment Engineering & Design Expert WitnessView profile

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Agricultural Equipment Engineering & Design Expert Witness

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Minnesota

This international technology expert has hands-on experience in all aspects of agriculture, including crop production, equipment design, R&D, teaching, manufacturing, and marketing. He has four advanced degrees in business/engineering, including a Ph.D. in the Automation of Technological Processes from the National University of Life and Environmental Science of Ukraine. He has authored 70+...

Agricultural Safety and Health Expert WitnessView profile

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Agricultural Safety and Health Expert Witness

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Illinois

This highly qualified expert is a professor of agricultural safety and health in the agricultural engineering department at a top ranking university. His credentials and experience in occupational safety and health makes him particularly qualified to review this case. He is a Certified Safety Professional and a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, Agricultural Division of National...

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The Average Agriculture Expert Witness
Charges $334 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $275

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  • Deposition Fee

    $350

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  • Court Fee

    $375

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Agriculture Expert Witness FAQs

An agriculture expert witness provides specialized knowledge and insights on agricultural practices, crop production, farm management, and more to assist in legal cases.

Agriculture experts are often involved in cases related to land use disputes, crop damage, pesticide misuse, farming accidents, and agricultural equipment malfunction.

Yes. Agriculture experts can specialize in areas like agronomy, horticulture, livestock management, soil science, or agricultural economics depending on their expertise.

They can provide insight into proper pesticide usage, potential effects of misuse, regulatory standards, and the impact of pesticides on crops and the environment.

An agriculture expert can help determine if proper safety protocols were followed, assess the role of machinery in the accident, and evaluate farming practices involved.

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