Hernan A. Tejeda

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Hernan A. Tejeda is an applied economist whose research focuses on the intersection of agricultural production, labor economics, and technology adoption. His most influential work develops a general-equilibrium framework to analyze the adoption of labor-saving technologies in agriculture, with a particular emphasis on robotic milking systems (AMSs) in the U.S. dairy industry. Drawing on evidence from Idaho—one of the nation’s top dairy-producing states—Tejeda’s 2022 study (5 citations) reveals a critical paradox: while AMS adoption is rising, many farms report little to no reduction in labor use, challenging conventional assumptions about automation’s impact. This finding has significant implications for understanding how technological change reshapes farm labor markets and production efficiency. Tejeda’s contributions bridge theoretical modeling with real-world data, offering valuable insights for policymakers, agricultural economists, and producers navigating the transition to precision agriculture. His work is increasingly cited in discussions of farm labor dynamics, technology diffusion, and the socioeconomic consequences of automation in rural economies.