Rabobank's RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness group is a global team of more than 90 analysts who monitor and evaluate global market events that affect agriculture worldwide.
"The hiring of Mary and David reinforces Rabobank's commitment to having the best people in place to cover every sector and commodity," says Pablo Sherwell, head of RaboResearch North America. "Their industry knowledge helps Rabobank clients make business decisions, capitalize on new opportunities and prepare for risks."
David Magaña, Analyst for Fruits and Vegetables
Located in Fresno, California, Magaña is responsible for covering and analyzing the North American fresh fruit and vegetable markets. Prior to joining Rabobank, he served as deputy director of economic research for FIRA - Banco de Mexico, an agricultural bank in Latin America. For the past decade, his research experience has included agricultural market integration under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), consumer trends, food security, food price dynamics and other related topics.
After earning his bachelor's degree from Universidad Autonoma Chapingo, Magaña received his master's degree and Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University.