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Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
AgEcon Search
"AgEcon Search collects, indexes, and electronically distributes full text copies of scholarly research in the broadly defined field of agricultural economics including sub disciplines such as agribusiness, food supply, natural resource economics, environmental economics, policy issues, agricultural trade, and economic development." AgEcon Search was developed by the Magrath Library and the Department of Applied Economics at the University of Minnesota.Agricultural Market Information Virtual Library
With this page you can link to daily/yearly market and outlook reports, prices, commodities and quotes. The page is produced and maintained by Jean-Charles Le Vallee at the Department of Agricultural Economics, Michigan State University.AgriGator's Agricultural and Related Information Market News
Market information, news, and statistics links can be found at this site.Agri Marketing
This page specializes in creating agricultural Web sites. It also offers print design and database and software integrated business solutions.WWW Virtual Library for Agriculture: Index
World Wide Web Virtual Library's list of links is grouped by Region, Type of Site, and Subject Area. The Subject areas include: Agrochemical/Biotechnology, Agricultural Safety Information, Commodities, Commodity Associations, Consultants, Crop/Livestock Specific, Databases, Discussion Groups, Environmental Organizations, Equipment, Farm Supplies, Farms, Federal Agencies/Ministries, Food & Food Processors, Gardening/Horticulture, Grower Cooperatives, Grower Organizations, Higher Education, Industrial Associations, Insurance, International Associations, Job Listings, Law, Libraries and Portals, Marketing, Organic/Biocontrol/Nontraditional Ag., Other Agricultural Associations, Pest Management, Precision Agriculture, Precollege Education, Publications/Publishing, Real Estate, Research Centers, Programs and Foundations, Research Equipment, Research Information, Scientific Society, Search Engines/Directories, Software/Internet, State or Province, and a searchable database of other WWW Virtual Libraries for Agriculture.
Directories
AgNIC: Agriculture Network Information Center
"The Agriculture Network Information Center (AgNIC) is a voluntary alliance of the National Agricultural Library (NAL), land-grant universities and other agricultural organizations, in cooperation with citizen groups and government agencies. AgNIC focuses on providing agricultural information in electronic format over the World Wide Web via the Internet." The center offers agriculture related information systems & databases on the subjects of Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Government, Law and Regulations, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Extension and Education, Plant Sciences, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Farming and Farming Systems, People, Organizations and History, Consumer and Family Studies, Food and Human Nutrition, Medical and Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Forestry, Science and Technology, and Geographical Locations.AGRIS/CARIS Information Centre
Developed to treat all aspects of agriculture, this site offers many databases online, is multilingual, and contains an agricultural thesaurus.Ceres AgWeb
Keyword search a database of more than 13,000 agriculture related Web sites.Farms.com -- Canada's Agriculture Marketplace
Keyword search or browse by topics, which include organic farming and sustainable agriculture categories.Electronic Journals
@griculture Online
This site features Successful Farming's magazine, @griculture Online. Find information on agricultural crops, economics, links, magazines and newsletters (Successful Farming Magazine, ag/Innovator, Pro Farmer, Corn Farmer), mechanics, organizations, a searchable database, and the weather.AgWeb.com
"AgWeb.com is a new brand name in agriculture, powered by the twin engines of content and commerce, and designed to enable both producers and agribusiness to gain the fullest benefit from the Internet as a business tool." This site features articles from several online magazines.Feedstuffs
This is a weekly newspaper for agribusiness.Iowa Farmer Today
The online journal of Iowa Farmer Today is provided.The Old Farmer's Almanac
Useful information for people in all walks of life is provided: tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise tables and planting charts for those who live on the farm; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; and weather predictions for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air.
Government
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - (AFSIC)
AFSIC is one of several Information Centers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL)The National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This Web site provides access to many resources and is a gateway to its associated institutions.USDA
The U. S. Department of Agriculture site offers news about new USDA releases, agency reports, special events and speeches. It has information about food, nutrition and consumer services, food safety, natural resources and the environment, marketing & regulatory programs, information about rural development, opportunities and employment, and several other services. It also has links to all the USDA agencies.Organizations
American Farm Bureau
Home page of the largest general agricultural organization the the United States is found here.American Farmland Trust
This site is devoted to saving American farmland.
American Society of Agronomy
"The American Society of Agronomy (ASA) is dedicated to the development of agriculture enabled by science, in harmony with environmental and human values. The Society supports scientific, educational, and professional activities to enhance communication and technology transfer among agronomists and those in related disciplines on topics of local, regional, national, and international significance."
Crop Science Society of America
"The Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) is an educational and scientific organization comprised of more than 4,700 members dedicated to the advancement of crop science." "...the Society is truly international in scope with members in more than 100 countries who are advancing the discipline of crop science by acquiring and disseminating information about crops in relation to seed genetics and plant breeding; crop physiology; crop production, quality and ecology; crop germplasm resources; and environmental quality."Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society
The Nebraska Sustainable Agriculture Society promotes "agriculture and food systems that build healthy land, people, communities and quality of life, for present and future generations."
Soil Science Society of America
"The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) is the professional home for over 5,700 professionals throughout the world dedicated to the advancement of soil science. The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production, environmental quality, ecosystem sustainability, bioremediation, waste management and recycling, and wise land use."
Search Engines
Ag Search Engines and Indexes
"These search engines and indexes can help you find the information you need from the vast resources on the Internet."AgFind
"AgFind.com places the web's agricultural resources under one umbrella search site to deliver the most reliable, up-to-date information on the agricultural industry. Now industry professionals have a single portal site to guide them to agricultural-related research, directories and e-commerce opportunities. AgFind.com places all these features under a single query box by which to retrieve accurate search results." AgFind is a part of the ProduceIndustry.com network of sites.
AgriSurf!
A growing, searchable index to more than 20,355 sites. Browse subject categories including sustainable agriculture.
E-answers
"E-answers is a searchable Web site that provides reliable, research-based information on a wide range of Extension or Outreach-oriented subjects. From this source you can access the knowledge of Land Grant universities around the nation. Search E-answers for information on a variety of topics, including: agriculture, forestry, fishing, family/consumer issues, lawn and garden, child development, 4-H/youth, environment, public policy, economics, water quality and communities."
Selected Specialized Topics
Integrated Pest Management WWW Resources
Link to information on multiple strategies and technologies for controlling field and food crop insect pests.Sustainable Agriculture WWW Resources
This page offers many links to pages representing sustainable agriculture.Statistics
Agricultural Statistics
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service provides reliable data on agricultural production, supplies, consumption, facilities, costs, and returns.Fedstats
Gives access to statistics and information produced by more than 100 U.S. Government agencies. Searchable through an AZ subject index, keyword searching of agency Web sites linked to Fedstats, linkage to frequently requested tables from the Statistical Abstract, as well as direct links to agency contacts, press releases, and other navigational and organizational aids.State Offices
Links to the 50 State Statistical Offices of the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).Statistical Highlights of U.S. Agriculture
Highlights at this site include data for farm economics, crops, and livestock.Weather
Crop Weather
Link to crop and weather reports from all 50 states.Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
"The Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin is jointly prepared by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture." It provides information about the Temperature Departure Map, National Weather Data for selected cities, Extreme Minimum Temperature Map, Precipitation Maps, National Agricultural Summary and Soil Temperature Maps, and several other links.Other
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Information on agricultural crops, biological control, economics, nematodes, plant pests and weeds can be found here.XPLOR (Extension Publications Library on Request)
This site sponsored by the University of Missouri provides information on agriculture, crops, water quality, waste management and much more.
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