When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers therefore are the founders of human civilization.
Daniel Webster
Interested in the land? Farming? Crops? This category offers all this and more, including dairy sites, links to other ag sites, crop sites, cattle, and more!
http://www.erinet.com/carl/alot.html
Detailed information on cattle sales, breeding, and advantages of Black Angus by the Arkansas * Louisiana * Oklahoma * Texas (A*L*O*T) Angus Assn. Links to other members, calendar of events, related Black Angus, ranching, and agricultural sites. Up-to-date information on "Mad Cow Disease."
http://www.aes.purdue.edu/AgAnswrs/AgAnswers.html
Problem-solving information for Ohio and Indiana farmers. Searchable database of questions and answers, event calendar, research information, and agricultural news. Connects to Purdue University and Ohio State University home pages.
http://www.agriculture.com/aea.html
Devoted to the use of electronics in agriculture. Includes membership information, links to past issues of agINNOVATOR, and council meeting minutes and schedules.
http://www.agriculture.com/contents/sf/ageless/agiindex.html
Special site for antique farm machinery hobbyists, traders, and clubs. Articles on news in the field, maintaining and repairing valuable equipment, restoration.
http://www.gennis.com/aglinks.html
Features news, weather, professional and non-professional associations, research, and newsletters related to the agriculture industry. Also contains links to other agricultural sites.
Online magazine specializing in farm technology and management, published by a family of farmers. Selected articles from back issues available. Subscribe, sign the guest book, purchase T-shirts, use the links to jump to selected sites.
Lists of resources and activities for the agricultural community. Links to universities and institutions providing online reference assistance, including listservs, newsgroups, products and services, and frequently asked questions.
Contains current news of interest to the agricultural community. Also offers links to sites on the Internet related to agriculture issues, agriculture-related discussions, and articles.
http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/WWW/AGATOR/HTM/AGCOMMERCIAL.HTM
Contains extensive links to businesses on the Internet related to agriculture, including subjects on gardening, farming, fishing, birds, insects, forestry, food research, and other topics.
http://www.spectramedia.com/agrinet/
General agricultural resource site offering links to farm, ranch, family, and commercial sites. Includes classified ads—farm equipment, computers, employment, opportunities, etc. Listings are free for 30 days. Site provides great starting place for agricultural sites.
Agricultural buying and selling service on the Net, specializing in hogs and pork products, classified ads. Extensive links to other agriculture-related businesses.
http://orion.animal.uiuc.edu:80/~adsa/
Association meetings and information. Articles from the Journal of Dairy Science, including an index searchable by author or content and instructions on submitting manuscript for publication. Also includes links to other dairy- and agriculture-related sites.
Concerned with preserving farmland and wildlife habitats. Includes statistics on the loss of farmland to urban sprawl and details on what the user can do, as well as links to related resources and other organizations.
Association membership info and products, merchandise exchange, programs and clubs. News and press releases, history of the breed and breeding information. Links to other equine sites.
ASA background and history, news about the soybean industry. Membership information and activities, chart depicting soybean utilization, sponsorship information for the Web site.
http://www.agriculture.com/aacc.html
Concerned with using computer technology in agriculture. Links to manufacturers, public and private institutions, agricultural suppliers, and so on. Includes membership information, employment referral service, and AACC Newsletter.
http://www.beeftoday.com/index.dbm
Magazine for beef producers. Online articles, surveys, discussion groups, new product info, market research. Links to veterinary and extension sites, as well as government sites.
Home page of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Current articles about hot topics in the industry, membership information, links to other sites. CowTown America section features cattle-related information for non-industry readers, including a number of articles on water usage, manure, the importance of grass, and other interesting topics.
http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/ag-stateis.html
Census Bureau data from 1982, 1987, 1992. Search data by state, ZIP code, or county. Detailed information on cropland acreage, farm production, cattle sales, and much more. Dozens of specific tables available for download.
http://mars.cropsoil.uga.edu/homesoybean/index.htm
Describes efforts to develop and refine a complete soybean genetic engineering system. Contains a number of links to other pages discussing soybeans or biotechnology.
http://www.ceresgroup.com/col/
Specializes in providing information for agriculture. Search functions connect to other professionals in the agriculture industry. Calendar database lists hundreds of upcoming events, weather maps include world, national, and hot spot info. NetTools section connects to download locations for browsers, graphics software, more.
News, announcements, and commentary, grain futures quotes (delayed 10 minutes), and other info for those interested in trading commodities. Frequent MarketPlex updates on current market information, charts and analysis, details for media reps.
http://www.cme.com:80/index.html
News and views on futures and options, including educational resources, membership lists, government regulations, and links to related financial institutions and other exchanges and agencies. CME price quotes are delayed 10 minutes.
Site for farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses. News on legislation, lobbying efforts, and business; back issues of CA Highlights articles; opinion polls; research database on high-risk insurance pools.
http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/ctic.html
Sections on farming programs, farm and urban land management practices, survey data on crop residues. Links to members' home pages, upcoming events.
http://www.reeusda.gov/new/csrees.htm
Searchable index of CSREES-sponsored programs. Lists of grants and funding opportunities. Newsletter, calendar of events, job bank.
http://farm.fic.niu.edu/earth/home.html
Web site of Foundation EARTH (Environment, Agriculture, Research & Technology in Harmony), an environmental organization. Harmony Farms link provides "virtual tours" of Harmony Farms Program demonstration sites. Pledge to Earth section displays pledges made by farmers to change their practices to be more environmentally sound.
Weather on Demand service shows storms in progress, radar conditions, forecasts. State, local, national, international weather; interesting links to weather-related merchandise.
Provides economic and social science information and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. Features reports, catalogs, publications, USDA data statistics, and employment opportunities. Also offers other agriculture-related links.
http://www.whiteknight.com/Alliance/
Home page for this nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of irrigated agriculture in the western U.S. Site includes details about the organization, membership, meetings and conferences, government regulations, and more.
http://www.farmjournal.com/fjt/farmjournal/index.dbm
Articles on farming industry topics, headline news (updated twice daily), lists of upcoming industry events, and a variety of farm-related links, including a handy link that lets you specify your state and county to see a running weather forecast.
Site advocates farm safety and prevention of farm-related injuries. Information on membership and becoming a sponsor, chapter listings, Dr. Danger's safety tips, catalog of items to help teach kids about farm safety. Kids section is graphical and fun.
http://farm.fic.niu.edu/fic/home.html
Site devoted to individuals interested in agriculture. Contains information about upcoming events, legislation, literature, Internet resources, farm statistics (U.S., by state), and an agricultural library.
http://wheat.pw.usda.gov/graingenes.html
Database sponsored by the USDA that provides molecular and phenotypic information on wheat, barley, rye, oats, and sugarcane.
Equestrian books and videos, library of online magazines and periodicals, links to racing and equestrian sites—magazines, breeders, associations, racing fans, farriers, others.
Site dedicated to sharing information for farmers, manufacturers, and dealers of farm equipment. News articles, equipment locator service, classified advertising, weather, business/finance contacts, links to other agricultural sites.
Market and futures information from various mercantile exchanges and universities, a searchable index of thousands of agriculture-related documents, links to other agriculture sites, contact information for getting your agriculture-related business onto the Web.
http://www.ag.iastate.edu/departments/agronomy/
Details on department services, research projects, and programs. Faculty, staff, and student info. The extension service offers publications, weather information, software services, census data, and even an online quiz.
http://www.deere.com/ag/index.htm
Offers product information on entire farm machinery line, as well as other Deere products. Includes lists of dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
Detailed articles about wheat and natural gas futures, historical and trading information, membership information and connections, links to other exchange centers.
http://206.107.180.50:80/livestockplus/
Nationwide news and highlights on livestock-related topics. Details on fairs and cattle shows. Links to other stock-related topics.
http://www.mainstreet-usa.com/
Sponsored by Farm Credit Services, this site uses a graphical "town" to connect the agricultural community. Clicking one of the "buildings" in the town graphic displays related information. Farmers will be particularly interested in the Feed Store and Farm Supply Store. Use the Grapevine Message Board to post messages and read other postings.
Information on getting kids involved in agricultural education. Historical and membership information, current programs, news, and events, and other 4-H sites to visit.
Part of the USDA, this site is a resource for ag research, education, and applied agriculture. Huge collection of downloadable agricultural images. Government documents, access to assistance from special research sites, links to other Internet agriculture sites. AGRICOLA database provides millions of agriculture-related citations from publications.
Site dedicated to growers of Christmas trees and related industries. Includes a special section for tree purchasers on how to maintain a tree at home, along with facts on buying real Christmas trees versus artificial trees. Membership services section includes access to American Christmas Tree Journal online, insurance, and more.
Interesting statistics on corn crops. News and headlines for corn growers, including NCGA radio report (requires RealAudio player). Searchable archive of past news articles. Announcements of upcoming industry trade shows.
Section of consumer info includes recipes and ideas for using pork in your diet. Information for producers includes current news, articles of interest, market summaries, and information on such topics as government regulation and swine care. There's even a section for kids.
Home page for this national nonprofit organization concerned with management and conservation of water and water resources and with state and federal water policies. Analysis of legislation related to water management. Links to congressional and legislative sites.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/
Part of Purdue University's Indiana Center for New Crops & Plant Products. Provides detailed descriptions about many kinds of crops, as well as access to reference material. Also contains links to experts on specific crops, upcoming events, import-export restrictions and permits, and more.
http://www.snymor.edu/~drewwe/njc/njcmain.htm
Subtitled "A Guide to Internet Resources in Agriculture and Related Sciences," this site directs the user to a myriad of agriculture-related sites on the Internet and Bitnet, including newsgroups, electronic magazines, discussion groups, and newsletters, and libraries with agriculture collections.
http://www.entm.purdue.edu/entomology/Pest&Crop/index.html
Site offers the latest information on pests and their impact on crops. Several back issues of the periodical are accessible from this site (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). A publication of Purdue University.
Lists of international programs, agricultural alumni, connections to other Purdue agriculture-related departments: agronomy, biochemistry, botany, entomology, agricultural economics, and more. Each connected department has its own lists of sites, details about programs, research info.
Maps and data on current and archived weather patterns and forecasts including highly-resolution plots of data from weather balloons, radar, and so on. For meteorologists and others who need detailed weather information on an immediate basis. Hundreds of GIF images, loaded by click rather than automatically to save download time.
Dedicated to promoting the use of ethanol in the transportation and agriculture industries. Newsletters, press releases, calendar of events, association news and membership information. Links to related bioenergy sites.
Cost and price information on various kinds of cattle. Graphics of Shiloh prize cattle and lists and descriptions of awards they've won. Descriptions of Shiloh breeding programs and links to related sites.
http://www.halcyon.com/kenworth/sfr/sfr_top.htm
Site filled with general information for owners of small farms or rural property. The site warns that much of the info may be hearsay and therefore unreliable. Includes links to sites on barns, bees, bats, dozens of kinds of crops and livestock, pests, equipment, and property management.
http://www.rrtrade.org/smallgrains/
News and information for the small grain grower. Production library includes answers to typical problems in growing and storage; Wheat Facts section allows searching for data on world wheat production; back issues of Prairie Grains magazine online.
Commercial site providing brokerage service to agribusiness for trading in futures. Market research, grain and business quotes, CropCast weather maps, precipitation estimates, free publications.
Listing of worldwide wholesale market prices on fruits and vegetables. Product prices reported by product and location of origin; extensive searchable index. Links to university and government agriculture, horticulture, agronomy, biology, and many other related departments.
http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wfront.htm
Nation-wide regional forecasts, data designed specifically for teachers, pilots, and others. Graphical design with world weather, wind chill, storm forecast, and other topics available at a click.
Contains information about USDA programs, news releases, current events, and legislation dealing with the agricultural industry. Also contains employment lists and opportunities links.
http://www.usda.gov/ams/titlepag.htm
Specialized site for marketing of food, livestock, seed, and other agricultural products. Published government invitations to bid and accepted bids for food products. Publications, news releases on shipping rates, transportation workshops, and other related topics.
http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/usda.html
Reports and info on agriculture-related topics from the economics agencies of the USDA. Search by title, subject, or keyword and download the desired report(s) or data set(s). Reports are generally in ASCII format and data sets in Lotus 1-2-3 format for use in spreadsheets.
Provides links to agricultural, ranching, and farm-related sites as well as state and county farm bureaus. Also offers links to national and rural news and educational materials and bulletin boards where members of the agricultural community share information and ideas.
http://cirrus.sprl.umich.edu/wxnet/
Sponsored by the University of Michigan, WeatherNet is a one-stop source for current weather information for travelers, skiiers, and anyone with a need to know the current forecast and radar conditions. Includes color weather maps and an archive of weather software, most of it shareware.
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