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11/21/2008
Agriculture goes urban and high-tech (CNN)
POMONA, California (AP) -- Terry Fujimoto sees the future of agriculture in the exposed roots of the leafy greens he and his students grow in thin streams of water at a campus greenhouse.
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11/21/2008
Agriculture futures trade lower on CBOT (AP via Yahoo! News)
Agriculture futures trade lower on CBOT
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11/22/2008
Agriculture grows jobs, but pay doesn't sprout (Daytona Beach News-Journal)
DAYTONA BEACH -- Farming is still going strong in Volusia County, but don't look for agriculture to grow a lot of high-paying jobs.
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11/22/2008
Improving agriculture topic of summit (The State)
CHARLESTON — Agriculture is one of the biggest industries in South Carolina, and a meeting held Friday in Charleston focused on how to improve it. The third annual South Carolina Agriculture Summit featured a number of speakers, including Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers. The conference considers barriers to the growth of farming, as well as opportunities for the future. Contributor: ...
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11/22/2008
Beshear visits to talk agriculture (Bowling Green Daily News)
Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky Agriculture Development Board renewed its support Friday of the “Kentucky Proud” marketing effort.
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11/22/2008
Meteorologist Paul Douglas to speak on climate change and its effect on Minnesota, agriculture at UMC (Crookston Daily Times)
Well-known meteorologist Paul Douglas will be speaking on climate change and its effect on Minnesota and agriculture at the University of Minnesota, Crookston on Thursday, Nov. 20. The presentation, entitled “A Slow Moving Transformation, Climate Change, and Minnesota Agriculture” will take place in Kiehle Auditorium at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome.
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11/21/2008
U.S. Federal Register: Solicitation of nominations, Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (SeedQuest)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Research Service AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary, Research, Education, and Economics, USDA. ACTION: Solicitation of Nominations, Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture.
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11/22/2008
Meteorologist speaks on climate change and its impact on Minnesota, agriculture (Crookston Daily Times)
Meteorologist Paul Douglas on Thursday evening spoke on climate change, and focused much of his talk on how it will affect Minnesota in general but also agriculture in the state.
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11/22/2008
State Agriculture Mission was constituted (New Kerala)
Bangalore, Nov 21 : State government have constituted Karnataka Agriculture Mission and named Dr S A Patil, Director ICAR New Delhi as its Chairman.
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11/22/2008
KFB honors Teagarden for distinguished service to agriculture (High Plains Journal)
Kansas Livestock Commissioner George Teagarden, Linn County, was honored with the 2008 Kansas Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture award Nov. 8, at Kansas Farm Bureau's 90th annual meeting, Manhattan.
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  • The Ag Dealer - Lists farm equipment dealerships and provides links to equipment manufacturer and distributor sites.
  • Aginfonet.com - Canadian agriculture website that contains a broad range of agriculture related information and services.
  • Ag-Quest, Inc. - A provider of agricultural and environmental field research services in North America with locations in all four Canadian Prairie provinces.
  • Agricore United - Western Canadian farmer-owned agri-business providing products and services such as grain handling and marketing to prairie farmers by cooperative agreements.
  • The Agricultural Institute of Canada - AIC unites the professional and scientific components of Canadian agriculture in a federation of provincial institutes of agrologists and scientific and agriculture-related organizations.
  • AgrifoodBiz - Ag Biotech Portal and B2B marketplace featuring news, company directory, events, business and research resources, products and services.
  • Agrium Inc - Develops, produces, markets and sells agricultural products and related chemical products. Corporate information, including products and services, as well as investor data. (TSX and NYSE: AGU).
  • Agri-ville.com - Talk with other farmers, ag experts on cattle, combines, canola, crops and accounting. Live ag chats, market news, weather, on line courses, ag links and Free Agri-Mail.
  • Agrospray - Specialized crop protection products, equipment and services to horticulture and crop producers. Includes company profile, listing of services, new products news, customers and contact information.
  • Animal Nutrition Association of Canada - Represents manufacturers and suppliers of animal nutrition products to Canada's livestock and poultry industries.
  • Canada Agriculture Online - News, market and weather information, an online forum and classified advertising.
  • Canada-Cuba Farmer to Farmer Project - An exchange and education program aimed at building joint ventures and developing markets. Gives schedule of upcoming trips and organizational history and structure.
  • The Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program - Designed to provide funding for Canadian agricultural producers to cushion extreme income reductions beyond their control.
  • Canadian Agriculture - Offering information and facts about agriculture.
  • Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance - A coalition of national and regional organizations, who support a more open and fair international trading environment for agriculture and agri-food. [English/French]
  • Canadian Animal Health Institute - The trade association representing animal health companies that develop and manufacture animal health products including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, feed additives and pesticides, for use in agriculture and veterinary medicine in Canada.
  • The Canadian Consulting Agrologists Association (CCAA) - An organization of professional Agrologists dedicated to providing consulting services to agricultural sectors across Canada and internationally. Features members' achievements and profiles, and membership information.
  • Canadian Federation of Agriculture - Information about the CFA, agriculture in Canada, farm safety, news releases, briefs, pest management and available careers within the industry.
  • Canadian Foodgrains Bank - was established in 1983 as a practical way for Canadian farmers to share their abundant harvests with the less fortunate of the world. Its primary purpose is to serve as a centralized grain banking and distribution system to alleviate world hunger.
  • Canadian Grain & Livestock Newswire - Canadian Grain and Livestock Newswire features Canadian grain market information and analysis updated daily and weekly reviews of the Chicago Board of Trade.
  • Canadian Grain Commission - Main activities include the regulation of grain handling in Canada, and the establishment and maintenance of standards of quality for Canadian grains.
  • Canadian International Grains Institute-CIGI - The Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) is a non-profit facility dedicated to providing educational programs and technical activities in support of market development and promotion of world markets for Canada's grains, oilseeds and special crops.
  • Canadian Renewable Fuels Association - Non-profit organization to promote bio-fuels such as ethanol for automotive and industrial uses. Includes organization information, consumer awareness effort, government liaison activities and links to member sites.
  • Canadian Wheat Board - Marketing agency for Western Canadian wheat and barley growers. Includes publications, links, and information about the weather, markets and grain movement.
  • Canadian Wood Council - National association for the structural wood products industry.
  • Canola Council of Canada - To represent the common interests of all Canola Council of Canada members and encourage the improvement, development, and expanded production and use of Canadian canola seed and products.
  • Fancom Canada - Specialize in sophisticated Hog and poultry barn equipment, based on advanced technologies.
  • Farmers for Justice - A non-profit organization dedicated to fair markets for farmers in Western Canada and specifically to creating a voluntary Canadian Wheat Board.
  • Frey Industries - The Frey line of loader and attachments are designed to fit compact agricultural tractors in the 15 to 120 HP range and are designed and manufactured to be user friendly.
  • George Morris Centre - Provides private and public decision makers with the information and analysis they require on current and long-term issues that affect the agri-food sector.
  • Homegrown Hydroponics - Large chain of Canadian hydroponic stores. Offers a full catalog, hydroponic growing and product information, as well as a directory of locations.
  • Iron Solutions - Used farm equipment and machinery. Searchable database of used agricultural equipment for sale, links to equipment dealers, job listings, and equipment chat.
  • Kubota Canada - Distributor of compact diesel tractors and construction equipment.
  • Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada - Conducts organic farming research and provides knowledge transfer and extension services for organic farmers. Contains details on web courses, news, market information for products, regulations, policy, and events. [English/French]
  • Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) Related Links - The home of applied agricultural research and development of machinery, equipment, and processes.
  • Resource Efficient Agricultural Production (REAP) - An independent, non-profit organization working with farmers, scientists, and the private sector to improve the sustainability of farming systems and develop more ecological ways of producing energy and fibre from farms in Canada and abroad.
  • Small Farm Canada - Bi-monthly magazine recognizing Canada's small farm operators.
  • Symbionature - An agro-environmental company offering consultations and innovative agricultural products to reduce odours and toxicity of slurry/manure while permitting a profitable transition toward organic farming.
  • Trifisk Manufacturing Inc. - Manufacturers of fish processing equipment. Includes a list of services and product specifications.
  • Western Barley Growers Association - The Western Barley Growers Association or provides farmers with an informed and effective voice in the agriculture industry in Canada.
  • No mater how softly you whisper a prayer, God surely listens, understands and knows the hopes and fears you keep in your heart. For when you trust in His love, miracles happen!
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