Agriculture: Resources
Agricultural Research Science (ARS)
Although it functions mostly as a research database, the ARS website also provides news and events concerning the agriculture industry. Research mostly focuses on crop improvement and changes in general agricultural practice to help farmers improve crop and soil quality as well as overall efficiency.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
Agriculture Industry Today
This site focuses more on agricultural trends and events that affect specific regions, providing insight into which crops affect which regions in which ways.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
Agriculture Law
The main focus of Agriculture Law is to provide information on changes in law and policy that affects farmers. It also provides a myriad of resources concerning agribusiness, specific crops, publications, and general agriculture-related information.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
Agriculture.com
Agriculture.com posts current agriculture news sectioned by crops, livestock, machinery, agribusiness, and events. It also provides information on current market and weather trends, helping farmers and investors to ascertain potential problems within the industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
AgriFoodGateway.com
AgriFoodGateway.com is an comprehensive center of information related to agriculture, food science, food policy and agribusiness. Scientists, entrepreneurs, growers, extension agents, business professionals, and students from around the world come to share their expertise, information and insights on the industry. Access to the site is free. (Site is also available in Spanish.)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
AgWeb
AgWeb provides the latest news in the agriculture industry including information on news, weather, markets, crops, and livestock. The site also offers blogs and discussion forums.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
Export.gov: Agribusiness
Export.gov offers a wide range of current industry information and trade leads to help exporters of U.S goods and services get the information they need to compete successfully in overseas markets. This information includes trade events, market research, trade agreements, statistics and data, publications, industry associations, and points of contact for the industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
gE Module: Domestic Support Provisions in the AoA
The Domestic Support Provisions in the Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) module provides information on the following: the domestic support provisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) AoA (including their history); why domestic support provisions are important to global agricultural trade; how the AoA classifies types of domestic support for agriculture; the commitments WTO member countries have made toward reducing domestic support levels for agriculture; the quantitative and qualitative restrictions on domestic support; and support policies which are included in the AMS and those that are exempt from inclusion; and how the provisions have influenced Michigan's agricultural industries. Interactive games are also incorporated into the module.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
gE Module: Export Subsidy Provisions in the AoA
The Export Subsidy Provisions in the AoA module provides information on the following: the export subsidy provisions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Agriculture and how they impact global agricultural trade; how export subsidies work; how export subsidies effect trade; examples of some types of export subsidies; the effects of export subsidies on all trading partners; some levels of export subsidization among WTO member countries; and the effects of some export subsidies in the U.S. market for agricultural goods. Interactive games are included.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
gE Module: Global Agricultural Trade
The Global Agricultural Trade module contains information on the following: the reasons for the growth of trade in agricultural products and why countries want to trade globally rather than protect domestic markets; comparative and competitive advantage; how trade can benefit consumers in all countries; and the reasons behind increased global agricultural trade. An interactive game designed to teach students about global agricultural production is also included.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
gE Module: Market Access Provisions in the AoA
The Market Access Provisions in the WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) module provides a general understanding of the following: what the market access provisions (MAP) of the WTO AoA mean for countries involved in global agricultural trade; the specific provisions of the MAP; restrictions on the application of tariff and non-tariff measures to traded goods; specific reduction commitments made by WTO member countries; tariff rate quotas and how they are applied under the AoA; the effects of tariff rate quotas on trade; the special safeguard provisions of the MAP; how the SSP are applied; the anti-dumping provisions of the AoA; the application of the MAP; how countries have engaged in dirty tarrification as a way around the MAP; and how countries have used variable tariff rates to impact trade.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
gE Module: WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA)
The WTO Agreement on Agriculture (AoA) module gives an overview of the following issues: the history of the Agreement on Agriculture; the nine organizing principles of the World Trade Organization (WTO); why the AoA was developed and why it is important to international trade in agricultural products; market access provisions of the AoA; export subsidy provisions of the AoA; domestic support provisions of the AoA; and the importance of agricultural trade to the U.S. and Michigan. Interactive games and a case study of Michigan blueberries and the WTO are also included.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
Holistic Management International
Holistic Management International is a group that provides information and support to farmers and other agricultural professionals about managing their land holistically. The website contains a listing of conferences and other events that HMI coordinates as well as both a blog and forum for members to communicate in.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 29, 2012
International Portal on Food Safety, Animal & Plant Health
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) hosts the International Portal on Food Safety, Animal & Plant Health (IPFSAPH) website, which provides a single access point for authorized official international and national information across the sectors of food safety, animal and plant health. IPFSAPH contains standards, legislation, safety assessments, relevant contacts, and other information in order to facilitate information exchange within countries and regions, and to facilitate international food and agricultural trade.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2012
SeedQuest
Focusing on the seed industry, SeedQuest provides news articles, data and statistics, yellow pages for seed suppliers and white pages for the industry on the international level. Also, the site offers a forum containing various articles, and a listing of future events.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this career guide provides background information on the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry in the United States. Information on working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, outlook, and earnings is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
United States Department of Agriculture: North American Free Trade Agreement
The United States Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service outlines the history, progress, and implications of the North American Free Trade Agreement, specifically the impact on the agriculture industry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
USDA National Agricultural Library
The National Agricultural Library provides an immense collection of agricultural articles and information. Topics include animals and livestock; education and outreach; food and nutrition; history, art, and biography; laws and regulations; marketing and trade; natural resources and environment; plants and crops; research and technology; and rural and community development.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012
World Cocoa Foundation
The World Cocoa Foundation promotes a sustainable cocoa economy through economic and social development and environmental stewardship in cocoa-growing communities. The site helps to connect farmers and farming organizations to market information systems, as well as providing a brief overview of the world cocoa market.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 23, 2012