Agriculture
Government Sites
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Home Page
- News releases, speeches, selected publications, agency reports, Title 7 of the U.S. Code, information on USDA agencies and programs, calendar of events, and directory of sources of USDA information.
- Texas Department of Agriculture
- Agribusiness development, market news, marketing information, Texas agriculture statistics, pesticides, regional operations, hay hotline, Texas Agriculture Today newsletter, regulatory programs, funding, Project TEACH (Texas Education and Agriculture Cooperating for Health), press releases, communications, personnel, employment opportunities, and consumer tips.
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Online
- Canada's Department of Agriculture home page. In English and French.
- Food and Agriculture Organization (United Nations)
- Includes sections on agriculture, economics, nutrition, statistics, fisheries, forestry, sustainable development, and technical cooperation. In English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.
Libraries
- National Agricultural Library
- Links to images from NAL's special collections, NAL information products including bibliographies and other publications, and agricultural sites.
- AGRICOLA - The National Agricultural Library's Catalog and Article Citation Database
- Includes bibliographic citations for books, reports, maps, journals/periodicals, audiovisuals, CD-ROMs, software, and other materials added to NAL collections since 1970. The AGRICOLA contains citations for journal/periodical articles, book chapters, reprints, and other materials indexed by NAL and cooperators. This database can also be accessed directly from the Cornette Library site by using Databases A-Z.
- Core Historical Literature of Agriculture (Cornell University)
- CHLA provides the full-text of agricultural texts. Topics include agricultural economics, agricultural engineering, animal science, crops and their protection, food science, forestry, human nutrition, rural sociology, and soil science. Coverage runs from the early 19th century to the middle-to-late 20th century.
Agricultural Economics
- Economic Research Service (ERS-USDA)
- Economic and social analysis of information on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. Includes special topic briefings on agriculture and food economy, agriculture and water quality, farm business economics, food safety, and rural economy.
- USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System
- Searchable database of about 300 agricultural statistical reports and datasets from economics agencies of the USDA covering U.S. and international agriculture and related topics.
Agricultural Research
- ARS Scientific Manuscript Database
- Searchable database containing summaries of recent research results from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency. Formally known as TEKTRAN.
- AGRICOLA - The National Agricultural Library's Catalog and Article Citation Database
- Includes bibliographic citations for books, reports, maps, journals/periodicals, audiovisuals, CD-ROMs, software, and other materials added to NAL collections since 1970. The AGRICOLA contains citations for journal/periodical articles, book chapters, reprints, and other materials indexed by NAL and cooperators. This database can also be accessed directly from the Cornette Library site by using Databases A-Z.
Agricultural Statistics
- Census of Agriculture
- The Census of Agriculture, taken every five years, collects data on land use and ownership, irrigation, crop acreage and harvests, livestock, Federal acreage reduction programs and other Federal farm programs, Commodity Credit Corporation loans, farm workers and farm worker injuries. Additional data is collected from a sample on production expenses, fertilizer and chemicals, machinery and equipment, market value of land and buildings, and income from farm-related sources. Reports are compiled at the state, county, and zip code levels. Data from the 2007, 2002, 1997, and 1992 censuses are available on the web from USDA. Data from 1997, 1992, and 1987 are also available from Cornell University.
- National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS-USDA)
- Current and historic data, NASS publications and reports, information on NASS and state statistical offices, and links to other agricultural sources.
- USDA Economics, Statistics, and Market Information System
- Searchable database for nearly 300 reports and datasets from USDA economics agencies. Covers domestic and international agriculture and related topics.
- FAOSTAT
- Searchable database of over 1 million time-series records covering international statistics in agricultural production, trade, machinery, land use and irrigation, forest products, fishery products, food aid shipments, and population. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
- USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Texas Field Office
- Facts about Texas agriculture, the state's rank in U.S. agriculture, crop weather, maps showing climatic divisions, Texas Agricultural Statistical Districts and farm labor regions, crop and livestock charts, press releases, and a list of available reports.
- Cornette Library: Government Information: Finding Agricultural Statistics
- Links to Texas, United States, and international publications and agencies which collect agricultural statistics.
Animal and Plant Sciences
- Breeds of Livestock
- Searchable database created by the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University covering cattle, horses, goats, sheep, swine, poultry, breed research, and breeds by world region.
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS-USDA)
- APHIS publications, APHIS Fact Book, APHIS import-export directory, tips on bringing food, plant, and animal products into the U.S., APHIS regulations and press releases, mailing lists, and an agency phone directory. Searchable.
- ARS Pesticide Properties Database (USDA)
- Compendium of chemical and physical properties for 230 widely-used pesticides. The database is no longer being updated.
- Pesticide Properties Database (PPDB)
- The PPDB is a comprehensive relational database of pesticide chemical identity, physicochemical, human health and ecotoxicological data. It has been developed by the Agriculture & Environment Research Unit (AERU) at the University of Hertfordshire for a variety of end users to support risk assessments and risk management.
- Forage Information System
- Information on species, pastures, hay, silage, cover crops, animals, pests, statistics, visual evaluations of crops, economics, people, publications, vendors, organizations, state, regional, national and international projects, lists of conferences and jobs, and a glossary of forage related terms. Searchable by keyword.
Soil and Water
- Soil Science Society of America
- Includes information about the society and provides links to other soil science Web sites.
Weather
- Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin (USDA) PDF document
- Crop progress timetables, state reports, previous weeks reports, maps, and other crop-weather graphics. Current Bulletin only. Archived Bulletins can be found at the USDA's Economic, Statistics, and Market Information System, keyword search "Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin".
Other Agriculture Guides
- Agriculture Guide
- Cornette Library's Guide covering database sources for the subject of Agriculture.