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What's New Land use and lawn care putting the Great Lakes at risk: experts Global News (4/3) Current land use and agricultural practices – including the North American obsession with groomed, green lawns – are putting the Great Lakes at risk, according to experts. Workshop to focus on algae blooms WPBN TV- Traverse City, Mich. (2/25) U.S. and Canadian experts are meeting Monday and Tuesday to discuss the latest research about harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie. COMMENTARY: Make conservation compliance part of Farm Bill crop insurance Detroit Free Press (2/25) Nick Schroeck, executive director of the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, thinks we must encourage on-farm conservation practices that can help prevent future extreme weather events from wreaking the havoc we saw last summer in Michigan. New initiative around phosphorous management Chatham Daily News (2/21) Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, Ont., is partnering with Environment Canada to develop monitoring ability to work with landowners on a voluntary basis to implement best management practices. Lake Erie better but still at risk The Columbus Dispatch (2/11) Almost 45 years after the Cuyahoga River famously caught fire and prompted widespread changes in how our water supplies are protected, fertilizers, pesticides and climate change still threaten Lake Erie’s health. Ohio Farmers can fight nutrient runoff Mansfield News Journal (1/21) A local agriculture official is optimistic voluntary measures will be enough to stem recent problems with nutrient runoff from farms. That runoff is finding its way into Ohio’s streams and lakes.
Overview Agriculture in the Great Lakes states and provinces is diverse and productive. About one-third of the land in the basin used for agriculture, supporting nearly 25 percent of the total Canadian agricultural production and 7 percent of the U.S. production. Dairy, grain, corn and livestock are the region's mainstays, although unique climate niches also support a variety of orchards, vineyards and other specialty crops.
General Resources AMS Market News U.S. Department of Agriculture These reports provide up-to-the-minute information on commodity prices, demand, movement, volume and quality. With These Hands Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy This farmland documentary project features stories about four farm families in the Michigan communities of Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas.
Aquaculture Aquaculture University of Minnesota Sea Grant Program A collection of aquaculture articles sponsored by the Minnesota Sea Grant Program. Aquaculture University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute On-site aquacultural services have been provided continually by UW Sea Grant Advisory Services to more than 100 Wisconsin businesses since the aquaculture program began in 1987. Aquaculture and Seafood Safety Great Lakes Sea Grant Network An overview of aquaculture, the fastest-growing form of agriculture in the United States. Aquaculture Outreach Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program Overview of the institution's aim of integrating aquaculture with traditional agriculture along with a listing of related publications. Aquaculture Resource Guide University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Serves as an introductory reference for people interested in starting a fish farm or an aquaculture operation in Wisconsin. AquaNIC Purdue University The Aquaculture Network Information Center is a gateway to the world's electronic resources on aquaculture. Midwest Tribal Aquaculture Network Region 3, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service MTAN promotes sound fish rearing techniques primarily by sharing fish culture information through a quarterly newsletter.
Crops and Major Commodities Agriculture Statistics Service Ohio Department of Agriculture Weekly crop reports, statistics, and press releases. Commodity Products Chicago Mercantile Exchange CME offers a variety of futures and options contracts on livestock, dairy and forest products. Crops Index page Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Information on crop related topics, resources, and services. Illinois Corn Illinois Corn Growers Association Information on industry updates, educational resources research and corn products. Livestock Index page Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Information on dairy, beef and swine production and distribution Michigan Wines Michigan Department of Agriculture Information on wine festivals, features and competitions, and upcoming events. Small Grains Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers A cooperative effort between industry associations and the University of Minnesota, the initiative is designed to provide information on markets, research, contacts and publications to Minnesota's wheat farmers. The Mitten of Plenty Michigan Department of Agriculture A map containing clickable images of the major agriculture products of Michigan with detailed information on each crop and commodity.
Databases Agricultural Research Research Projects U.S. Department of Agriculture Serves as the USDA documentation and reporting system for publicly supported agricultural, food and nutrition, and forestry research in the United States. AquaNIC Purdue University The Aquaculture Network Information Center is a gateway to the world's electronic resources on aquaculture. Economic Research Emphasis U.S. Department of Agriculture ERS research areas derive from strategic planning in USDA for its research, economics, and education mission. PLANTS database U.S. Department of Agriculture The Plants Database maintains and generates data reports in specialized areas, such as characteristics, culturally significant, invasive and noxious, and endangered.
Education College of Agricultural and Life Sciences University of Wisconsin at Madison College of Agricultural Sciences Penn State University College of Agriculture Southern Illinois University College of Agriculture Southern Illinois University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Michigan State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences Ohio State University Institute of International Agriculture Michigan State University Ontario Agricultural College University of Guelph Purdue Agriculture Purdue University School of Natural Resources & Environment (SNRE) University of Michigan
Finance Financing Options Rural Finance Authority, Minnesota Department of Agriculture The Minnesota Department of Agricultural offers a variety of loan and grant programs for purchasing farmland; state-of-the-art improvements in livestock production; various farm-related purposes; reorganize debt; buy stock in an agricultural processing facility. Market Commodities Chicago Board of Trade The daily commentaries provide a recap of each commodity's pit traded price activity, an analysis of the factors that influenced price activity, a recap of any reports released that day, and a look ahead at the next day's schedule. Small Business/Agriculture Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Information on funding programs and loans available to Wisconsin farmers.
Laws Bringing Animals into Michigan Michigan Department of Agriculture Information on the statutory and regulatory provisions for importing animals into Michigan. Division of Weights and Measures Ohio Department of Agriculture The division works with county and city weights and measures programs to test devices ranging from fuel meters and retail store scanners to vehicle and livestock scales for consistent measuring standards. Farm Bill 2002 U.S. Department of Agriculture A range of information on the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, which authorizes most agriculture programs for fiscal years 1996-2002. Food Establishment Licensing Guide Michigan Department of Agriculture Information on license requirements for those selling, processing or storing food commercially in Michigan. Food Labeling Guide Michigan Department of Agriculture A guide summarizing general labeling requirements for food products in Michigan. Grain Warehouse and Dealer Inspection Illinois Department of Agriculture Information on Illinois grain code and using EDI in grain dealer and warehouse inspections. Indiana Grain Buyers and Warehouse Licensing Agency United States Code, Title 7: Agriculture Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School
Pesticide Management Center for Integrated Pest Management National Science Foundation NSFCIPM was established in 1991 to serve a lead role in technology development, program implementation, training, and public awareness for IPM at the state, regional, and national level. Integrated Pest Management Training Program Michigan Department of Agriculture Training program for those involved in the application of pesticides in schools, public buildings, and health care facilities. USDA Regional Pest Management Centers Information System U.S. Department of Agriculture This site provides information about commodities, pests and pest management practices, people and issues in the U.S. Virtual Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory Purdue University Provides rapid and accurate identification of pests and problems associated with plants, as well as other types of vertebrate and invertebrate pests.
Publications AgLetter Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago AgLetter is a quarterly newsletter reporting on agricultural developments in the nation and the Seventh Federal Reserve District. AMS Market News U.S. Department of Agriculture These reports provide up-to-the-minute information on commodity prices, demand, movement, volume and quality. Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Network, U.S. Department of Agriculture "Exploring Sustainability in Agriculture" defines sustainable agriculture by providing snapshots of different producers who apply sustainable principles on their farms and ranches. Indiana OCA Publications Illinois Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture A collection of references from the OCA's Indiana Land Resources Council. MDA Publications Minnesota Department of Agriculture Listing of all online and downloadable publications by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture The MISA has several publications, including the Sustainable Agriculture newsletter and Whole Farm Planning. Products Catalogue Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Links to the Ministry's products, publications and newsletters.
Research Aquaculture and Seafood Safety University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute Overview of aquaculture with a focus on seafood safety in the Great Lakes region. Aquaculture Research Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program Program aims at developing innovative aquaculture strategies that complement the fishery management needs for human food production. Education and Research Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Information on risk assessment studies and research publications. Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research University of Illinois C-FAT aims at securing additional resources to adequately fund relevant and high-quality research and related outreach programs that lead to profitable, consumer-sensitive and environmentally sound food and agricultural systems in Illinois and the nation. Long-Term Ecological Research in Row-Crop Agriculture W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University The center's research is directed towards understanding ecological interactions underlying the productivity of both annual and perennial crops. Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center Ohio State University OARDC conducts research to benefit agriculture, Ohio's top industry, and to benefit food processing, value-added products, economics, nutrition, environmental quality and more. Research and Business Development National Corn Growers Association NCGA corn research programs are focused on three main areas to fully leverage available funding to create processes that expand the potential of corn usage and develop profit opportunities for U.S. corn growers.
State and Provincial Resources ILLINOIS Department Contact Information Illinois Department of Agriculture Information on how to contact the Department of Agriculture via phone, email or mail. INDIANA Indiana Agriculture Book (PDF) Indiana Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture An annual overview of Indiana's agricultural industry. MICHIGAN Agribusiness Michigan Department of Agriculture Designed for the agricultural industry, the site provides information on starting a business, training, exporting, complying with state law and regulation. MINNESOTA Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture The MISA has several publications, including the Sustainable Agriculture newsletter and Whole Farm Planning. ONTARIO Agriculture Issues Ontario Federation of Agriculture The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is currently working on over 100 issues that affect the agricultural community. Foodland Forum On-Line Ontario AgRadio Network Provides daily agri-business and market information produced specifically for Ontario's agricultural and rural communities. WISCONSIN Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems University of Wisconsin-Madison CIAS is a research center whose work includes agriculture production and marketing, specialty crops, regional food systems, and pesticide use and risk reduction. Small Business/Agriculture Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority Information on funding programs and loans available to Wisconsin farmers.
Statistics National Agricultural Statistics Service U.S. Department of Agriculture NASS conducts surveys and prepares reports covering virtually every facet of U.S. agriculture. State Fact Sheets Economic Research Service, USDA State fact sheets provide information on population, employment, income, farm characteristics, and farm financial indicators for each state in the United States. ILLINOIS Illinois Agricultural Statistics Illinois Department of Agriculture The Service prepares and issues official USDA estimates that include acres planted and harvested, yield per acre and production of the major crops, number of livestock on farms, livestock products, stocks of agricultural commodities, value and utilization of farm products, prices received and paid by farmers, and cost of producing crop and livestock commodities. MICHIGAN Michigan Agriculture Statistics Michigan Department of Agriculture Information and links to the Michigan Agriculture Statistics Service and the National Agriculture Statistics Service. MINNESOTA Minnesota Agricultural Statistics Minnesota Department of Agriculture NEW YORK Agricultural Statistics NY Department of Agriculture ONTARIO Crops Index page Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Information on crop related topics, resources, and services. Information & Resources Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Links to statistics, news, legislation and more. PENNSYLVANIA Statistics Homepage Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Provides an accurate, unbiased picture of Pennsylvania's agriculture.
Sustainable Agriculture Alternative Farming Systems Information Center U.S. Department of Agriculture provides access to sustainable agriculture information, new uses for traditional crops, crops grown as raw materials for industrial production and the USDA's Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program. Energy and Sustainable Agriculture Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture The program demonstrates and promotes alternative practices which are energy efficient, environmentally sound, profitable and which enhance the self-sufficiency of Minnesota farmers. Midwest Organic Alliance Encourages the reduction of environmentally-harmful agricultural chemicals used in food production in the midwest, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture The MISA has several publications, including the Sustainable Agriculture newsletter and Whole Farm Planning. Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education U.S. Department of Agriculture Since 1988, the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program has helped advance farming systems that are profitable, environmentally sound and good for communities through a nationwide research and education grants program.
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