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Livestock and Forage LinksAgricultural Organizations and Associations • Government • Market Reports • Miscellaneous • University Sites • Youth Agricultural Education Agricultural Organizations and Associations American Farm Bureau - The Farm Bureau works on behalf of farm and rural people. It monitors government activity, promotes new laws and regulations, initiates and supports community activities, provides economic services and encourages fellowship within communities. American Feed Industry Association - News, information, programs and publications related to feed manufacturing. American Forage and Grassland Council - The AFGC is dedicated to stewardship of land and forage resources. AFGC promotes the use of forages as economically and environmental sound agriculture through education, communication and professional development of producers, scientists, educators and commercial representatives and with policy makers and consumers in North America. American Rabbit Breeders Association - The ARBA is an organization dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. Arkansas Cattlemen's Association - Provides the latest information about the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association and the Arkansas cattle industry. Arkansas Farm Bureau - The Farm Bureau works on behalf of farm and rural people in Arkansas. It monitors government activity, promotes new laws and regulations, initiates and supports community activities, provides economic services and encourages fellowship within communities. Arkansas Pork Producers Association - Provides the latest information about the Arkansas Pork Producers Association and the Arkansas swine industry. Arkansas State Fairgrounds - News, information and programs related to the Arkansas State Fair and the State Fairgrounds. National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Provides the latest information as it relates to beef production, research, food safety, nutrition, policy and business climate and other related news. National Pork Board - Provides the latest information as it relates to swine production, research, food safety, nutrition, policy and business climate and other related news. National Pork Producers Council - NPPC is involved in national advertising and promotion for pork and is the single unified voice for America's pork producers on a wide range of industry and public policy issues. Agricultural Research Service News & Information, U.S.D.A. - This is the public-information arm of the Agricultural Research Service. ARS is the chief agency of scientific research in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) U.S. State and Territory Animal Import Regulations - This web site contains the latest regulations on interstate movement of animals. U.S.D.A.-APHIS, presents the files but the regulations are written and maintained by each state. This web site also contains interstate movement for dogs and cats. Arkansas Agricultural Statistics Service - Arkansas Agricultural Statistics Service is one of the 45 state offices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Through a cooperative agreement with the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas Agricultural Statistics is the "official" source for timely, unbiased and accurate statistical information on Arkansas' diverse agricultural industry. Arkansas State Fact Sheets, U.S.D.A./E.R.S. - Statistical summary for Arkansas includes population, income and employment; farm characteristics; farm financial indicators; and top commodities, exports and counties. Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), FAS/U.S.D.A. - The purpose of this page is to provide sources of information on the effects on trade of the current B.S.E. crisis in the European Union. Provided are links to main B.S.E. pages for various government and organization sites, as well as links to related documents such as special reports, regulations, and announcements. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Center for Disease Control (CDC) - The CDC is the clearinghouse for human disease and control. Information on diseases such as anthrax, smallpox plus many other communicable diseases is also listed. Biological and chemical agents and threats information is also located on this web site. FirstGov - FirstGov is the U.S. government's official web portal. On FirstGov, you can search more than 51 million web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. FirstGov has the most comprehensive search of government anywhere on the Internet. Food and Drug Administration - FDA monitors food borne illness, nutrition and any safety alerts as it relates to human health. They also regulate animal feeds and health products. This web site also provides the latest information on bioterrorism, BSE, antibiotic resistance, etc. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) Consumer Publications - A public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture that protects consumers by ensuring that meat and poultry products are safe, wholesome and accurately labeled. Foot and Mouth Disease, U.S.D.A. - This U.S.D.A. web page contains background information, fact sheets, travel information and other information, data, and web links on the Foot and Mouth disease. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) - Each year, the U.S.D.A. National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) conduct hundreds of surveys and prepare reports covering virtually every facet of U.S. agriculture -- production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, farm labor and wages, farm aspects of the industry. State of Arkansas - The official website for the state of Arkansas. Provides information regarding government services, community and civic information, etc. U.S.D.A. Cooperative State, Research, Education and Extension Service - The CSREES provides leadership and administration to identify, develop and manage programs to support university-based and other institutional research, education and extension. U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A.)- The U.S.D.A. strives to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture. Arkansas Livestock and Grain Market News - U.S.D.A.'s Agricultural Marketing Service and University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service provide news and data on Arkansas auctions, livestock futures, national livestock information, grain, grain futures, national grain information, hay, feedstuffs and other commodity information. Livestock Marketing Information Center, U.S.D.A. - The Livestock Marketing Information Center (LMIC) provides economic analysis and projections about issues and conditions concerning the livestock industry. U.S.D.A. Dairy Marketing Service - Dairy Market News covers the supply, demand and price situation every week on a regional, national and international basis for milk, butter, cheese and dry and fluid products. Beef Stocker U.S.A. - This web site has the latest information related to the production of stocker cattle. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station - The Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station is the statewide research component of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. Its mission is to generate, interpret and communicate information and technology for use by individuals, families, communities and businesses. The Experiment Station is the primary research support agency for Arkansas farmers, food processors and related industries. Batesville Station, UA Livestock & Forestry Branch - The Livestock and Forestry Research Center is one of nine field stations of the University of Arkansas Agriculture Experiment Station. The center is located in Independence County west of Batesville. The center’s mission is to support the research programs of project leaders within the Experiment Station who conduct studies in cattle production, forage crops, and forestry. Dale Bumpers College of Agriculture, Food, and Life Sciences; University of Arkansas - Explore educational opportunities at The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, which is part of the University of Arkansas. The college provides science-based programs of study leading to degrees in a variety of fields. The Food Safety Consortium - Food safety information on beef, pork and poultry from the farm to the consumer's table. Livestock Virtual Library (Oklahoma State University) - This is a gateway to a collection of hundreds of links to livestock and livestock-related web sites. Oklahoma State Breeds of Livestock - The Breeds of Livestock resource web site is presented by the Department of Animal Science at Oklahoma State University. The site is intended as an educational and informational resource on breeds of livestock throughout the world. University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture - The mission of the Division is education and research. The Division is dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansans by generating knowledge through research and putting that knowledge to use through education. University of Arkansas Department of Animal Science - The Department of Animal Science offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Animal Science. Course options include the following: animal breeding; beef, swine, horse, sheep or milk production; feeds and feeding; diseases of farm animals; reproductive physiology; and livestock judging and selection. Ag Day - The Agriculture Council of America (ACA), a not-for-profit organization, conducts programs to increase the public's awareness of agriculture's vital role in modern society. Agriculture in the Classroom (U.S.D.A.) - Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. The program is carried out in each state, according to state needs and interests, by individuals representing farm organizations, agribusiness, education and government. American Farm Bureau Foundation - Educating About Agriculture - This site is a clearinghouse for ideas, resources, links and more. Information available on educational activities, resource materials, ag careers, etc. Teach Free - Nutrition Information for Youth Educators - This site is specifically for educators teaching preschool through senior high school that need high-quality supplemental materials. Many of the teaching kits are available free to qualified educators. U.S.D.A. for Kids - U.S.D.A. for Kids is a collection of links to government web sites that are especially geared towards children. Children can find interesting facts and history about agriculture, food safety, conservation, science, etc. |
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