Agro Commodities & Agricultural Produts

Product DescriptionThe ninth edition of this best-selling book examines the biological principles, scientific relationships, and management practices of livestock production. Blending the discussion of science, disciplines and industries, it effectively introduces readers to Animal Science using a breadth and depth that is unparalleled. Following a logical organization, it first discusses animal products, then basic biological principles (growth, genetics, reproduction, nutrition, health, etc.) and finally the feeding, breeding and management of primary livestock industries. It also gives readers insight into the societal issues surrounding the livestock industry and an overview of the careers and opportunities available within the field. Scientific Farm Animal Production…. Click here to Read More

Alpaca farm reflects growing enterprise in the county ADAMSTOWN — Alpacas in Frederick County agriculture have come a long way since Heinz and Sue Ann Wilms started breeding the woolly animals in 1996 Read more on The Frederick…. Click here to Read More

State ag committee votes down farm bill The New York State Senate’s Agriculture Committee voted down a hotly debated bill Tuesday, intended to provide farmworkers with labor rights similar to those that employees working in other industries are entitled to. Read more on The…. Click here to Read More

Holland’s largest remaining farm preserved for agricultural use HOLLAND — The Hunterdon Land Trust have joined with local cheesemakers to preserve a historic farmstead. Read more on…. Click here to Read More

BRIC farm ministers pledge to tackle world hunger Source: Reuters * Brazil, Russia, India, China farm ministers meet * Ministers agree to share information * BRIC countries have a third of world’s arable land * Bilateral food trade issues discussed By … Read more on…. Click here to Read More

Life on the farm gets the spotlight during first-ever 4-H Agriculture Day Get your overalls ready Sampson County, the first annual Community Agriculture Day will be held Saturday, March 13 and Sampson County 4-H officials, who are hosting the event, is expecting to make it a success. Read more on Sampson…. Click here to Read More

Department of Agriculture Takes Action in Vernon County to Protect Farmers and Grain Sellers The Missouri Department of Agriculture has suspended the grain dealer’s license of Prairie Pride, Inc., Deerfield, Mo., after discussions with the board of directors and management. This action prohibits them from engaging in any grain-related business transactions until further notice. Read more on Nevada Daily Mail Agriculture prices higher in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade CHICAGO – Agriculture futures were mostly higher Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Read more on Kitchener – Waterloo Record Cochise County Farm Bureau offering agriculture field-related scholarships Cochise County Farm Bureau is pleased to offer two $500 scholarships for students majoring in agriculture. Any high school senior or currently enrolled college undergraduate majoring in agriculture or a directly related field whose permanent residence lies in Cochise County may apply….. Click here to Read More

Plugs into a standard 15 amp electrical outlet and turns power on automatically according to outside air temperatureSaves money by using power only when temperatures require heatingTwo receptacles for use with more than one electrical deviceTurns on at 35°F, off at 45°FIdeal for home and farm applications such as pond de-icers, unheated rooms, pump houses, greenhouses, boats and RV’s Product DescriptionThe Thermo Cube is a unique, patented electrical device that plugs into a standard 15 amp electrical outlet and turns power on automatically according to outside air temperature, saving money by using power only when temperatures require heating or cooling. There are five models available with different temperature ranges to choose from. Each unit has two receptacles for use with more than one electrical device. Cold weather model TC-3 turns on at 35°F, off at 45°F and is ideal for home and farm applications such as pond de-icers, unheated rooms, pump houses, greenhouses, boats…. Click here to Read More