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This page will lead you to other sites that will give you access to
ordering ag publications and ag software
from commercial sources or academic institutions,
as well as link you to other ag sites of interest to the industry.

Publication/Order Sites


Amazon.com
Search for books/magazines related to swine

Buckeye Publications, OSU

Catalogs: NPB; OSU Extension

EEOhio, Center for Environmental Education in Ohio

George Morris Centre, Canada's Independent Agri-Food "Think Tank"
Mission: To provoke informed dialogue on policies and issues, and to foster excellence in the Agri-food sector.

MWPS, Midwest Plan Service

Nebraska NebGuides
Papers on swine management, marketing, breeding & reproduction, and business management

Northeast Regional Agricultual Engineering Service (NRAES)
Focused on delivering engineering-related educational materials and training opportunities in support of Extension


Ohioline
, OSU Link to Information, News & Education

Proceedings and Swine Health Publications, Animal Agriculture

PigCHAMP
Click on PRODUCTS then NEW SOLUTIONS to find new ways to enhance your business training needs.

Porknet Resources
, University of Illinois

Publications-Nebraska ; NPB ; Purdue ; Oklahoma

SAN, Sustainable Ag Network Publications

Swine Care Handbook, National Pork Board

Swine Genetics Handbook, National Swine Improvement Federation

Swine Management, Universityof Missouri

University of Illinois, Dr. Mike Ellis' Lab

USDA ARS

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Magazines/Newsletters/Press Releases


AgriBiz & Associates, Newsletters & articles on current industry issues

Agriculture & Natural Resources News Forum, USDA CSREES

Agricultural Outlook, USDA ERS
Main source of USDA's farm and food price forecasts for all major ag areas, including long-term analyses of such issues as U.S. agricultural policy, trade forecasts and export-market development, food safety, the environment, and farm financial institutions.

Agricultural Research Magazine
Science magazine published monthly by the USDA ARS

@griculture Online, Free e-mail newsletters include:

@griculture Online EXPRESS, The EXPRESS summarizes the week's top stories in agriculture, including weather, news, and markets highlights.

@griculture Buyer's Guide Update, Shopping online or product research.

Women in @g Sampler, Aims to support women in their roles as producers, business and financial managers, and caregivers.

American Cooperation Yearbook, NCFC
Provides analysis of issues affecting farmer cooperative members, directors, and CEOs.

American Outlook
Quarterly publication going beyond the headlines to discover unique perspectives on the ideas, events, technologies, and people shaping today's
world.

Animal Agriculture Newsletter, Animal Agriculture (Fall 2001 to Winter 2003)

Animal Manure Management Monthly Newsletter, CSREES Heartland Regional Water Quality Coordination Initiative (Iowa State, Kansas State, University of Nebraska)

Breeder's World Online Livestock Directory

Buckeye Meat Goat Newsletter, OSU Extension/Southern Ohio Meat Goat Task Force (February 2003)

Capital Update, National Pork Producers Council
Centred on Swine Newsletter, Prairie Swine Research Centre

C.O.R.N. Newsletter (Crop Observation & Recommendation Network), OSU Extension Agronomy Team
Timely, useful tips on insect and disease management, crop production, pesticide/herbicide recommendations, research results and program/workshop information.

Farm*A*Syst Environmental Management Programs Newsletters, University of Wisconsin Extension

Farm Management Update Quarterly Newsletter, Ohio State University Extension

Farm Journal Magazine

Federal Register
Issued by the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), and published on the Web by Community of Science. Lists U.S. federal agency announcements and information, such as presidential documents, agency meetings, grant opportunities, and proposed federal regulations.

Grain Supply/Demand Newsletter, Dr. Matt Roberts, OSU Agricultural, Environmental & Development Economics

Healthy Animals, USDA ARS
Quarterly online compilation of animal health-related research news

Hotline Newsletters, Ohio Pork Producers Council

Iowa Farmer Today Magazine

Journal of Extension
Official refereed journal of the U.S. Cooperative Extension System. Serves as a forum for emerging and contemporary issues affecting Extension education.

Livestock Outlook Newsletter, Dr. Brian Roe, OSU Agricultural, Environmental & Development Economics

Market Cultivator, Ohio Department of Agriculture
Keeping Ohio food and agribusiness companies informed of the Division of Markets' programs and services

NASDA News, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

National Hog Farmer

National Institute for Animal Health Archives - News Releases, Swine Health & Epidemiology Report, Animal Agriculture Quarterly, Animal Health Emergency Management Issues, Proceedings

Ohio Pork Promoter, Ohio Pork Producers Council

Ontario Pork News & Views

Ontario Pork Newsletter 1999-2003

Pork Magazine

Pork Leader, National Pork Board

Porkline Newsletter, Ohio Pork Producers Council

Successful Farming Magazine

Swine Health and Epidemiology Report, Spring 2002 Animal Agriculture
Quarterly newsletter provides a communication link between producers, practitioners, researchers, academicians, government veterinarians and regulatory personnel

Swine Health Report, Animal Agriculture (Spring 2000 to Winter 2002)

Swine News
North Carolina State Cooperative Extension Service monthly newsletter

The Market Cultivator, Ohio Proud

Wildland Waters, USDA Forest Service
New quarterly publication highlighting news, views, and current technological and public policy information on local, national, and international water issues

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Ag Software


Ag Software Directory - Swine Health Records & Production Management
Ag Software Resources - Ohio State University
 

Center for Farm Financial Management
Farm Management Education and Software for Today and Tomorrow

PigCHAMP, PigCHAMP Knowledge Farm, Ames, Iowa

Porcitech: Swine Record Keeping
A computer application for the technical administration of pig farms. A free version is at your disposition upon request.

Vision by PigCHAMP
Internet based swine record keeping program that can be used to make records and information easier to obtain for your operation

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Links to Other Ag Sites


Ag Answers
Provides ag problem-solving advice, strategies and reminders to help Indiana and Ohio farmers better manage their crops, livestock and marketplace transactions. Research-based, objective information updated twice a week by Extension specialists in Ohio and Indiana.

Ag Resource Marketing Center
The Iowa State University Center for Ag/Rural Development and the ISU Value Added Ag Extension, Kansas State University Ag Economics, Oklahoma State University Food & Ag Products Center, & the University of California Ag Issues Center have teamed up to support a new website to serve as a source for value added agriculture information.

Agri-Business Educational Foundation, ABEF
Provides today's agri-business students the tools needed to succeed tomorrow, including industry knowledge, leadership skills, networking abilities, public speaking experience and critical analysis skills.

Agricultural Test Labs

Agricultural Resource Marketing Center, AgMRC
Source for value added agriculture information by partners: Iowa State University Center for Ag/Rural Development and the ISU Value Added Ag Extension, Kansas State University Ag Economics, Oklahoma State University Food & Ag Products Center, & University of California Ag Issues Center

Agriculture Network Information Center
AgNIC is a guide to quality ag information as selected by the National Agricultural Library, Land-Grant Universities, and other institutions.

Agri-Surf
Ag index connecting to 20,000+ sites

Business Search Engine
Multiple links to swine resource websites dealing with nutrition, genetics, breeders, related associations

eNASCO Online Catalogs for farm & ranch

Extensión en Español, CSREES & State Extension Services cooperating

Farm Foundation, Oak Brook, IL
Goal is to provide a clearinghouse for balanced and reliable information on the critical issues facing agriculture and rural America; includes publications, project summaries, publications, upcoming events, guidelines for program funding, conference annuncements

Farmer's Guide to the Internet
Offers a market-oriented solution that can be immediately applied by interested individuals.

FirstGov for Science
A gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. government agencies, including research and development results.

Genetic Improvement Services
Other places around the globe to learn about pork production.

Genex Swine Group, Inc., Canada
Formerly National Pig Development Company

George Morris Centre, Canada's Independent Agri-Food "Think Tank"
Mission: To provoke informed dialogue on policies and issues, and to foster excellence in the Agri-food sector.

IFAP (International Federation of Agricultural Producers)
IFAP was established in 1946 to secure the fullest cooperation between organizations of agricultural producers in meeting the optimum nutritional and consumptive requirements of the peoples of the world. It works to improve the economic and social status of all who live by and on the land.

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University

MeatingPlace
Daily news in the meat and poultry industries published by Marketing & Technology Group; access to Meat Marketing Technology & Poultry magazines

Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC), UK
Works with British meat and livestock industry (including cattle, sheep and pigs) to improve its efficiency and competitive position.

National Institute for Animal Agriculture,
The mission of NIAA is to be the forum for building consensus and advancing solutions for animal agriculture and to provide continuing education and communication linkages to animal agriculture professionals. Successor to the Livestock Conservation Institute (LCI)

Ohio Pork Producers Council

Ohio State University Saddle & Sirloin Club

One Globe Marketing's Ag & Food Industry Resource Page
Links to many different websites dealing with various aspects of the swine industry

Pork Producers Online Resource, Vance Publishing Company (MySwine.com)

PorkNet
Source of business and technical information for the worldwide pork industry.

Prairie Links
Canada's links to other swine resource web sites.

Showpig.com
Breeder sites, news, calendar of events.

Site-Specific Management Center (formerly Precison Farming)
Site-specific management methods that are profitable and practical for agricultural producers and those who supply inputs or process products.

StratSoy - Strategic Tools and Resources for the Soybean Industry
Meeting the need for soybean association offices and organizations to monitor, sort, assimilate, and analyze vast amounts of information related to soybean production, markets, and utilization in a more efficient and organized manner.

Swine Industry Online Yellow Pages, Iowa Pork Producers Council site
Search for industry suppliers by keyword on the Iowa Pork Congress site

Swine.net
Links to swine information on hog markets, farm weather, supply of feeder pigs, or show pigs. Also access to a directory of companies serving various aspects of pork production

Swine: Pork, Pigs, and Hog Farming, About Agriculture.com
Links to various other sites

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