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| Farm_Industry_News Provides information on new products, technology and input management for high-income, midwestern farm operations. |
| FarmerFirst_from_Southern_States_Cooperative Ag site which promotes the Southern States brand of ag products. It covers information about animals, crops, lawn & garden, and pets. |
| Farming_Show Daily audio news and features from a New Zealand perspective. |
| Farming_Views Community site and news, for those associated with the agricultural and rural industries. U.K. |
| FarmOnline Entry point for the online version of a group of Rural Press publications - Australian Farm Journal, Farm Weekly, North Queensland Register, Queensland Country Life, Stock & Land, Stock Journal, a |
| Farmpage_com_-_Ag_Resource Free agriculture service where crop farmers and animal ranchers can obtain news, commodities and research information for everyday use on the farm. |
| FarmSource Agricultural news and information portal, provided as a free service offered by Monsanto Company. (Requires registration) |
| Feed_&_Grain_-_Tradepub_com This publication provides articles on national and international feed and grain industry trends, profiles on successful operators, merchandising tips and updates on regulations. |
| The_Fruit_Growers_News Fruit industry news, a buyer's guide, and horticulture industry links. |
| Grain_Markets Price information for local grain markets in Minnesota. |
| @griculture_Online Created by the editors of Successful Farming magazine, this site features agricultural news, discussions, and other related information. |
| High_Oil_Corn_Production_&_Marketing_Guide Provides a comprehensive source of knowledge on the production, nutritional value, utilization, and marketing of high oil corn. |
| Indian_Agriculture_Resource_Center News, market update, technology and, agricultural services. |
| International_Flower_Bulb_Centre A resource for information on flower bulbs, gardening trends, professional cut and pot bulb flower production, cut and potted bulb flowers, and the Dutch flower bulb industry. |
| The_Jacobsen Market analysis and pricing tables for tallow, yellow grease, animal fats and proteins, cattle hides, skins and leather, grain and marine by-products, and vegetable oils. |
| Lake_County_Winegrape_Commission Providing you with information about our grape growers, the wineries of Lake County, special links to local businesses and special events in the area. |
| LenJohnson_com Dedicated to agriculture and the local rural community with a focus on crop production. |
| New_Zealand_Dairy_Exporter Industry journal on all dairy farming matters. |
| New_Zealand_Trades_Directory Has listings and links to NZ Associations, construction companies, contractors, tradesmen and suppliers that work in the agricultural and rural sectors throughout New Zealand. |
| Nurseryman_Com An open directory of wholesale nursery, greenhouse, grower, and landscaper sites, fully searchable, with free advertising and other services. |
| Oil_World Synopsis of international oilseed industry market news. Access is provided to some relevant statistics and prices. |
| Online_Farmer Agricultural links, national weather and links to equipment manufacturers and dealers. |
| Practical_Farm_Ideas Contents and index for this magazine. Includes workshop projects, ideas, financial advice, money saving innovations to help agricultural businesses. |
| The_Prairie_Star Online version of the Montana farm magazine. It includes advertising, local news, recipes, an event calendar and links to other Montana farm news and other Lee Agri-Media publications. |
| Progressive_Farmer News and information about agriculture and rural living. Updates each weekday, in-depth features, weather, and reviews of the best related sites on the Internet. |
| ProMarket_Wire The daily ProMarket Wire highlights risk management strategies, tips and cash market comments for grain, special crops, cattle and hogs. |
| QuickFarm Commodities futures listings, US weather, and links to agricultural sites. |
| Recycling_and_Composting_Online Current news and market analysis in the paper recycling and composting industries. |
| Small_Farm_Today_Magazine How-to Magazine of alternative and traditional Crops, livestock, and direct marketing. |
| Southeast_Farm_Press Targets issues and interests related to the farmers of cotton, peanuts, tobacco, corn, soybean, vegetables and fruit/nut operations in the Southeast |
| STAT_AgNews Market news, analysis, prices, and statistics for growers and traders of peas, beans, lentils, chickpeas, birdseed ingredients and other agricultural commodities. |
| Strategie_Grains The reference publication for cereal market analysis in Europe including cereal output estimates, analysis of industry requirements, and supply and demand balances for each E.U. country. |
| Sugar_Online Sugar prices, sugar news, market and technical information for the industry professional. |
| Toolshed_Ag_Information_Network Agriculture prices and news targeting the Red River valley region of the United States. |
| Topix_net__Agriculture News about agriculture, collected from various sources on the web. |
| United_Agri-Business_League News, tips, industry sources, and links for Agri-Business growers, shippers, brokers, co-ops, and processors. |
| US_Farm_Network Agricultural news, press releases, articles and links. |
| US_Farm_News Agriculture news and markets online updates for farmers and ranchers raising cattle, hogs, sheep, and growing corn, wheat and soybeans. |
| USDAReports_com USDA market reports. |
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Welcome to the Council for Biotechnology Information
The Council for Biotechnology Information communicates science-based information about the benefits and safety of agricultural biotechnology and its contributions to sustainable development. Its members are the leading agricultural biotechnology companies.
Plant biotechnology is already helping the world grow more and better food. It is also producing greater yields of crops used to produce biofuels to help meet our energy needs. In addition, the development of drought-tolerant crops are helping farmers cope with drought and water shortages, in order to better preserve and manage our water resources. This new technology holds even more promise for a sustainable future in each of these areas.
Experts Confident Drought-Tolerant Crops Will be Available to Farmers in the Next Decade
Experts predict that the current consumption rate of water for agriculture is not sustainable and that by 2025 two out of three people will live in drought or water-stressed conditions.1 In addition, erratic weather patterns and the possibility of warmer temperatures from climate change will increase the threat of crop failures and food shortages.
Fortunately, research in agricultural biotechnology holds the promise of high yield crops that will be able to withstand environmental stresses.
Speaking at the BIO International Convention in San Diego on a panel hosted by the Council for Biotechnology Information (CBI), Dr. Chris Zinselmeier, Program Leader for Water Optimization Technologies for Syngenta, stated, "We are seeing very positive results in experimental lines of plants under drought conditions and can be optimistic about bringing these plants to market in the next decade."
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