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The agriculture industry spans the range of single-family farms and co-ops to giant corporate operations.

The business of farming is not just about planting seeds and watching them grow. Pest control, climate and weather conditions, irrigation, fertilizers and the latest news on hybrids are just some of the areas of which anyone involved with agriculture today needs be aware.

Today, that only scratches the surface - as advances in modern agriculture call for computer and technical skills that are as much a part of farming as the gas-driven plow was to early 20th century farmers. Futures and crop forecasts are also a big part of agriculture, especially for investors who like to keep a close eye on the industry in the hope of reaping big profits.

Just up ahead, dig deeper into the topic of agriculture as a business, investment, or a career choice at top industry resources around the Web

More about agriculture around the Web:

WWW Virtual Library: Agriculture - An all-encompassing, database for international agricultural information searchable by world region, type of site or subject matter.

USDA Agricultural Research Service - Get the latest news, read archived feature articles, or search the U.S. Department of Agriculture's database of research projects, and get job listings and learn more about careers in agricultural research.

AgriBiz - Papers, research materials, market and analysis information, news, and articles on the current state of the business and the factors shaping future trends.

Agriculture Network Information Center - Select industry resources and information from over 15 classifications put together in a searchable database to make getting what you need to know easier.

@griculture Online - Breaking news and feature articles on the U.S. agricultural industry, product reviews, online shop, active discussion boards and related resources.

Agriculture World - Cattle Industry - Directory of major U.S. farms and suppliers with additional links to state and regional associations, councils, state fairs and related resources.

Agriculture Industry News - The online source for breaking industry news, from Topix.com.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing - An industry overview from the U.S. Department of Labor with facts & information on employment opportunities, job descriptions and industry oulook.

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