Primary Food Production
Curated resources for professionals involved in the cultivation, harvesting, and catch of raw food materials. These links emphasize actionable insights, regulatory awareness, technology, and management practices that support efficient, sustainable food production.
Crops & Agronomy
Agriculture.com
Broad production, marketing, and management coverage from Successful Farming. Useful for day-to-day decision support on row crops and livestock.
American Soybean Association
Policy and market advocacy for soybean producers. Use it to follow programs, trade issues, and checkoff-funded initiatives that affect soy margins.
Kiss the Ground – Regenerative Agriculture Resources
Practical guides, toolkits, and training on regenerative agriculture, soil health, and cover cropping for farmers and ranchers. Useful for planning field-scale transitions, improving soil function, and understanding market and certification pathways for regenerative products.
Crop Life
Retailer-focused coverage of crop inputs, distribution, and agronomy services. Useful for aligning farm practices with retailer offerings and trends.
Crop Watch
Extension-grade agronomy guidance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Strong on pest alerts, crop diagnostics, and management practices for the Corn Belt and Plains.
FarmFutures.com
Business, marketing, and risk-management content geared to larger row-crop operations. Useful for hedge strategies, budgeting, and capital planning.
Field to Market
Frameworks and tools for measuring field-level sustainability metrics. Helpful if customers or buyers ask for data on environmental performance and continuous improvement.
GrowingProduce.com
Production-focused content for fruit, vegetable, and citrus operations, including pest management, variety choices, and business management.
Progressive Farmer
Integrated news, weather, and market analysis with a strong production angle. Useful for day-to-day operational decisions and season planning.
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Resources
Farmer-driven, research-based resources on sustainable cropping and livestock systems, including practical guides, case studies, and tools you can apply directly on your operation.
Livestock & Animal Agriculture
American Angus Association
Breed association resources on genetics, EPDs, and marketing programs. Useful for improving herd performance and value if you use Angus genetics.
Animal Agriculture Alliance
Communications, animal welfare messaging, and public-facing information. Helpful for understanding consumer concerns and how to explain your practices.
Beef Magazine
Business and production content for cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot operations. Good for herd management, grazing, and risk management ideas in the beef sector.
MeatingPlace.com
Business and safety coverage for North American meat processors. Useful if you supply packers or want insight into processor expectations and constraints.
National Hog Farmer
Production, health, and management information specifically for professional pork producers, with an emphasis on efficiency and herd health.
National Pork Board
Checkoff-funded research, consumer insights, and on-farm best practices. Good for animal care, food safety, and marketing resources in pork production.
North American Meat Institute
Represents major meat and poultry processors. Useful for understanding industry-level positions on food safety, labeling, and regulatory matters.
PoultryEgg.org
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association site with technical resources, events, and education for poultry and egg producers and processors.
Fisheries & Aquaculture
AquaFeed.com
Industry news and technical content on aquaculture feeds. Useful for optimizing feed strategies and understanding input supply dynamics.
Aquaculture North America
Production, technology, and policy coverage for North American fish and shellfish farms. Good for benchmarking practices and investments in aquaculture operations.
FishWatch – U.S. Seafood Facts
NOAA resource with data on harvested and farmed U.S. seafood. Useful for understanding stock status, sustainability messaging, and species-level details for marketing.
NOAA Fisheries
U.S. federal authority on fisheries management and marine stewardship, including a detailed
sustainable seafood
section. Essential for regulatory updates if you produce or handle seafood.
The IUU Fishing Risk Index
Tool ranking countries on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing risk. Helpful context if your business touches imported seafood or global supply chains.
WHOI Aquaculture Page
Science-focused overview of aquaculture from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Useful background when evaluating new production systems and environmental claims.
Equipment, Technology & Precision Ag
Agritechnica
Major global show for ag machinery and technology. Useful for scouting next-generation equipment and automation concepts before they hit your local market.
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
Standards and technical innovation around machinery, precision ag, and environmental systems. Useful for understanding where engineering trends are headed in production agriculture.
Farm Equipment Magazine
Dealer and distribution-side perspective on machinery. Good context for timing purchases, understanding inventory trends, and dealer business models.
Farm Industry News
Focus on new farm products, technology, and power equipment. Good for comparing options and seeing field-tested reviews before investing in upgrades.
GPS.gov Agriculture Applications
Official overview of GPS use in agriculture. Useful when evaluating guidance systems, variable-rate applications, and connectivity requirements on your operation.
MachineryPete.com
Auction and private-sale pricing data on used equipment. Useful for benchmarking trade-in values, auction expectations, and timing asset replacement.
Precision AG
Coverage of precision technologies, data platforms, and digital tools. Good for evaluating ROI on variable-rate, sensors, and decision-support systems.
TractorHouse.com
Broad used-equipment marketplace across brands. Useful for comparing prices, inventory, and specs across dealers and regions.
Data, Research & Policy
Amber Waves (USDA ERS)
USDA ERS analysis on farm economics, markets, and policy trends. Useful for understanding macro forces behind price moves and program changes.
CropLife America
Industry group for crop protection and plant science. Helpful for understanding the regulatory pipeline for pesticides and new technologies.
Farmers.gov (USDA)
Central USDA hub for program information, loan options, disaster assistance, conservation incentives, and key deadlines across all types of farm and ranch operations.
National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
Official statistics on acreage, yields, stocks, and livestock. Core reference for planning, budgeting, and benchmarking against regional performance.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Advocacy coalition focused on U.S. federal food and farm policy, with regular analysis and updates on programs that affect sustainable and regenerative producers.
NRCS Conservation Programs
Portal to NRCS working-lands conservation programs (e.g., EQIP, CSP) that offer technical and financial assistance to integrate soil, water, and habitat conservation into your operation.
Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Growth – What, Why and How (USDA)
USDA Office of the Chief Economist explainer on sustainable productivity growth, framing how to balance yield, environmental impact, and long-term viability at sector and farm level.
USDA Climate Hubs
Region-specific tools, assessments, and technical information to help producers manage climate and weather risks, from drought and heat to pests and extreme events across crops, livestock, and forestry.
USDA Risk Management Agency – Crop Policies
Policy details and pilot programs for crop insurance. Essential for structuring coverage, understanding options, and aligning risk management with your rotation.
General News & Media
AgWeb.com
Daily ag news, weather, and markets from Farm Journal. A good “morning scan” source for overall production and policy headlines.
American Farm Bureau Federation
Broad policy, legal, and risk-management information for producers. Useful for tracking national debates that shape costs, labor, and land use.
NYT Agriculture & Farming Page
Mainstream coverage of agriculture and food systems. Useful for understanding how consumers, investors, and policymakers are viewing the sector.
USDA YouTube Channel
Video explanations of USDA programs, conservation initiatives, and farmer case studies. Useful for quickly grasping programs and seeing examples of practices in use.