AGRICULTURE

The "Blues" were born in the farm fields of the Deep South and today that music keeps history alive for those who make their living in the rural farmland of Mississippi. Travel south to meet some of the people for whom the "Blues" are an important link to agriculture past and present.

In trading on Wednesday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 4.4%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Origin Agritech Limited (SEED), off about 8.4% and shares of LE Gaga Holdings Limited (GAGA) down about 6.9% on the day.

In trading on Friday, agriculture & farm products shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Tianli Agritech (OINK), down about 8% and shares of Cresud (CRESY) down about 0.8% on the day.

The first thing one notices about Anna Lappe, author of the new book, Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork and What You Can Do about It, she knows how to focus abstract, interrelated concepts, such as industrial agriculture, and food system, into concrete terms as they relate to climate change concerns.

China Green Agriculture (NYSE:CGA) reported Q1 EPS of $0.30, in line with consensus estimates. Revenues rose 249.6% year-over-year to $39.5 million, ahead of consensus estimates of $38.4 million.The company sees Q2 EPS of $0.29, in line with consensus estimates, on revenues of $33.1 to $33.3 million, vs. consensus estimates of $33.06 million. For the full-year, China Green Agriculture sees EPS of $1.35 to $1.37 per share, vs. consensus estimates of $1.36 per share, on revenues of $150.5 to $152.8 million, vs. consensus estimates of $152.42 million.China Green Agriculture, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes humic acid organic liquid compound fertilizer. The Company markets its products to wholesalers and retailers of agricultural farm products.

The use of land in China for agriculture purposes has grown in the last decades causing vegetation transformations.

Join California's primary schoolers on an ag-venture day in which they are taught about farming and agriculture.

Join Franklin Elementary pupils as they discover agriculture and where vegetables come from in Elk Grove's vegetable garden.

In Chapter 14 of 15, "The Art of Eating In" author and food blogger Cathy Erway shares benefits of joining a Community Supported Agriculture group. Not only are there clear health benefits of eating fresh, locally produced meats and produce, but also the CSA experience provides an opportunity to meet like minded food folks from the neighborhood and local farms. Erway learns more about farming and decides to make growing a garden in 2010 a top priority.

Travel with Bennett-Watt and learn about the soy bean agriculture in Iowa.

Community Supported Agriculture Programs Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:49:00 EST

Agriculture pilots are doing well despite a tough economy Fri, 12 Jun 2009 20:46:00 EST

New Agriculture Program Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:51:00 EST

For more sustainable living videos, stories and information, visit http://cookingupastory.comFred Kirschenmann, a long-time leader in the sustainable agriculture movement, Distinguished Fellow at the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, and a third-generation farmer (

Department of Agriculture officials visit Loo's Cuddly Critters Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:14:00 EST EST

Amy Spithorst teaches high school students agriculture with hands on experience at the agricultural school within Florin school in California.

Melanie Kim explains how invasive weeds threaten California's water supply, agriculture and even animals.

Grindelwald is in the heart of an area rich with agriculture, producing Switzerland's fine dairy products like cheese and chocolate.

Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew contains Spinosad (spin-OH-sid), a naturally occuring soil dwelling bacterium that was collected on a Caribbean island from an abandoned rum distillery in 1982. This unique bacterium was defined as a new species when it was discovered, and it has never been found in nature anywhere else in the world. Since being discovered, Spinosad has become a leading pesticide used by agriculture world wide in the production of organic produce. Captain Ja...

As Chinese President Hu Jintao prepares to visit Senegal, Mali, Tanzania and Mauritius, Chinese firms are lining up to invest in African agriculture. Analysts say Hu will try to show China's interest in the continent isn't limited to resource-rich countries. But a Chinese businessman who has over 20 years' experience in African agriculture says governments like Senegal must also try to limit the risks for investors. Joanna Partridge reports

A simple idea led two women into a thriving new farming enterprise. Build backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables lasting throughout most of the year. Recipes from this episode: Kale Philo Bake and Crookneck Squash an

We visit a remarkable small farm, practicing sustainable agriculture.

Washington State University unveils their new organic agriculture program. UPS teaches us that two left don't make right, but two rights make a green?? And cucumbers, they're not just for breakfast anymore!

Host Zoë Simpson shares why to eat organic food and where to buy it if you are on a budget. Topics include: community supported agriculture, farmer's markets, home delivery and buying it at health food stores. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Based on Chapter 3 from The Beginners Guide to Natural Living by Larry Cook, host Zoe Simpson explains why participating in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an affordable way to buy organically grown food. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Based on Chapter 3 from The Beginners Guide to Natural Living by Larry Cook, host Zoe Simpson explains why participating in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is an affordable way to buy organically grown food. Distributed by Tubemogul.

Deputy Managing Editor Mark Sfiligoj talks about what will finally pop inflated oil, metal and agriculture prices.

Organic food is gaining a foothold in Egypt, contradicting the notion that sustainable agriculture is only for rich countries. Already well-established in the export market, organic food is now also selling well in local markets.