Agriculture & Horticulture

The in-house research arm of the USDA--provides information about current research projects.

Dedicated to promoting people's appreciation and understanding of the irreplaceable value of plants.

Research and resources on greenhouse/hydroponic plant production from the University of Arizona.

Information on Health and Safety, Environmental Effects, Regulating Pesticides, and more.

The Colorado State University Guide to Poisonous Plants database lists trees, shrubs and perennials that can be harmful to animals.

Hortivar is FAO´s database on the performances of horticultural cultivars over the world. Hortivar is also a platform for exchange of know-how among scientists and a tool to safeguard, retrieve and exchange information related to horticulture.

Access NAL publications and newsletters as well as a variety of agricultural databases

Lots of resources including several searchable libraries and a gardener's dictionary.

Brief info about biological management (NSF Center for Integrated Pest Management and the Consortium for International Crop Protection)

One-stop location for current toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides.

PlantFacts has merged several digital collections developed at Ohio State University to become an international knowledge bank and multimedia learning center.

Detailed info on how past generations gardened and viewed their landscapes.

An excellent resource for current information from the government Department committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers--be sure to visit the "Newsroom."

A wealth of resources, tips, and research on horticulture and plant science. You'll also find podcasts and news items.

This resource from the USDA provides composition data on foods available in the United States.

Alternative disease, pest, and weed control.

A wealth of information and tools provided by the USDA.

WAIC provides electronic access to information on water and agriculture. The center collects, organizes, and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy issues related to water and agriculture.

A large and easy-to-use site that allows you to enter characteristics of a weed and retrieve its identification, or select a weed by name and retrieve its characteristics.