The results of a study of the indexing provided by the "Bibliography of Agriculture" and 15 related secondary services are described. The data elements used with printed citations and the indexing features of each service are described and compared. A methodology was developed to compare the terms provided by the Bibliography and each…

The purpose of the survey was: (1) to evaluate existing agricultural information services and (2) to propose possible frameworks for an improved world-wide agricultural information service. The principal statistical results of the survey are summarized in the following figures which are based on data collected in nearly all instances for the year…

How farmers evaluate farm information sources, the views they hold of sources, and the relationship of views held to the use made of them were studied. The research was undertaken from two different vantage points: (1) determining how farmers view farm information sources, and (2) determining how views of farmers about sources are related to the…

Dispels public misunderstandings concerning the use of pesticides, "organic" foods and diethylstilbestrol. (LS)

An international study team was appointed by UNESCO to assess the impact of the International Information System for the Agricultural Sciences and Technology (AGRIS) on the worldwide dissemination and availability of agricultural information. Methods used, findings, and recommendations of the study team are presented. (Author/MBR)

The article describes the components of the Bank and how through it nine South-East Asian countries participate in FAO's world-wide agricultural information system (AGRIS). (Author)

Discusses the role that radio can play in keeping in touch with people in rural areas, motivating them to sustain or even increase agricultural productivity through the use of modern techniques, and addressing problems in nutrition, family health and the like. (Author)

The nature of the United States diet has changed markedly in this century. We are using more meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products; sugars and other sweeteners; fats and oils; and processed fruits and vegetables. We are using fewer grain products, potatoes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and eggs. (BB)

During the past 30 years rural America as a whole has become more diversified, significantly reducing its vulnerability to changes in natural resource markets, commodity prices, and farm polices. This is not the case for farm-dependent rural counties--or for individuals elsewhere--whose economic fortunes are directly tied to agriculture.…

Describes the changes taking place as a result of the depletion of groundwater supplied by the Ogallala aquifer. Provides maps and tables which show changes occurring in agriculture, and reports the results of a survey of residents' opinions on potential solutions to the problem. (JDH)

Outlines major online agricultural information services--agricultural databases, databases with agricultural services, educational databases in agriculture--noting services provided, access to the database, and costs. Benefits of online agricultural database sources (availability of agricultural marketing, weather, commodity prices, management…

Although the concepts taught through physics and chemistry are very important, those taught through earth science are perhaps even more readily applicable for many rural students. (Author)

This article reviews the agricultural research evaluation literature in an effort to assess the extent of coverage in this area. Coverage breakdowns with respect to evaluation approaches, types of research, and products and production processes are presented. Results suggest that there has been limited coverage of research undertaken in…

The article examines the positions of three groups (industry, labor, agriculture), the eventual alignment of these positions that allowed passage of the Smith-Hughes Act, and implications for the passage of future legislation. The National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education is discussed in detail. (CT)

Indicates that where collectivization is accompanied by (1) state commitment to sex equity, (2) activities of a strong women's union, and (3) willingness to recognize problems and experiment with new forms of organization, the implications of collective agriculture for women are positive and contribute to the liberation of rural women and their…