Hello, I am working on developing my commodity & options trading background & was curious if anyone had any book recommendations? Not just relating to that area but to any time of agriculture economics books or just good books in general. I do not need the basics of agriculture or anything like that as I grew up on a farm & am very familiar with that area.

Just looking for some literature to read regarding the economy around it or trading. Thanks!

Hello,

I'm planning to apply to grad school within the next year or two but I am struggling to decide which degree to pursue. I have a B.S. in Biology, two years of experience working in a plant pathology lab at UC Davis, and I’ve just started a new role as a Research Associate at an Ag Biotech company.

My dilemma is that I absolutely love working in agriculture, but I also want to ensure that the degree I choose will lead to a financially rewarding career. I've been looking into agricultural master’s programs at UC Davis and Cal Poly SLO, but I’m also considering bioinformatics programs, thinking that track might offer more lucrative opportunities.

Although I enjoy research, I find that I’m much more energized by being outside and in the field, rather than working solely in a lab. Given that, I’m wondering what high-paying career paths exist within agriculture that offer a good mix of indoor and outdoor work (though the outdoor aspect isn’t a deal-breaker). Which degree would best set me up for this kind of career?

I’d really appreciate any advice or insight from those with experience in agriculture or related fields!

I live in the SoCal valley, and agriculture is huge here. Id like to get a degree, but i am not really sure what all is out there as far as agriculture goes. I would prefer to take it online if possible. I don't really have an income source right now. I am staying with family atm.

So what im looking for is some advice on schools that offer a degree that i can take online.

Are there any good youtubers of note to follow that are in the industry and talk about the different jobs that are out there for this kind of degree?

grants/scholarships This is a topic that really confuses me. I don't really know how it all works, but how should i go about finding some for this kind of industry?

This guy has almost 72k followers but a history of DV, a record of financial fails and multiple restraining orders. Why is he a “celeb?”

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Hi I'm from India and working on a platform FARMER NEAR ME which allow farmers to sell direct to local consumers, Just curios does your country law allow you to sell direct to consumer.

Hey everyone,

Just finished my Master's in Agriculture and I'm stuck on what to do next. I want to get into research and development but every job I look at wants experience I don't have yet. How do you get experience if nobody will give you a chance?

I'm open to any path that keeps me in agriculture but don't want to end up with gaps in my resume. Got any tips or ideas on where to start or companies that are cool with new grads?

Thanks a bunch!

We live in Kansas and are leasing our property with the intention of buying it. We have about 12 acres that needs fenced in. I have looked at the usda website and the conservation and the state websites and I have read everything but I can’t find anything on where to actually fill out to apply for grants…anyone have experience in this or know what I’m missing?

We have separate land and we paid for the fence and the stock tanks which was not cheap I did the work though. Not trying to make excuses but we are a young married couple with a little boy which we do alright financially but this other property is going to need dance all the way and probably need water lines or something to haul water, and stock tanks which we will need assistance to help make it happen.

Any help or assistance is appreciated

Hello, I’m just curious if there are books about agriculture, particularly avocado farming, that teach you the basics or how to get started. I’m not planning to start right now because I’m still in my third year of college, but I’d like to learn more about it.

Hello, I'm looking for internships in the USA for my girlfriend who is an EU citizen (Sweden), she is pursuing her Master's Degree in Food Science (Sustainable Food Systems).

Does anyone know of a company taking J1 Visa interns? Thanks.

Hey, I usually get the rocks of the field the old way (by hand), and I have been thinking of getting a rock picker; are they worth it? Have you tried one, and has it worked well? Which type of rock pickers would you recommend?

What caused some carrots to be more veiny under the skin? It also feels much harder than other carrots. I saw another post in r/produce but people there don’t seem to be helpful.

The type of carrot I usually get is slimmer, fully orange inside, no marbling, or very minimal marbling. These carrots are very fat and stubby, these 3 are the longest ones I can find. A lot of them also have 2 feet like a ginseng.

I’m really just curious what could cause this difference, any scientific answer is appreciated.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to purchase an extra 50 acres to start a new crop business. I’ve got a solid business plan ready. What are the next steps to secure a loan? Any tips on good lenders or what documents I should prepare?

Thanks

Hello, today is my birthday. Can any professor recruit me as their assistant as my birthday gift please.

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Good Evening, I am looking for suggestions on the best places to reach farmers as a group for a business purpose. I am trying to get the word out about USDA grants for rural businesses.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hi all, it seems that all produce I look up says the required temp is 20c to 30c regardless whether it is millet or barley, so what can actually grow in the summer of a desert climate (if we already produced a winter/spring produce in such climate)?