Primary Industries

Like so many other lads in North Staffordshire, George Shufflebotham followed his father down the pit, so he knew what to expect when he rolled up ...

As a cowboy, Ed Lemmon saddle-handled more cattle than any man in history. As a cattleman, he oversaw the largest fenced pasture in the world. Equa...

Elizabeth Emma Ferry traces the movement of minerals as they circulate from Mexican mines to markets, museums, and private collections on both side...

This book explores economic information about the Nation''s commercial and recreational fishing activities, and fishing-related industries. Descrip...

Rice, an ancient grain, is the primary staple for more than half the world''s population, through its role in the diets of billions of low-income, ...

At the G8 Summit in L''Aquila, Italy in 2009, global leaders committed to act with the scale and urgency needed to achieve sustainable global food...

In 2006 Congress recognised the need for international cooperation to address some of the most significant issues affecting international fisheries...

Trade, particularly exports, is critical to the vitality of American agriculture. On average, foreign markets absorb about one-fifth of U.S. agricu...

Bananas arise as one of the most popular fruits consumed all around the world. Banana belongs to the genus Musa from the family Musaceae. It is ori...

News accounts of miners losing their lives as a result of accidents at underground coal mines have appeared more often in recent years. The methane...

This book examines the 2011 edition of U.S. Geological Survey''s Mineral Commodity Summaries (MCS), which includes information on events, trends an...

Recreational fishing is a traditional American pastime integral to social, cultural, and economic life in coastal communities across the nation. Th...