Blog
Our Latest Posts

FoodieCast: Duck Eggs
Salted duck egg (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. In March’s podcast, AFBF’s Miranda McDaniel takes a deeper look at one of 2013’s…

10 Ways to Fill Your Day with Fruits and Vegetables (Part 1)
Less than 25% of us even come close to eating the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) According to the Centers…

When it Comes to Yogurt…It’s All Greek to Me
Do you know the differences between types of yogurt? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You can barely turn on the TV without seeing an ad for some…

Little Known Facts About Lettuce
November through March, 90% of the nation’s lettuce comes from Arizona. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) March means more fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables at your…

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…

Easy Easter Menus Anyone Can Make
Follow these tips for an easy Easter menu. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) For many families, Easter offers a great opportunity to get everyone together for food…

Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places
Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that Americans love popcorn. On average, we each consume more…

USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Alfalfa
A total of 40 new maps have been prepared, showing major crop-producing areas in the United States, China, India, Pakistan, and South Africa. Earlier versions…

PATAGONIA AND YULEX INTRODUCE THE FIRST ALTERNATIVE TO THE TRADITIONAL NEOPRENE WETSUIT
PATAGONIA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YULEX, LAUNCHES A PLANT-BASED WETSUIT THAT IS 30% STRETCHIER, DRYS INSTANTLY AND HAS EXCELLENT THERMAL VALUE Patagonia Inc., a leading designer…

The Arizona Cowbelles Present Baxter Black, Cowboy Humorist
Come enjoy a night with nationally known cowboy humorist, Baxter Black!

7 Tips for Eating Your Way to More Energy
Romaine lettuce is a great source of energy. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In today’s fast paced world, everyone is looking for more energy to help them…

What’s Cooking? Fun Family Time
What is your favorite family baking recipe? (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Many people have cherished memories of baking with mothers and grandmothers from their childhood. For…

WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series: The Importance of Reading the Pesticide Label
Do you know the importance of reading the label on your pesticides? (Photo credit: bill barber) A person applying a pesticide to their land was…















