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Tractor Sales Higher Despite Drought
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, sales of farm tractors were about 15 percent higher in August compared to one year ago. Just over…

What Produce Digs Dry Weather?
Pumpkins are one of the few crops that thrive in dry weather conditions. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) This summer saw drought devastate crops from one side…

Stressed Out? Try Yogurt
Reach for something completely different to alleviate your stress- yogurt (Photo credit: Wikipedia) You come home after a long stressful day and stop in the kitchen for…

Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
The American Diabetes Association has declared November American Diabetes Month There is no question that one of the greatest health threats of our time is…

Make a date to enjoy new Yuma festival
Celebrate Medjool dates in historic downtown Nov. 17 Though you wouldn’t think of the Old West as a place to find a traditional treat of…

USDA’S Supertracker Now Allows Users to Get Personal
USDA announced this week its SuperTracker nutrition application has added a new feature that allows users to set personal calorie goals based on targets prescribed by their…

Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Decreases 5% in 2012
Good News for Holiday Food Shoppers! Arizona’s Thanksgiving Dinner is $1.95 cheaper than National’s Again this year (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Good News for Holiday Food Shoppers! Arizona’s Thanksgiving…

It’s National Clean Out the Refrigerator Day!
When was the last time you cleaned out your refrigerator? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) We can’t think of a better way to get the kitchen and…

America’s Heartland Episode Features Yuma’s Winter Lettuce Production
In America’s Heartland episode 802, America’s Winter Salad Bowl is featured. Now in its eighth season, the series celebrates the nation’s agriculture with all new stories…

What’s in Season in November?
Fill your plate this month with delicious dishes using in season basil. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) November offers a great opportunity to give thanks for all…

Plan the Perfect Thanksgiving Day Dinner With These Easy Steps
What’s on your menu this Thanksgiving? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) It seems like school just started and already it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving! …

Arizona Leafy Greens Week Marks Start of Bountiful Season
Celebration highlighted with Governor proclamation, local grocery partnership In recognition of the bountiful harvest generated by Arizona’s abundant lettuce industry, Governor Jan Brewer has proclaimed…

Is it Good to Go Gluten Free?
4 gluten sources. Top: High-gluten wheat flour. Right: European spelt. Bottom: Barley. Left: Rolled rye flakes. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) In case it has somehow escaped…















