Blog
Category: Ag Facts
Arizona’s Desert Heat: The Secret Engine Behind a $31 Billion Farm Economy
In the heart of the American Southwest, where temperatures routinely soar past 100 degrees in the summer and the landscape stretches out in endless landscapes…
Crop Protection from Insect Pests: How Farmers Win the War on Bugs
According to a report by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, farmers lose 10% to 40% of their crops to pests and plant diseases. On a…
How to Buy Local Food: A Simple Guide
In an era where food supply chains stretch across continents, buying local food has become a powerful way to reconnect with the source of what…
If You Can’t Drink Dairy, What about the Alternatives?
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Growing up, I absolutely loved drinking milk. There was nothing like a big glass of ice-cold milk…
No Agriculture, No Super Bowl!
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and many fans are already preparing for parties and…
Arizona’s Mix of Fruits and Vegetables Help You Stay Hydrated This Summer
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Not long ago, we celebrated National Watermelon Month here in Arizona and across the United States in…
Fill Your Plate’s Collection of Sleep Articles
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern Proper sleep is one of the quickest ways to improve your mental and physical health. Check out Fill…
Horses and History: The Connection Between Rodeo and Ranching
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern The chute swings open… his heart is pounding as beads of sweat roll down his forehead under the caged…
Recipes You Can Enjoy With Your Cow
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern Have you ever wondered if you and your cows had similar taste in treats? Here are a handful…
Kitchen Hacks That Will Change Your Life
By Kennadee Riggs, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern Are you tired of food going bad too quickly? Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by…
5 Common Herbs with Big Health Benefits
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern Herbs come in many different colors and flavors, usually known for their unique flavors and tastes. But, did…
The Awe of Animals
By Kennadee Riggs, AZFB Communications Intern An apple a day keeps the doctor away! At least that is how the old saying goes. Not as…
Study: Drinking Citrus Juices Help Boost Immune Health
A review of current studies finds that drinking citrus juice helps boost immune health. I think our Arizona, California and Florida citrus farmers already knew…
Our Latest Posts
The New Food Pyramid: A Historic Reset in U.S. Nutrition Guidance
In January 2026, the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, under the leadership…
What Nutrition Does Celery Have: The Game Day Crunch That Quietly Pulls Its Weight
There are two kinds of people on game day. The ones who sprint to the wings like it’s the opening kickoff and build a mountain…
Featured Recipes
