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How Climate Change is Affecting Our Farmers – The Models
See the models for how climate changes may impact farming. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) In a previous post, we looked at what kinds of challenges climate…
How is Organic Food Different from Other Food?
Find out what makes organic food worthy of the organic label. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Everyone wants to make the healthiest choices they can for their…
Arizona Leafy Greens Celebrates Advent of Season
November marks beginning of Arizona-grown lettuce shipments Arizona Leafy Greens Food Safety Committee and Safeway stores are coming together to celebrate the advent of Arizona’s…
Play Your Part in Writing the Story of American Agriculture
Do your part to write America’s agricultural story (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) If you think back over the past 100 years, the world we live in…
Get to Know these Neglected Grains
What do you know about the grains you eat? (photo credit: Bigstockphoto.com) When was the last time you had some buckwheat bread? How about a…
Arizona Agricultural Exports
From a cash receipt perspective, cotton is Arizona’s most valuable export with $360M (photo credit: Arizona Farm Bureau) China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cotton
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…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Milk Cows
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…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sorghum
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…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Vegetables
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…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Hay
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…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Citrus
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…
Ask a Farmer: How Do You Give Back to The Community?
Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers: Response to AZ Mom Question #6 “I’m all about giving back to the community: How do you give back?”…
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