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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sheep & Lambs
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…
To Eat In or To Eat Out… That is the Question
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] When it comes to food prices, do you know if it’s actually cheaper to eat in vs eating out? (Photo credit:…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Lemons
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: Genetically Modified Crops
Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 [caption id="attachment_8944" align="alignright" width="300"] Adam and Michelle Hatley with their two daughters.[/caption] From…
Grow What You Eat, Cook What You Grow
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Do you know what it takes to grow what you eat? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Whether you are growing your own food…
Arbor Day 2013
Arbor Day is right around the corner, (Friday, April 26th to be exact) and The Arizona Nursery Association wants to empower you and your loved ones…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Durum Wheat
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: Cattle
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: Barley
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…
FoodieCast: Duck Eggs
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Salted duck egg (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] Welcome to this month’s FoodieCast. In March’s podcast, AFBF’s Miranda McDaniel takes a deeper look…
Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] There is no question that Americans love popcorn. On average,…
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…
It’s National Ag Day: A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way
[caption id="attachment_9646" align="alignright" width="300"] Arizona cotton[/caption] On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your…
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