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Ask a Farmer: Starting a Family Garden
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #4 “I want to start a family garden: What are the best crops for me…
Water Resources Development Act Infographic
Did you know 12,000 miles of inland waterways connect 41 states, moving more than 60% of grain exports from the field to your marketplace? The…
The Science of a Great Steak
As we head into prime grilling season, it’s time to explore how to make the perfect steak. But, this isn’t the obligatory graphic about which…
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
When it comes to food prices, do you know if it’s actually cheaper to eat in vs eating out? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When it comes…
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 Adam and Michelle Hatley with their two daughters. From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should…
Grow What You Eat, Cook What You Grow
Do you know what it takes to grow what you eat? (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Whether you are growing your own food in a backyard garden…
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
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…
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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…
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