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Why Popcorn is Popping Up in All the Best Places
Popcorn is popping up in many unusual places (Photo credit: Wikipedia) There is no question that Americans love popcorn. On average, we each consume more…
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
Arizona cotton On March 19th, we encourage you to celebrate National Ag Day by taking a few minutes out of your day to be thankful…
What’s in Season? Spring Edition
Do you know what’s in season in Arizona this spring? Check out this infographic and find out! Find a list of other great in season…
All About Avocados
If you are looking for a flavorful way to spruce up your family menu, avocados might be the answer to your prayers. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)…
Resilience of American Agriculture: Innovation, Diversity, & Growing Markets
The drought of 2012 is the most serious to impact U.S. agriculture since 1988. The illustrations help show the resiliency of the US agriculture…
Ask a Farmer: Am I Getting the Freshest Produce?
Ask a Farmer: Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #2 From Arizona Mom, Katie: How do I know I’m getting the freshest produce? …
Ask a Farmer: Is Organic Farming Healthier?
This is the first in a series of Q & A’s that moms posed and Arizona Farmers and Ranchers have answered. Mom Wendy, raising 3 boys,…
2012 Has Been a Great Year, for Foodies
As 2013 starts, the big trends seem to be dishes that are inspired by Asian and Peruvian ingredients. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) The end of the year…
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…
Picture Comparisons Predict Children’s Food Preferences
PICTURE COMPARISONS PREDICT CHILDREN’S FOOD PREFERENCES Children’s liking of specific foods can be accurately assessed by asking them to compare pictures on a computer screen,…
Agritourism Website Focuses on Safety
With the growing popularity of taking the family to visit corn mazes, pumpkin patches and other agricultural attractions, it’s increasingly important for agritourism farmers to…
How Sustainable is Our Food Supply?
Access to adequate amounts of healthy food is one of the most important things that differentiate thriving regions from those that are faltering. Security to…
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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…
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