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Fun Facts about Winter Vegetables
In the United States, fresh vegetables are available year round, thanks to Arizona sun, abundant crop water, and innovative growing methods. As a result,…
Arizona’s Original Super Boll!
The Cotton Bowl is over, the winners declared. But in Arizona, where cotton is once again king, the real Super Boll is the cotton plant.…
Fun Facts about Cotton
When I say “cotton”, most of you will think of blue jeans. Ubiquitous, comfortable, sturdy but sexy, these garments have remained true to their 18th…
The Importance of Soil
Don’t miss these important facts about soil. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) The U.S. Geological Survey recently released new maps that show what is in our soil. …
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What to Do in Your Garden this Month
Make sure you prune the excess buds from your fruit tree for the healthiest fruit production (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) April is National Gardening Month and…
6 Tips for Getting Your Warm Weather Garden Growing
Follow these helpful tips to grow your own garden (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) Spring is here and it is time to get out your gardening tools…
Looking for Ways to Manage Your Land? There’s an App for That
If you’re looking for ways to help manage your land, there may be an app for that. (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com) To most of the people…
Study Says Your Food Prices Could Go Up without Labor Reform
An approach to agricultural labor reform that focuses solely on immigration enforcement would raise food prices over five years by an additional 5 to 6…
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…
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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
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