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The H5N2 Bird Flu, What Does It Mean?
The outbreak of the avian influenza H5N2 in the U.S. has seriously impacted Midwestern poultry and egg producers. This strain has already spread to 14…

Little Known Facts about Vegetable Soup
What is it about the smell of simmering vegetable soup that soothes body and soul? Is it the fact that the vegetables represent the harvest…

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…

Summer Time Shouldn’t Be Hungry Time
Help Feed Hungry Kids through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program By Kevin Concannon, USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services [caption id=”” align=”alignright”…

What Factors Impact Food Prices? Part 2
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Many different factors affect the prices of food. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In today’s world of 24 hours news and possible calamities…

What Factors Impact Food Prices? – Part 1
There has been a lot of talk on the news lately about how this news story or that news story will definitely result in the…

Healthy Foods: The Affordable Choice
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Is buying fresh food at a local farmer's market the affordable choice? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)"][/caption] By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh…

Peanut Shortfall Yields Peanut Abundance
Peanut prices rose in 2011 due to a smaller peanut crop. Farmers respond in 2012, planting more acres. Image via Wiki It’s not new news…

How to Fight The Rising Cost of Food
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] How do you fight the rising cost of food? (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] In the Arizona’s Farm Bureau’s most recent Market Basket…
Farm Bureau Members Save on Farm Fresh Food with Members Only Discount
[caption id="attachment_3307" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Farm Bureau Members Get Discounts on Farm Fresh Food. Image Credit: Kaylin Tally"][/caption] There are many benefits to being a member…

Price of Peanut Butter Going Up
[caption id="attachment_3251" align="alignright" width="314" caption="Price of Peanut Butter Going Up"][/caption] The food prices in Arizona, like the rest of the country, have been steadily increasing…

Arizona Food Prices Down 1% from Last Quarter
[caption id="attachment_3242" align="alignright" width="360" caption="Whole milk showed the largest price increase up 30 cents to $2.79 a gallon. Image Credit: Muffet on Flickr.com"][/caption] Arizona retail…
It’s Not How Far You Have to Go to Get Healthy Food, It’s How Much it Costs When You Get There
As the obesity rate in America continues to rise year after year, researchers, policymakers, and experts in diet and nutrition have diligently looked for both…
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What Are Local Food Movements: Here’s the Lowdown
Local food movements have gained significant traction in recent years, as communities across the globe strive to reconnect with their food sources, support local economies,…

Pork on Your Plate: Budget-Friendly Cuts with Big Flavor
When it comes to putting affordable, flavorful meals on the table, pork deserves a top spot on your grocery list. With various cost-effective and versatile…
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