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7 Benefits of GMO and Biotech Crops
[caption id="attachment_10080" align="alignright" width="300"] Learn some facts about GMOs (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] There is a lot of information in the media these days that paints…
Play Your Part in Writing the Story of American Agriculture
[caption id="attachment_10029" align="alignright" width="300"] Do your part to write America’s agricultural story (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] If you think back over the past 100 years, the…
“Back to Basics” Nutrition Advice From Experts: Healthy Make and Takes
Editor’s Note: In the coming months Arizona Farm Bureau is finalizing a book regarding “Back to Basics” with nutrition and health advice from local nutritionists…
“Veggie Man” Videos Tell Arizona Ag’s Specialty Crop Story With Educational Humor
Through a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Specialty Crop grant, Arizona Farm Bureau recently completed production on a series of educational videos highlighting Arizona’s…
Arizona Agricultural Exports
[caption id="attachment_9646" align="alignright" width="300"] From a cash receipt perspective, cotton is Arizona’s most valuable export with $360M (photo credit: Arizona Farm Bureau)[/caption] China, Indonesia, and…
Freekeh: What’s Old is New Once Again
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Durum Wheat crop (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by…
Fish Roe—Not Just for Sushi
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Many types of sushi ready to eat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News,…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cotton
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…
Latin American Flavors Spicing Up Food
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Peruvian cuisine has taken the recent spotlight in the last few years and the momentum is not expected to slow down…
Blackberries: A Sweet and Healthy ‘Super Food’
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Blackberries make a delicious, low-calorie treat. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Milk Cows
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…
10 Commonly Mispronounced Food Words
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] Quinoa (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public…
Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="300"] There are about 500 acres of bananas grown in Florida. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)[/caption] This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013…
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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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