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While an apple a day may keep the doctor away, citrus fruits have long been known as a tasty and nutritious part of a daily diet. Citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamin, minerals and fiber and they also…

There is no doubt about it, farm and ranch families perform a lot of dirty, tough jobs in the process of providing food and fiber for their fellow Americans. But, the big question is—Can   they compete with the Discovery Channel’s…

We all know that variety is the spice of life when it comes to what we should be eating.  Nutritionists recommend that we eat a rainbow of colors every day to help ensure we get the proper balance of vitamins…

Arizona Cactus Ranch is a 100 year old cattle ranch that now concentrates on selling natural prickly pear products and mesquite products. 100% Certified Organic. Arizona Cactus Ranch is located on forty square miles of desert near Green Valley in…

Whether you like it crunchy or smooth and no matter which brand you prefer (and people are devoted to their brands!) it’s National Peanut Butter month, so enjoy the treat that has been around since 950 BC. Americans love their…

Pumpkin carving is a big Halloween tradition in America, but did you know it wasn’t the first vegetable to be carved for the holiday? Here are some interesting facts about the much-loved pumpkin. Long before people began carving pumpkins, the…

There’s still time to celebrate National Potato Month. How have you celebrated the spud? According to the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, potatoes are by far the most popular vegetable in American. Many of those most-enjoyed veggies, though…

Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberriesand blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have aneconomical alternative, scientists reported here today at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). It…

The squash, in all of its forms, from A-corn to Z-ucchini have been enjoyed in North America since before the Europeans arrived. In fact, the Native Americans grew squash together with corn and beans on little hills because they discovered…

Some people think that eating healthy and staying on a budget may not seem to go hand in hand, but with planning and forethought, it can be a reality. One of the best ways to keep your budget in line…

By Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation The latest National Resources Inventory (NRI) report, released April 27 by the Agriculture Department’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, puts some substantial meat on the bones of environmental message farmers and ranchers have long…

By Tiffany Shedd, The Cotton Shedd Cotton is so much a part of our lives that we may not even be aware that it is in most of our clothing, furnishings and even the food we eat.  The most commonly…

Most Americans celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. Farmers and ranchers celebrate Earth Day every day. Agriculturalists grow and raise renewable commodities 365 days a year in a manner that protects the land and promotes conservation. “Farmers and ranchers are…