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Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING
The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May…
Tractor Sales Higher Despite Drought
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, sales of farm tractors were about 15 percent higher in August compared to one year ago. Just over…
Everything is Better with Butter
Butter is back! (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Attention butter-lovers, butter is back! As people continue to cut back on fats and oils, they are making real…
Focus on Agriculture: Cutting Farm Programs Would be a Pyrrhic Victory
Guest Editorial by Lynne Finnerty, American Farm Bureau Most of the programs in the farm bill will expire next year and the debate over a…
Arizona Agriculture: A Snapshot
Editor’s Note: Arizona Farm Bureau’s Joe Sigg recently spoke before the Arizona House of Representative’s Agriculture & Water Committee. His presentation follows:By Joe Sigg,…
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Growing up on our family farm in Arizona, I remember my dad, Pat Murphree, carefully planning what he called “night irrigations.” He talked often about…
What Nutrition Does an Avocado Have? A Complete Guide to Avocado’s Nutritional Value
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