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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…
Arizona Agricultural Exports
From a cash receipt perspective, cotton is Arizona’s most valuable export with $360M (photo credit: Arizona Farm Bureau) China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be…
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…
Happy Birthday Blue Jeans!!
Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss formed a partnership to create a more durable pair of work pants that were reinforced with copper rivets at the…
Faces of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans
Face of Arizona Agriculture: Rick Evans Husband, father of 4, grandfather or 12. Rick Evans lives in Gilbert, Arizona. Rick is a 5th generation cotton,…
Ask a Farmer: Genetically Modified Crops
Ask a Farmer: Questions Moms Ask Arizona Farmers & Ranchers Question #3 Adam and Michelle Hatley with their two daughters. From Arizona Mom, Debbie: Should…
USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Apples
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…
It’s High Cotton but High Costs
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona cotton farmers are beginning to make plans for this year’s harvest. And, if you’re curious about cotton because…
Arizona Farmers are Busy Planting
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau If you haven’t noticed, Arizona farmers are busy with planting. The weather is warming up just right especially for…
Farm Profit Misnomer: Rising Food Prices Part 4
Fourth in a series on food prices. The first is here. The second is here. The third is here. By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau…
Cotton Pickin’ Fun on the Farm- Cotton Crafting
Cotton is a foundation of everyday life and a staple of the Arizona economy. And one of our own Arizona cotton farms, and an Arizona…
Green Crafting: Arizona Cotton Wreaths are Green By Design
Green crafting is always in season in Arizona. Check out the Arizona Cotton Burr Wreaths on Sonoran Living Live, featuring Arizona Farm Bureau Member Tiffany…
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