Monthly Archives: November 2012
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 14,000 tractors were sold across the nation in August. Combine sales were up just over … Continue reading
What Produce Digs Dry Weather?
Across the agricultural industry, this year has been more bane than boon. There is one crop, however, that is thriving despite such desolate, dry weather conditions, pumpkins.
Eat Right and Help Stop Diabetes in its Tracks
There is no question that one of the greatest health threats of our time is the diabetes epidemic which already impacts 26 million Americans. In addition to those already diagnosed with Type II diabetes, there are another 79 million with … Continue reading
Make a date to enjoy new Yuma festival
Though you wouldn’t think of the Old West as a place to find a traditional treat of the Middle East, the Yuma area is the world’s largest producer of gourmet Medjool dates – long known as the fruit of kings.