Category Archives: Farm Technology

Consumers Willing to Pay More for Genetically Modified Food, Sometimes

Consumers feel differently about the different types of genetically modified produce. As farmers look for ways to increase the value of their crops, information like this can provide valuable insight into how consumers spend their money.

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Producing Milk is More Than Just Milking Cows

It is delicious. Be it in a bowl of cereal, chilled in a tall glass, or in an ice cream cone, milk is a commodity loved by many. However, as we enjoy our three servings of dairy each day, Joe Serrano, part owner of Joharra Dairy in Casa Grande is working hard to maintain healthy and productive dairy cows.

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Making High Quality Milk Begins with Healthy Cows

It is the hard work of farmers and ranchers throughout the country that keeps our supermarkets and farmer’s markets stocked with an abundance of high quality produce, meat, and dairy products.

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5 Reasons Farm Subsidies Aren’t Making America Fat

It is a common misconception that Federal subsidies for farmers are causing the increased incidence of obesity in America by creating an artificial price gap between healthy options and unhealthy options.

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USDA Introduces Online Atlas of Rural and Small-Town America—

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the debut of an online mapping tool that captures a broad range of demographic, economic and agricultural data on rural areas across the United States.

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