Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture

Farmer Q&A With Nicholas Larsen, Banana Grower and Farm Bureau Member in Florida

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation.   Foodie News: Tell us a little about Lago Farms. Larsen: We farm 2.5 acres, … Continue reading

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Interesting Findings From Consumer Research On Types of Meat In Supermarkets

This article originally appeared in the January/February 2013 issue of Foodie News, brought to you by the Public Relations Department of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Recent consumer research conducted by Midan Marketing regarding types of meat available at supermarkets revealed … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Sorghum

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 of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading

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Ask Questions at Farmers’ Markets

by Harry Cline Originally posted July 8, 2013 on the Western Farm Press blog. Just because a farmer’s market vendor says it’s true does not make it true. Ask questions; legitimate farmers will be glad to answer them. Farmers’ markets are like … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Vegetables

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 of these maps appeared in the Major World Crop Areas and Climatic Profiles (MWCACP) handbook that contains … Continue reading

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