Category Archives: Focus on Agriculture
TUNE IN TO NOVEMBER’S FOODIECAST
In November’s FoodieCast, John Anderson breaks down the results of the annual Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey and its impact on consumers.
Tucson Village Farm Shows School Children How Vegetables Grow
This past weekend, the University of Arizona’s Tucson Village Farm presented their Harvest Festival. Located on University of Arizona’s Campbell Farm, this successful program shows school children (and their parents) how vegetables grow. They make learning about healthy eating fun, while … Continue reading
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
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.
USDA’S Supertracker Now Allows Users to Get Personal
USDA announced this week its SuperTracker nutrition application has added a new feature that allows users to set personal calorie goals.