Tag Archives: Agriculture and Forestry

Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING

      The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May receive Wholesale Prices to the Public as part of our inventory liquidation of plants, shrubs, and trees. … Continue reading

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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

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Everything is Better with Butter

Attention butter-lovers, butter is back!  As people continue to cut back on fats and oils, they are making real butter their fat or oil of choice.  After years of choosing butter-alternatives like margarine in an effort to lower fat and … Continue reading

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Focus on Agriculture: Cutting Farm Programs Would be a Pyrrhic Victory

Focus on agriculture – Most of the programs in the farm bill will expire next year and the debate over a new farm bill has begun.

Spending cuts will be needed. Congress must bring down the federal debt.

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Arizona Agriculture: A Snapshot

A snapshot of Arizona Agriculture in 2011.

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