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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Cotton

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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4 Reasons to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

If you are looking for the best tasting, freshest food around, you  can check out the local farmer’s market for delicious, fresh-from-the-farm products produced right here in Arizona.  This week, take a little time out of your schedule and go … Continue reading

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USDA Releases New Maps Identifying Major Crop Producing Areas: Milk Cows

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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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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Are Sweet Cherries the New Super Fruit?

Are you having trouble getting in the recommended number of fruits and vegetables each day?  Do you need a little incentive to get you to choose fruit over candy to appease your sweet tooth?  If so, you may be as … Continue reading

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