Tag Archives: United States
Get to Know these Neglected Grains
When was the last time you had some buckwheat bread? How about a millet muffin or a quinoa cupcake? In all likelihood, the answer to all of these is never. In fact, if you are like most Americans, you may … Continue reading
Arizona Agricultural Exports
China, Indonesia, and even Mexico may be able to produce clothing, electronics, and even cars at lower costs than the United States, but when it comes to producing food, America gets a lot with a little. According to the United … Continue reading
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
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
Wacky for Watermelon
If there is one fruit that is always associated with summer, it is the watermelon. Who doesn’t have a sweet summer memory featuring this refreshing melon? Long a staple of backyard barbecues and summer picnics, there is more to watermelon … Continue reading