Our Centennial Series Continues with the 5th in the Series May 18, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau We’re now well into our Celebrating Arizona’s Centennial series with the latest article, “God Didn’t Make the Land for the Purpose of One Single Species.” This 5th article in the series features Wink Crigler of X-Diamond Ranch in northern Arizona. Her family originally homesteaded in 1879. Now there’s some [...]
High Hay Prices Cure High Prices! May 16, 2012
By Wade Accomazzo, Hay Farmer In response to an April 17 (2012) letter published in West Valley View about hay farmers’ “greed,” we are currently experiencing a classic and painful lesson in Economics 101 – a very limited supply of a commodity that is in high demand. That always brings high prices. But, as I [...]
In America, I Eat … Therefore I Am! May 14, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau At a friend’s home recently, guests from all walks of life and backgrounds gathered for feasting and fellowship. While Debbie was dishing up yummy pulled pork for guests and directing them to the condiments and drinks one guest was handed a plate while she proclaimed to all who could [...]
Curious as to Arizona Agriculture’s Success in the Legislature this Year? May 11, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Arizona Farm Bureau is in the business of working to support Arizona agriculture. One of its most important roles is lobbying on behalf of farmers and ranchers on the local, state and national level to ensure the industry continues to have a viable chance at increased success. One big measurement is [...]
My Interview with USDA’s Second-In-Command May 7, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau and Julie’s Fresh Air Last month was a whirlwind of activities. Fun mostly. And one encounter has me thinking more about our agriculture future. Kathleen Merrigan, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, connected with me over the telephone in April. We had an interesting conversation and the [...]
My Dad, the Welder May 4, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau and Julie’s Fresh Air Well, I’ve decided dad’s busier in retirement than when he was farming. That’s hard to imagine, but Pat Murphree is definitely keeping busy in his retirement years. Welding happens to be one of his biggest projects. Dad has always welded and claims that [...]
The New York Times’ “Put Your Ethics Where Your Mouth Is” Essay Contest Should Leave Readers Morally Confused. May 2, 2012
Editor’s Note: Knowing that the panel of judges were Mark Bittman, Jonathan Safran Foer, Andrew Light, Michael Pollan and Peter Singer, I didn’t have a “snowball’s chance in Hell,” as my grandpa would say to make it as an essay finalist in a recent New York Times writing contest. But for the fun of it, [...]
The Arizona Cotton Crop this Season April 30, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Arizona’s cotton acreage for the latest season is expected to total 204,000 acres, compared to 260,000 acres last year. Growers of upland cotton intend to plant 200,000 acres, a decrease of 50,000 acres from last [...]
Quit Responding with “We’re Concerned.” Let’s Fight This! April 27, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau So, this week another food chain – Burger King Corp – caved to delusional pressure by announcing it will buy eggs only from farms that do not cage hens. The fast food chain also will begin requiring pork suppliers to stop using individual sow housing. The changes are slated for full [...]
It’s All About the Shoes! April 25, 2012
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau and Julie’s Fresh Air It is all about the shoes. At least for us girls. I love them. I collect them; if you saw my closet you’d think so. Shoes are an investment that helps make the dullest outfit into something amazing. If the wrong pair of shoes, the most [...]
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