Farming in Arizona

Arizona Agriculture Farm Crops
Annual Revenue
(past 5 years average)
Wheat: $32,355,111
Rice: $0
Grains: $5,388,890
Soybeans: $0
Sunflower Seed & Oil: $0
Peanuts: $0
Cotton: $103,437,466
Cotton Seed: $3,403,400
Tobacco: $0
Fruits & Juice: $31,233,166
Tree & Nuts: $7,926,948
Vegetables: $87,174,528
Livestock: $41,814,285
Hides & Skins: $25,450,673
Poultry: $0
Fats & Oils: $7,069,918
Dairy: $29,447,378
Feeds: $12,196,175
Seeds: $35,375,650
Other: $35,238,176
TOTAL: $457,511,764

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Bill to protect Arizona State Parks revenue advances - Arizona Capitol Times

Arizona Capitol Times

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Arizona's agricultural laws may soon include algae farms - AZ Central.com

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Rain Water Harvesting Key to Farming - AllAfrica.com

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Kansas plan to allow illegal immigrants to stay, work - INDOlink

Kansas plan to allow illegal immigrants to stay, work INDOlink A coalition of business groups will propose Kansas start a new program to help some illegal immigrants remain in the state so they can hold down jobs in agriculture and other industries with labor shortages, coalition representatives disclosed. and more »

Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, work - Fox News

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Kan. plan: Allow illegal immigrants to stay, work Fox News A coalition of business groups will propose Kansas start a new program to help some illegal immigrants remain in the state so they can hold down jobs in agriculture and other industries with labor shortages, coalition representatives disclosed Tuesday. Kansas Agriculture Secretary Asks Federal Government To Let Companies Hire ...ThinkProgress Proposal from Kan. business groups goes against immigration guru's national ...Washington Post all 412 news articles »

Pistachio growers vote for amendments - Fruitnet.com

Pistachio growers vote for amendments Fruitnet.com The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will amend the federal marketing order regulating the handling of pistachios produced in California, Arizona and New Mexico, following a grower vote. According to the USDA, more than 97 per ... and more »

The hills are evolving: New model predicts speed of spreading valleys - PhysOrg.com

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The hills are evolving: New model predicts speed of spreading valleys PhysOrg.com Image: Taylor Perron/National Agriculture Imagery Program. From high above the Florida Panhandle, the Apalachicola Bluffs -- a winding system of steep ravines -- look like the branching veins of a leaf. But this is a leaf in motion: Through the ... and more »

Kansas Immigration Proposals Spark Cries Of Hypocrisy From Democrats - Huffington Post

International Business Times

Kansas Immigration Proposals Spark Cries Of Hypocrisy From Democrats Huffington Post Devine, who represents the coalition, was agriculture secretary in the cabinet of former Gov. Bill Graves (R). Kansas has had a long history with immigration-related bans, with Kobach working with Arizona and Alabama officials on their legislation. Kansas Immigration Law Would Authorize Illegal Workers, Bucking National TrendInternational Business Times all 2 news articles »

Essential need for immigrant labor - Arizona Capitol Times

Essential need for immigrant labor Arizona Capitol Times It is a fact that we have industries, including agriculture, that need workers with certain skills and appreciation for the work being offered. In this recession, with high unemployment, agriculture has scrambled to fill its jobs.

$4.5M Endowed Gift Supports UA Rangeland Research - UA News (press release)

UA News (press release)

$4.5M Endowed Gift Supports UA Rangeland Research UA News (press release) Arizona's publicly owned rangelands cover more than 8 million acres, and the livestock division of agriculture, alone, boosted the state's economy by more than $3 billion last year. (Photo courtesy of UA Cooperative Extension) By UA Foundation February ... and more »