…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Biodiesel Board Food Prices Merrier as Biodiesel Production Grows As Americans set the table for another holiday meal this…
National Candy Cane Day
…so ubiquitous during the holiday season that they are practically considered part of Christmas itself. However, very few people know when, where or how candy canes came into existence, though…
National Eggnog Day
Cathy Isom has some tasty facts about a popular holiday beverage. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Eggnog Day Eggnog, also known as egg milk punch, is…
The Western View: Christmas
It’s Christmas, and as with any holiday, it’s time to think about making sure your pets survive the human festivities. Christmas The pet experts at PetMD say that the Christmas…
Keep Holiday Food Safe with These Four Safety Steps
…Inspection Service has four food safety tips to ensure a healthy and safe holiday. Even on Holidays, Always Follow the Four Steps to Food Safety Clean hands before food preparation…
Upcycled Gift Ideas
…painted and glued together for a frame or holiday shape. How about an old Scrabble game you never play. Use the letters to spell out something seasonal. Another handy holiday…
Is 2017 A Turnaround Year For Farmers
…corn acres. MetLife also predicts soybean acreage to remain flat next year. The company says huge supplies and low prices are driving demand, expected to rise 4.4 percent. From the…
USDA Awards $3.4 Million for Research to Increase Wheat Yields
…NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy. “As demand for wheat grows with the population, wheat research plays a vital role in meeting that need. These grants help support agricultural researchers developing new…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
…to be filled in recent years, in part because Chinese millers are trying to meet growing demand for products that require flour from different wheat classes with better milling and…
Lower Beef Prices Good for Consumers
As consumers shop at the meat case this holiday season and into the new year, they will see lower retail prices on beef, including popular holiday cuts like the tenderloin…
Holiday Decorations
Cathy Isom has some ideas on how to create your own nature-made Christmas decorations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Holiday Decorations When it comes to decking the…
Consumers Set to Benefit from Lower Global Meat Prices
…China’s beef and poultry imports are also expected to rise. But the market is being driven by the current supply of beef and pork, which is much greater than demand….
Agri View: Turkey History
…to their holiday turkey dinner and enjoyed a bird that was not raised on a poultry farm. Turkeys are one of the most hunted animals in the whole wild kingdom….
Poinsettia Care
Today Cathy Isom gives you some help in how to care for your Poinsettia so it thrives well past the holidays. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Poinsettia…