…of the Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). “Population growth, along with environmental factors, including the growing threat of climate change, are putting increasing demand on the land, water, and…
Caring for Christmas Cacti
…is holiday cacti are relatively easy to care for. Tips include not to over water allowing for dry out in between watering to avoid stem and root rot. Holiday cacti…
Central Valley Supports Food Supply Chains
…LINC partnerships will help community leaders and private philanthropic partners develop regional food supply chains that drive job growth and increase farm income while helping to meet consumer demand for…
Black Friday
…bit. Take the time to shop around a bit because… according to retailer surveys, “the deals are only going to get better as we get closer to the actual holiday.”…
Food Safety Tips
Cathy Isom has five food safety tips you need to know before starting to cook that holiday meal. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Food Safety Tips Here…
Turkey Sector: Background & Statistics
…and Demand Estimates report. State turkey production, 2015: Top eight States: MN- 41 million birds NC- 31 million birds AR- 28 million birds IN- 19 million birds MO- 19 million…
Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving
…prepare a safe and enjoyable holiday meal. ” To avoid making everyone at the table sick, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers five…
Mexico Loaded Up on Corn Ahead of U.S. Election
…Traders and industry analysts report that Mexican demand for U.S. grain imports has since slumped. However, they also stress that Mexico has few other options for grain besides the U.S….
Almond Board: Marketing Session at Almond Conference
…build awareness and demand of California Almonds. A new addition to the ABC team is Emily Fleischmann, senior director of global marketing, who started at ABC in March 2016. With…
AFBF 2016 Thanksgiving Dinner Price Survey
…Avian flu crises in the Midwest. There is more than enough turkey to go around for holiday meals, as farmers have fully recovered their flocks. Turkeys have already been featured…
U.S. Turkey Production
…and Demand Estimates report. State turkey production, 2015: Top eight States: MN- 41 million birds NC- 31 million birds AR- 28 million birds IN- 19 million birds MO- 19 million…
USDA Awards Funding for Market Development Programs
…or are nationwide in membership and scope. The organizations, which contribute an average 130 percent cost share, conduct activities that help maintain or increase demand for U.S. agricultural commodities overseas….
National Clean Out Refrigerator Day
Cathy Isom has some hints about how to get your refrigerator ready for all that holiday food. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Clean Out Refrigerator Day…
Farm Groups Begin Lame-Duck TPP Push
…“When implemented, TPP will help ease the pain of low prices by expanding demand for our wheat in those markets. Now more than ever, we cannot afford to lose even…