…Growers, Richard Matoian said they expect the crop to come in around 1.5 billion pounds. Initial estimates projected about 1.3 billion pounds. Fortunately, worldwide demand has remained robust. “We had…
Tight Supply of Christmas Trees
…said. “Too many trees had been planted for the demand that existed. And growers were selling at below break even prices.” So, they cut plantings of new trees, and that…
National Christmas Tree Now on Display
A holiday tradition is now on display at the nation’s capitol. Rod Bain has more coming up on This Land of Ours. This 2023 holiday season will kick-off with the…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 11-28-23
…approach, plus how sustainability efforts in agriculture help build demand for U.S. products. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
What to do instead of tossing those holiday leftovers that were “leftover” too long. Consider composting practices and the gift that keeps on giving. That’s coming up on This Land…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
Last month’s Consumer Food Insights Report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability reveals that nearly four out of five Americans plan to celebrate Thanksgiving with a…
Thanksgiving Meal Costs Down
…still reflected in the 2023 survey. It’s still up 25% from 2019. The annual Farm Bureau survey looks at the average cost of 20 Thanksgiving meal items for a holiday…
Turkey Industry Less Dependent on Holiday Whole Bird Sales
…turkey industry is less dependent on holiday whole bird sales these days. USDA livestock analyst, Shayle Shagam explains. “The turkey industry has diversified in terms of providing more products, either…
National Christmas Tree Tour
…Babydog and I look forward to seeing a huge crowd in Charleston next week as we celebrate this honor and kick off the holiday season!” Listen to USDA’s Rod Bain’s…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…global demand for almonds. Vice President of Global Market Development for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Emily Fleischmann said they will have a full panel to provide insight on…
FAO Predicts Decline International Foodstuffs Trade
…extreme weather events, rising geopolitical tensions, and policy changes that could potentially tip the delicate supply-demand balances and dampen prospects for international trade in food commodities and global food security….
Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom
There’s a boom for butterfat. Find out why, coming up on This Land of Ours. The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…in-demand skilled trades and agriculture-related majors (TSC/BRENTWOOD, TN/BUSINESS WIRE/Nov. 1, 2023) — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the kickoff…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…another with a credit line above zero. “But it would maximize our ability to make the use of funds, with our media and driving global demand campaigns, as efficient as…