Cover Crop Corner: Giving thanks for the many benefits of cover crops
As we gather with our loved ones for Thanksgiving, the benefits of cover crops bring to ag producers and consumers alike are something to celebrate.
As we gather with our loved ones for Thanksgiving, the benefits of cover crops bring to ag producers and consumers alike are something to celebrate.
As many of us are getting ready for Thanksgiving by preparing the meal, many FFA chapters take this time to give back to their community.
See people are dishing out $200 or more for a ‘designer turkey’ with a host of meaningless labels on it.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is seeking volunteers to check retail prices of foods used to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner.
The main difference between the colonists’ first Thanksgiving and the holiday today was the lack of a convenient food system back then.
Farmers and ranchers take home just 11.4 cents from every dollar that consumers spend on their Thanksgiving dinner meals, according to the annual Thanksgiving edition of the National Farmers Union (NFU) Farmer’s Share publication. The popular Thanksgiving Farmer’s Share compares the retail food price of traditional holiday dinner items to the amount the farmer receives […]
Food is a part of our everyday lives, but how often do we think about where it came from? Having a large country has its perks, such as having a region to grow almost any crop we could want. However, many of your favorite dishes may be able to be grown locally if you prefer […]
On Tuesday two Minnesota turkeys will receive a special pardon from President Donald J. Trump — they will be getting a “Gobblers Rest” from this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. This year marks the 70th anniversary of the National Thanksgiving Turkey presentation, where the President reflects on our Nation’s rich Thanksgiving traditions and wishes American families a […]
U.S. consumers are spending less on “the feast of the year” this year. The average cost of the 2017 Thanksgiving Day dinner for 10 is $49.12, a 75-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.87, according to The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 32nd annual price survey. The big ticket item – a 16-pound turkey – […]
A South Dakota student has won the 2017 National Ag Day essay contest with her heartfelt reflection on agriculture this past Thanksgiving. Bridger Gordon from Whitewood, South Dakota, won a $1,000 prize and will travel to Washington, D.C., for recognition at the National Press Club on March 21, 2017. During this event, she will have […]