This year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated the nutrition facts label to highlight certain information, including added sugars, to help consumers make healthier food choices. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) study found that the label did not impact consumer beverage choices. “We were interested in how effective the newly updated nutrition label …
Cost of 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is a bit different this year because of COVID-19. But, did consumers pay more or less this year for the items that make up the traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner? Rod Bain has a story that answers that question. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton shares the cost of some of this year’s Thanksgiving Day dinner items, per the 2020 …
Farmers Earn 12 Cents of Thanksgiving Food Dollar
(NAFB) — For every dollar Americans spend on Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn about 11.9 cents. The National Farmers Union says that marks a slight drop from 2019 when farmers claimed 12.5 cents of the Thanksgiving food dollar. Though farmers’ smaller share of food expenditures could be blamed on dropping commodity prices in previous years, it’s …
How to Harvest Pomegranate Before You Seed Them
How to harvest Pomegranate before you can seed them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you have your own pomegranate tree, here’s how to harvest your fruits before you can seed them. Pick the fruit when it is fully red and slightly soft to the touch. It takes about six to seven months from flowering until it’s …
Seafood Trade Relief Program Signup Ends Soon
The Seafood Trade Relief Assistance Program (STRP) provides direct payments to eligible commercial fishermen, but the deadline to apply is nearing. Through the program,the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing relief to commercial fishermen in response to trade disruptions by foreign governments that have affected seafood commodities. Payments are not loans and do not have to be repaid (unless …
Thanksgiving is a Delicious Holiday
For some, Thanksgiving is the second most popular time of the year. And according to a story from Tyron Spearman, that’s because it is a ‘delicious holiday’. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance …
Study Shows OJ Benefits for Children
A new study finds that children who drink 100 percent orange juice (OJ) as part of a healthy diet have better overall diet quality and consume more nutrients than those who do not. The research also adds to a growing body of evidence showing consumption of 100 percent OJ has no impact on weight in children. Authors of the study …
An Uncertain Season for Producers, Retailers and Buyers of Turkeys
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought a bit of uncertainty for not only turkey producers, but also retailers and shoppers. Gary Crawford has the story. USDA livestock analyst Shayle Shagam explains why supermarkets had to pay more for turkeys this year, but did not charge more to their shoppers. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Chilled and Ground Seasoned Pork Major Drivers for U.S. Pork in Japan
During the recent U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Strategic Planning Conference, USMEF Vice President of Marketing, Jesse Austin, updated pork producers and exporters on two product categories that are critical to U.S. pork’s success in Japan – chilled pork and ground seasoned pork. Joe Schuele has more details. Japan has traditionally been the leading value market for U.S. pork, with …
National 4-H Council Awarded $3 Million to Support 4-H at Home
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing more than $10.5 million to support educators across the country. Funds are going to technical schools, community and junior colleges, and youth development programs, including the Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program. NIFA is giving a $3 million grant to the National 4-H Council to support the continued development of 4-H at …