USDA is launching a new campaign that highlights the importance of maintaining healthy poultry, be it private or commercial ownership. Stephanie Ho has more information. Defending America’s Poultry is a Sustained Effort Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, …
Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners
Cathy Isom has, over the past few days, given you the particulars about various types of chickens for a backyard flock. Today, Cathy has a few tips on raising backyard chickens for beginners. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raising Backyard Chickens for Beginners Raising backyard chickens may seem pretty easy, but one question you need answered before …
Turkey Prices at Ten Year Low
Ahead of Thanksgiving, turkey prices have hit a ten-year low. A report by Purdue University estimates turkey prices this year for Thanksgiving will average $1.45 per pound. Jayson Lusk, a professor and department head of Purdue’s Department of Agricultural Economics, says lower commodity prices, such as corn and soybeans used to make feed for animals, is “one of the drivers.” …
U.S. Turkey Exports Declining
U.S. turkey products are having a tough time in world export markets. Gary Crawford has the story. U.S. Turkey Exports Declining Sponsored ContentCommitment From Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Members Seeks To Move Research ForwardDecember 5, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Support For Cattle Producers Regardless of Herd SizeNovember 28, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Expands the promotion and educational work of …
Charming Chicken with Big Personality
Cathy Isom continues her series on chickens by telling us a bit about the charming chickens with a big personality known for producing blue eggs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Charming Chicken with Big Personality Cream Legbar chickens are charming small birds with a big personality and several funny little quirks. They sport a fabulous crest on …
One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds
In This Land of Ours, Cathy Isom discusses one of the most popular chicken breeds that has been raised and loved for many years. One of the Most Popular Chicken Breeds Orpingtons are one of the most popular chicken breeds that are versatile with good egg-laying and meat-production qualities, as well as exceptional maternal capabilities. Orpingtons also make for wonderful …
New Biosecurity Campaign to Protect Live Poultry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is launching a new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial and backyard poultry. Considering the devastating impact of the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak in 2014-2015, as well as this year’s outbreak of virulent Newcastle disease, the timing is right …
Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run
Cathy Isom fills us inm about the gentle giants of the chicken run. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Gentle Giants of the Chicken Run If you’re looking for a gentle bigfoot in your chicken pen that also makes for one of the best mothers of all time, look no further than the Cochin chicken. This beautiful, big …
Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Down for Third Straight Year
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 33rd annual survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $48.90, or less than $5.00 per person. This is a 22-cent decrease from last year’s average of $49.12. “Since 2015, the average cost of Thanksgiving dinner has declined steadily and is …
Royalty of the Poultry World
Cathy Isom tells us about the breed of chickens known as the Royalty of the Poultry World. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Royalty of the Poultry World Polish chickens are some of the most interesting looking, yet comical birds, that will ever grace your flock. It could be the colorful crowns on their heads, or the way …