The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) commends the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new outreach campaign focused on preventing the spread of infectious poultry diseases in both commercial and backyard poultry. Poultry is Georgia’s top agricultural sector, contributing more than $25 billion to Georgia’s economy annually. Georgia also leads in the industry as one of the top five broiler producing …
Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom has covered the restrictions, zoning, and several different types of chickens for your backyard flock. Today, Cathy gets down to business of money by letting you know about how much it will cost you to raise backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Cost of Raising Backyard Chickens Dreams of having your farm fresh eggs …
Zoned for Backyard Chickens
In yesterday’s program, Cathy Isom discussed some common restrictions for having a backyard flock. Today, she continues by letting you know how to find out if your zoned for backyard chickens. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Zoned for Backyard Chickens You”ll need to dig a little deeper in your local zoning laws to see whether you can …
Common Restrictions to Backyard Chickens
Cathy Isom continues her series on keeping chickens. She tells us some of the common restrictions when it comes to your backyard flock. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Common Restrictions to Backyard Chickens There are varying laws for each community. Some laws will not permit you to keep chickens at all while others will allow you to …
Defending America’s Poultry is a Sustained Effort
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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
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 …