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Stock Up on Butter Now—It May Be More Expensive This Holiday Season
Stock Up on Butter Now—It May Be More Expensive This Holiday Season AOL
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Grocery price check: Pantry picks at Walmart, Giant, Safeway in DMV
Grocery price check: Pantry picks at Walmart, Giant, Safeway in DMV AOL
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How to Keep Your Poinsettias Beautiful Through the Holidays
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Poinsettias are a holiday season staple and there are a few things you can do as a consumer to make your purchase last to the New Year. Andrew King, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife Research ornamental specialist and assistant professor in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, said nurseries and retail stores will soon…
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The Great Ketchup Debate: 7 Condiment Controversies That Split Families
WASHINGTON — Whether it’s ketchup on steak or mustard in a PB&J, everyone seems to have a condiment quirk bound to ruffle some feathers. Discover some of the most controversial condiment choices that can turn any family meal into a lively debate. See where you stand in these saucy showdowns. Explore these condiment clashes and…
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Enjoy the Holiday Season With a Local Christmas Tree
MEXICO, N.Y. — The holiday season is quickly approaching and purchasing a local Christmas tree is one way to get into the festive spirit. Christmas tree growers from across Oswego County collectively sell around 15,000 trees per year on nearly 1,000 acres! No matter the shape or size, our Christmas tree growers are ready to…
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Op-Ed: Our Health, Our Responsibility: Making America Healthy Again
AUSTIN — As the Agriculture Commissioner of one of the country’s largest farming and ranching states, I am excited that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined President Trump, lending his powerful voice to the MAGA movement. For years, I advocated for policies that put American health first, and with President Trump back in the White…
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Support local agriculture this holiday season
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As the holidays approach, Kentuckians across the Commonwealth prepare to celebrate with family, food, and festive gatherings. It’s a time of togetherness and gratitude, and it’s also an opportunity to reflect on how we can strengthen our communities. One powerful way we can do this is by choosing to support local businesses…
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Holiday Blooms Need to Be Planted Soon
MANHATTAN, Kan – ‘Tis the season to start thinking about decking the halls with holiday décor, which may include some of the season’s most colorful flowers. “Now is the time to start amaryllis if you wish to have them in bloom for Christmas,” said Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini. Amaryllis, genus name Hippeastrum, are…
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Soybean Farmers Talk Turkey as Thanksgiving Approaches
PRINCETON, Ky. — Farmers are, by and large, big on family. As the weather turns cooler and we look toward the end of the year, two of the biggest, most family-oriented holidays for many of us are on the horizon. With the first of those being Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for turkey. Poultry is Kentucky’s number…
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Keep Food Safety in Mind this Thanksgiving
Keep Food Safety in Mind this Thanksgiving GlobeNewswire
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Are You Average? Study Reveals Americans’ Weekly Sandwich Count
WASHINGTON — Grilled cheese, chicken, and turkey rule the sandwich category, according to a recent survey. The poll of 2,000 general population Americans revealed their favorite sandwiches, how preferences vary, and even some secret sandwich hacks. According to the results, Americans’ favorite sandwiches are: Grilled cheese (42%), chicken (40%), turkey (30%) ham (27%) tuna (24%),…
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Blood Harvest: Craigslist Serial Killers Lure Victims With Fake Farm
Blood Harvest: Craigslist Serial Killers Lure Victims With Fake Farm Agweb Powered by Farm Journal
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Sleep Is No Light Matter for Bees
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — In an emerging red flag for the digital era, sleep experts have warned us to avoid screen time in bed, sounding the alarm that light emitted from phones and other electronic devices can disrupt our sleep patterns. That’s one way that science is waking up to the broad range of health…
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There Are Flowers Too? Some Plants Prized for Foliage Surprise Gardeners With Late-Season Blooms
NEW YORK — I’ve been taking Miguel, my 12-year-old Havanese, for 3,500-step walks around the neighborhood lately (and telling myself he’s the only one who can’t handle longer strolls). And now that the weather is cooling, I’m noticing that some of the plants we encounter along the way look nothing like their mid-summer selves. Sure,…
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Health & Taste Rated as Most Important Considerations When Purchasing Meat
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Environmental sustainability isn’t a major factor influencing meat consumption decisions for most Americans, despite increasing awareness of the climate impacts of red meat production, according to Rutgers researchers. The study, published in Appetite, examined meat and seafood consumption patterns among a nationally representative sample of more than 1,200 U.S. adults. Researchers…
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Simple Steps to Keep Food Borne Illness Off the Menu This Holiday Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the 2024 holiday season quickly approaching, many Americans are planning their holiday meals. Amid the rush, it’s easy to overlook essential food safety precautions, but following these tips from University of Tennessee Extension can help ensure you and your guests enjoy holiday meals that are both delicious and safe. “Hosting a…
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You’ve Found a Turkey That’s been Frozen for Years. Is it Safe to Eat?
You’ve Found a Turkey That’s been Frozen for Years. Is it Safe to Eat? Kiowa County Press
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Forest, Water, and Sunshine: How Winter Escapes Heal Better Than Any Supplements
WASHINGTON — “Winter is coming,” as the famous line from Game of Thrones goes, but so are the “winter blues,” or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Americans spend approximately 90% of their time indoors. But it’s hard to head outside when The Trust for Public Land’s 10-Minute Walk Program says 1 in 3 U.S. residents don’t have…
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Indiana Soybean Checkoff Takes Center Stage at World Food Championships
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) and U.S. Soy have a prominent role this weekend in the Kitchen Arena of the 2024 World Food Championships (WFC), the largest food sport competition focused on everyday cooking categories, Nov. 8-12 at the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Event Center.…
