{"id":123379,"date":"2024-11-08T07:18:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-08T00:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=123379"},"modified":"2024-11-08T07:18:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-08T00:18:48","slug":"thanksgiving-holiday-by-the-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=123379","title":{"rendered":"Thanksgiving holiday by the numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"embed\" data-video-id=\"play-60948c261001519\" class=\"m video-player\"><a href=\"\" class=\"video-link\"><span class=\"overlay\"\/> <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/320\/179\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/640\/358\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/768\/432\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/1536\/864\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" width=\"1984\" height=\"1116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/992\/558\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/1984\/1116\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static-media.fox.com\/ms\/stg1\/weather\/992\/558\/play-60948c261001519--snap_1668785673804.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"As we load up our plates for Thanksgiving dinner, it might be tempting to sneak your dogs a snack from the table.\u00a0But be aware that there are some foods your dog can't enjoy with you this Thanksgiving.\" width=\"992\" height=\"558\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"sub-text\">As we load up our plates for Thanksgiving dinner, it might be tempting to sneak your dogs a snack from the table.\u00a0But be aware that there are some foods your dog can&#8217;t enjoy with you this Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Nearly 300 million Americans celebrate Thanksgiving every fourth Thursday of November with classics such as Turkey, stuffing and cranberries, but did you ever wonder where all the staples come from?<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/minnesota\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota<\/a> annually harvests the most turkeys, while Wisconsin is the top cranberry-producing state.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">American tastes evolve over time, and menu items that were once popular may be replaced by options that feel more trendy or cheaper in some circumstances.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">A family\u2019s Thanksgiving feast typically runs between $40 and $70, with factors such as the weather, inflation and diseases playing a role in the availability and cost of products.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Here\u2019s a breakdown of some of the most popular menu items for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/how-weather-affects-whats-on-thanksgivings-menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR THANKSGIVING MENU<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Turkey production<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The United States produces more turkeys than any other country in the world, with more than 6 billion pounds harvested every year.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">States such as Minnesota, North Carolina, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/iowa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iowa<\/a> and California account for most of the production.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The USDA estimated that the value of turkeys produced around the country in 2023 was $6.57 billion.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to agriculture experts, the climate largely does not play a role in production, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/drought\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drought<\/a> conditions can impact corn and associated feed costs of the animals.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatturkey.org\/turkeystats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the National Turkey Federation<\/a>, farmers export more than 10% of production to international markets, with Mexico being the largest importer of poultry.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The protein\u2019s popularity has generally decreased in the U.S., with only around 90% of households telling surveys that they planned to serve it around Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Younger consumers and those who are more health conscious are said to be shifting towards alternative proteins and plant-based products.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/how-weather-plays-an-important-role-for-the-nations-cranberry-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW WEATHER PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR THE NATION\u2019S CRANBERRY CROPS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Cranberry production<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">In addition to turkey production, the U.S. is also the leading producer of cranberries.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to data from the USDA, states such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/wisconsin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wisconsin<\/a>, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington produce nearly the entire harvest.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ers.usda.gov\/data-products\/chart-gallery\/gallery\/chart-detail\/?chartId=105095\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Badger State annually produces<\/a> more than half of the nation\u2019s crop and are grown in what are often called bogs.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">These low-lying areas make it easier for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/how-weather-plays-an-important-role-for-the-nations-cranberry-crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">farmers to conduct what is called \u2018wet harvesting,\u2019<\/a> where the marshes are flooded, and the berries float to the top.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Overall, the crops are considered to be relatively hardy but can be impacted by droughts during the growing season.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to experts, a drought can lead to everything from delayed harvests to shriveled-up berries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The USDA reports the country\u2019s production is on a steady trend but is highly seasonal, with most products used for juice.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/statistically-when-is-the-best-time-to-travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHAT DAY STATISTICALLY HAS THE BEST WEATHER FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVEL?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Sweet potato production<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Unlike turkeys and cranberries, the U.S. is not the largest producer of sweet potatoes in the world but annually ranks in the top ten.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to the USDA,\u00a0California, Mississippi and Louisiana are all notable producers of potatoes, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Carolina<\/a> leads the way annually, producing more than 60% of the country\u2019s crop.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to farmers, the potatoes prefer long, hot summers, but their production can be interrupted when moisture levels are high.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Due to their health benefits such as Vitamins C and A, sweet potatoes have increased in popularity and are not just a seasonal product.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Hurricanes such as Florence, Matthew and Floyd have significantly impacted agricultural production, which is centered in the eastern half of the Tar Heel State.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.ncsu.edu\/blog\/2019\/09\/farmers-felt-floyds-full-force-beginning-in-onslow-county\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According to the State of North Carolina<\/a>, nearly half of all crops, which consisted of cotton, soybeans, sweet potatoes and soybeans, were lost during flooding from Hurricane Floyd in 1999.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Despite gusty winds and heavy rains from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/weather-news\/helene-death-toll-surpasses-100-north-carolina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helene<\/a> during the 2024 hurricane season, the greatest impacted areas were outside of the coastal plains, sparing many farmers the brunt of the storm.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured featured-image component-center\">\n<div class=\"m\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/288\/162\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/576\/324\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"576\" height=\"324\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/720\/405\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1440\/810\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1336\/752\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" width=\"1336\" height=\"752\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxweather.com\/static.foxweather.com\/www.foxweather.com\/content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/668\/376\/nc-pop.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"North Carolina land usage map\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p class=\"title\">North Carolina land usage map<\/p>\n<p class=\"sub-text\"><strong> (FOX Weather)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/when-where-plants-harvest-grow-us-farming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WHAT SEASON DO FRUITS AND VEGETABLES GROW IN?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Green bean production<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Similar to turkeys and cranberries, Wisconsin is the nation\u2019s leading producer of green beans, with more than 600 million pounds of the snap beans produced annually.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">States such as Michigan, Illinois, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/florida\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida<\/a>, New York and Oregon are also large producers of vegetables, according to the USDA.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Green beans are considered by agricultural experts to be one of the most popular vegetables to grow in the garden and can be grown throughout the Lower 48.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.uga.edu\/publications\/detail.html?number=C1006&amp;title=home-garden-green-beans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">University of Georgia\u2019s agricultural extension<\/a>, green beans grow best when air temperatures range from 65 \u00b0F to 85 \u00b0F and soil temperatures are at least 55 \u00b0F.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">There is a threshold for temperatures being too warm &#8211; generally, anything above 85 \u00b0F can lead to wilting and slow crop production.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/extreme-weather\/corn-sweat-feels-like-temperature\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW \u2018CORN SWEAT\u2019 IS MAKING THE MIDWEST\u2019S SUMMER FEEL EVEN HOTTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">Corn production<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The country is annually the world\u2019s largest producer of corn, with Iowa, Illinois and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/nebraska\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nebraska<\/a> leading the way in production.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Variations of drought-resistant seeds have helped lead to record-breaking harvests in recent years.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">During a banner year, farmers usually produce more than 350 million metric tons of corn.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Farming is highly dependent on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/climate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">climate<\/a> forecasts, which can serve as a guide to when the planting season starts.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Studies show when corn is planted in late April or early May, it can lead to maximum yields, but planting is dependent on the last freeze date. Colder springs can delay the start of harvesting, which leads to less production.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Additionally, corn is highly susceptible to\u00a0drought, and a lack of water can lead to lower yields and smaller kernels.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">According to the USDA, most corn is used for energy production and livestock feed, such as turkeys.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/how-to-watch-fox-weather-on-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>HOW TO WATCH FOX WEATHER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-4e81e892=\"\">How much do farmers typically earn off a Thanksgiving feast?<\/h2>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">Farmers only receive a small percentage of what consumers spend in the grocery store, according to data from the USDA and the National Farmers Union.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">In 2023, growers earned between 2-13% on most popular items, despite rising prices in grocery stores on holiday staples.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/nfu.org\/2023\/11\/13\/nfu-releases-2023-farmers-share-of-thanksgiving-food-dollar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFU estimated<\/a> that a farmer\u2019s take home share on a 11-pound turkey was only 66 cents while cranberries earned a farmer around 29 cents.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The union attributed the apparent disparities in earnings to decades of mergers and acquisitions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/category\/agriculture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agriculture<\/a> and food supply industries.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The organization has called for more vigorous enforcement and increased transparency regarding prices to ensure that consumers know where their dollars are going every time they visit the grocery store.<\/p>\n<p data-v-438398f6=\"\">The\u00a0National Retail\u00a0Federation says that the late fall and winter months are typically the busiest for stores, with activity leveling off after the new year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxweather.com\/learn\/thanks-food-production-cost-harvest-weather\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we load up our plates for Thanksgiving dinner, it might be tempting to sneak your dogs a snack from the table.\u00a0But be aware that there are some foods your &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=123379\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9472],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-123379","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-weather","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123379","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=123379"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123379\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=123379"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=123379"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=123379"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}