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No need to cry over tainted milk
Despite the problems with milk in China, the U.S. dairy supply is safe. URBANA, Ill. — Problems such as those experienced with China’s milk supplies are not likely to occur in the United States, said a University of Illinois Extension dairy specialist. In the news “China is back in the news with the recall of
20 vegetables to plant midsummer for a fall harvest
Whether you want to replace early-maturing vegetables or you’ve had trouble getting things to grow, midsummer planting can give you a second chance.
Cooking with quinoa
Quinoa is a versatile seed-like grain that can easily become a part of your diet.
Scientists find food purifying method that cuts irradiation levels by half
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A team of Texas AgriLife Research engineers has developed a way to cut by as much as half the amount of irradiation needed to kill 99.999 percent of salmonella, E. coli and other pathogens on fresh produce. By packing produce in a Mylar bag filled with pure oxygen, Carmen Gomes, AgriLife
High tunnel help: Grow, sell your crops year-round
WOOSTER, Ohio – High tunnels – unheated, plastic-covered, relatively inexpensive structures – can grow lots of food on little land, can do it nearly 12 months out of the year even in the upper Midwest, and need fewer inputs than larger-scale, open-field farming methods.
Fall vegetable options
Produce is fresher and has its best taste when it ripens in its natural growth cycle. Find out what’s in season in Ohio and surrounding states during fall.
Raw or cooked? Depends on what nutrients you need
Which is better for you: raw or cooked vegetables? The answer, according to Tammy Roberts, a nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension, may surprise some people.
How to eat seasonally this fall
This fall, take advantage of the season’s variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.
How to plant a pizza garden
Is pizza a staple dinner entree at your house? Get your kids involved in making homemade pizza by planting a pizza garden!
How to plan your vegetable garden
Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Even a small vegetable garden can provide quite a bit food for a family with a good plan and proper care.
