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Cornell chefs using foods grown at university
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cornell Dining has purchased food from local sources for years, but this fall it is taking the “local foods” concept to a whole new level by buying corn, potatoes, squash and ornamental gourds directly from Cornell’s farms. University farms As part of the Farms-to-Dining Initiative, Cornell chefs are now using produce grown
Researchers seek ways to control perennial weeds in organic fields
WOOSTER, Ohio – Ohio State University scientists have received a four-year, $400,000 USDA grant to tackle a deep-rooted thorn in organic farming’s side.
5 tips for picking the perfect carving pumpkin
Not all pumpkins have the same shelf life. Here are a few telltale signs of a healthy pumpkin to look for when choosing one for a jack o’lantern this fall.
Giant pumpkin growers share tricks of the trade
The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will hold a free giant pumpkin growing seminar.
Cattlemen’s Beef Board’s budget cut by 6.6 percent, advertising slashed
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — The Beef Promotion Operating Committee has recommended a $45.8 million Cattlemen’s Beef Board budget for fiscal year 2009, reflecting a 6.6 percent decrease from the $49 million budget for 2008. The 2009 budget for the beef board, which administers the national checkoff program, must be approved by the full beef board and
All in the plant family: vegetable classification and cultivation
Vegetable plants in the same family have similar characteristics. Familiarity with plant families gives gardeners keen insight to plants’ unique needs.
How to protect vining vegetables from powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is one of the most common vegetable garden diseases. Learn how to prevent its establishment and treat your plants when they are infected.
Here’s the scoop on cooking and baking with pumpkin
Sure, you can buy canned pure pumpkin, but why not change up your fall cooking and baking schedule by making your own puree right from the pumpkin?
Pa. Dept. of Agriculture offers guidance on spotted lanternflies
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Fred Strathmeyer recently spoke to Philadelphians about the invasive spotted lanternfly.
This season’s seed, next season’s harvest: A seed saving primer
In August everyone enjoys eating summer’s garden harvest, especially water and muskmelons. But they are likely spitting those valuable seeds into the trash. Saving seed is a wise economic and environmental choice and it’s easier than you think
