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Bonding over hot peppers and memories of past harvests and struggles
Bonding over hot peppers and memories of past harvests and struggles Agweek
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The New Wave of American Gourmet Ice Cream
WASHINGTON — A recent analysis from market research watchdog Technavio shows growing global interest in gourmet ice cream. International sales will expand 14% by 2027, a period through which American consumers will likely see new brands enter the market amid demand for premium quality products. Gourmet ice cream, comprising frozen custard, gelato, and sorbet, is…
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Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do
Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do MSN
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New USDA rules mean more options for vegan, vegetarian students and those with milk allergies
New USDA rules mean more options for vegan, vegetarian students and those with milk allergies WUSF
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Drowning Tomatoes for Science
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — I can barely hear Esther Ngumbi over the roar of greenhouse fans as she shows me around her rooftop laboratory in Morrill Hall. The benches are full of tomato plants, and the tomatoes don’t look good. Half of the plants are submerged in bins of water. Their leaves are yellow and withering.…
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From Cocoa Bean to Bar
NEWARK, Del. — Step into Juzhong Tan’s chocolate factory located in the University of Delaware’s O.A. Newton Building. Cacao beans clank against a cracking machine as Tan feeds them through to deshell them. The fresh, pungent smell of chocolate fills the laboratory. In January, the UD assistant professor of sensory science and food product development set…
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USDA cheers healthier school meals this fall
USDA cheers healthier school meals this fall Farms.com
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Storing Labor Day leftovers safely
Storing Labor Day leftovers safely Food Safety News
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Ranked: The 10 Worst U.S. States to Retire In
Ranked: The 10 Worst U.S. States to Retire In Visual Capitalist Licensing
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An ‘ad hoc’ North East sunflower trail becomes a hit summer activity
An ‘ad hoc’ North East sunflower trail becomes a hit summer activity NewcastleWorld
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Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?
While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.
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Gastronomy Under the Stars: Camping Food Ideas
WASHINGTON — In May, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) published the 2024 Annual Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report. The 10th annual report covers almost a decade of research charting the nation’s annual camping trends, best practices, and accessibility. The number of families who report camping within the past year has risen by 68% since the first…
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Students Tour U.S. Dairy Farms Through Field Trip Grants
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A group of 69 elementary and middle school teachers from a total of 22 states, including Pennsylvania, provided their students with hands-on learning experiences at local dairy farms this spring. The teachers, who are enrolled in the Dairy Excellence Foundation’s Discover Dairy program, received dairy farm field trip grants through the Dairy…
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Kentucky Soybean Board hosts SoyFoam Demo
PRINCETON, Ky. — The farmer-leaders of the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board (KSPB) met in Owensboro recently, and one of the meeting’s highlights was certainly the SoyFoam demonstration executed by the Owensboro Fire Department. KSPB Director and volunteer firefighter Jeff King set the demonstration up so that his fellow farmer-leaders (and the Owensboro FD) could see…
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11 Fun and Unusual Ways to Celebrate National Eat Outside Day
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Whether your summer is still going strong or your kids are gearing up for the first day of school, chances are you’re trying to hold on to those summer vibes while you can. Well, you’re in luck because National Eat Outside Day falls on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, making it the perfect…
