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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…
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Quick and Easy After-School Snacks with Plant Protein
ANKENY, Iowa — The Soyfoods Council offers an array of after-school snack ideas. Soy protein satisfies snack cravings and keeps hunger away until dinnertime. Offering more healthful after-school snacks makes sense. According to CDC health data, approximately 20% of U.S. children and adolescents are obese. Also, a new study presented at the 2024 annual meeting…
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Move It, Move It: How Travel Makes Us Happier
WASHINGTON — Travel is crucial to happiness. Too strong? More than 80% of all respondents to Going’s annual “ State of Travel ” survey say travel is either “critical” or “important” to happiness — worth giving up Netflix or pizza so they could travel. The study confirms earlier research on travel’s effect on happiness. In 2020, Nature published a…
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USDA Grant Funds Cocoa Benefits Research to Combat Obesity-Related Health Issues
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cocoa may be the dark horse in the race against obesity, according to researchers at Penn State. Nearly one in three adults are overweight and more than two in five have obesity in the U.S., both conditions that come with inflammation-related health concerns. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a research team,…
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Lyme Disease, Tick Bite Prevention Best Practices
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Representatives from the Shapiro Administration’s Departments of Health (DOH), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), and Environmental Protection (DEP) visited Memorial Lake State Park in Dauphin County to highlight the importance of residents taking precautions to prevent Lyme disease and tick bites. “Spending time outdoors is an important way to support health and…
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Hang the moon with twilight gardens
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Twilight gardens delight the senses of sight and smell by adding another dimension to the gardening experience, says Gwen Funk, University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist. Also known as moon gardens, twilight gardens use white flowers and plants to capture reflected moonlight. “The use of the color white showcases how we can,…
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Pumpkin Spice Lattes thanks to farmers
Ag In an Instant: Pumpkin Spice Lattes thanks to farmers and National Wellness Month khqa.com
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Temperate Fall Weather Is Great for Gardening Enthusiasts
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahomans are still experiencing typical summer heat, but with the fall season quickly approaching, it’s time to get those cool-season plants planted. The cooler weather and hopefully increased rainfall are a good combination for growing cool-season vegetables and extending the growing season for some warm-season crops. A few good choices for a…
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Are Tomatoes a Fruit? 7 Food Arguments That Never End
GREENWICH, N.Y. — Prepare to be shocked by these revelations about food that will challenge your opinion around its classification. Could tomatoes belong in the fruit aisle, and should cereals be shelved next to canned soups? Find out where you stand in these heated debates about food classification. Do milk alternatives count as dairy? Non-dairy…
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Batch Cook Like a Pro and Get More Time to Enjoy the End of Summer
GREENWICH, N.Y. — When it comes to meal prep efficiency, batch cooking stands as a time-saving hero. This practice involves preparing multiple meals at once to streamline daily cooking tasks. By dedicating a few hours to batch cooking, you can enjoy ready-made meals for a week or more, reducing stress and saving valuable time. Benefits…
