The Medical Minute: Know the risks from ticks this summer
Dr. David Ingram, a physician and researcher at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, shares his insights about the health risks from ticks.
Lone star tick bites could result in red meat allergies
Lone star ticks could cause some people to develop an allergy to red meat after being bitten.
Grilled cheese and leftovers
I was talking to a friend of mine over the weekend who mentioned that she didn’t see the Ask Jen column in last week’s...
Is there a market for locally-grown broccoli on the East Coast?
As part of the project, plant breeders at Cornell are developing strains of broccoli that can be grown successfully on the East Coast.
Food safety starts on the farm
Growers can boost food safety on the farm by recognizing risks and implementing precautions in four areas of risk: water, animals, soil and handling.
Birdsong Farm: Community, environment are top priorities
In Hiram, Ohio, Birdsong Farm owner, Matt Herbruck, says: “I realized I needed to do a job I felt good about at the end of the day."
Cooking with quinoa
Quinoa is a versatile seed-like grain that can easily become a part of your diet.
Cakes and Breads in Jars: Are They Safe?
Canned breads and cakes have the potential to deliver a dangerous dose of Clostridium botulinum spores, which cause botulism.
Try This 10-question Summer Food Safety Quiz
Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your outdoor cooking and dining experiences. Take this quiz and see how you can decrease your chances of getting sick.
How to grow your own microgreens
Learn what you can grow as microgreens and how to start growing your own microgreens at home in nine simple steps.
