Cicadas dangerous to people allergic to seafood
Cicadas are among those insects that are safe to eat. However, if you have any shellfish allergies, you should avoid eating cicadas.
Myths and facts about the five-second rule
Learn more about the five-second rule and how quickly bacteria can transfer to foods that are dropped on different surfaces.
Gene-editing technique corrects defect in heart tissue
Scientists have developed a CRISPR gene-editing technique that can potentially correct a majority of the mutations that cause Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Milk carton ‘sell-by’ dates may soon be more precise
The “sell-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate. Find out how researchers are advancing prediction techniques.
Good evidence fermented foods might be good for gut, and overall health says MU...
Fermented foods could be the key to improving gut and overall health.
Turkey day tips
Keep your Thanksgiving celebration food safe by following these tips.
Adaptations made during pandemic help meat processors avoid shortages
Meat processors learned a lot last year when they were forced to adapt during the pandemic. Those adaptations continue to help them avoid meat shortages.
How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Proper preparation, timing and technique help seedlings become healthy and productive plants.
Christmas Baking Photo Contest
Take a photo of your child helping you bake Christmas goodies and send it to us for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card! Photos will be accepted until Monday, Dec. 21 at 9 a.m.
COVID-19 pandemic worsening food insecurity
Bringing higher rates of unemployment and poverty, the pandemic has also pushed more people into a struggle to buy the basics, including food.
