How to find, harvest and enjoy American persimmon
Learn how to find and identify American persimmon trees, when to harvest their fruit and how to enjoy your bounty.
Asthma differences in adults and children
As the winter cold season melts into seasonal spring allergies, many people may start to experience sneezing, wheezing and other breathing difficulties.
Are different kinds of salts better for your health?
There are many types of salt available now, and each one has a slightly different amount of sodium in it. Learn more about different types of salt.
Local dairy farmer and processor advocate for dairy on school menus
Pennsylvania dairy farmers Jason Frye and Steve Turner joined American Dairy Association North East for the Pittsburgh School Food Service Summit
Fuzzy and full of nutrients, peaches are a summertime staple
Peaches are packed with vitamin C and other antioxidants, which research suggests may help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Small changes can go far in preventing childhood obesity
Parents and physicians can work together to help a child make positive changes to their diet, physical activity and reaction to emotions.
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.
Farmers earn 11.9 cents out of each Thanksgiving food dollar
For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents.
How to save time, money on groceries
Planning ahead doesn’t have to be an arduous task to save you time and money at the grocery store.
Disease-resistant apples perform better than old varieties
You may not find them in stores yet, but it’s only a matter of time before new disease-resistant apple cultivars are more popular than old favorites.
