Calories listed on menus don’t sway eating decisions
Carnegie Mellon University researchers recently put menu labels to the test by investigating whether providing diners with recommended calorie intake information along with the menu items caloric content would improve their food choices.
Ashland, Ohio’s Andy White wins International Auctioneer Championship
Andy White, Ashland, Ohio, won the International Auctioneers Competition July 19.
Farmers market chickens have higher levels of bacteria, says study
Whole chickens purchased from farmers markets throughout Pennsylvania contained significantly higher levels of bacteria that can cause foodborne illness compared to raw, whole chickens from grocery stores in the region, according to a small scale study by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Ohio Swiss Cheese Association releases second cheese contest results
This is the second of three contests held during the year of 2013 to determine the grand champion and reserve champion cheesemakers for the year of 2013.
‘Mooofins’ win first place in national finals
When you think of national championships and Penn State defeating teams from Iowa State and Ohio State universities, you think football, volleyball or wrestling, right?
But the Food Science Product Development Team? Well you can add muffins -- or rather mooofins -- to footballs, volleyballs and wrestling mats as props to a student squad title.
Holstein youth earn national recognition
Holstein Association USA recognized several junior members for their notable accomplishments of breeding and owning high performing Holstein cattle.
USDA extends crop reporting deadline
COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency recently announced an extension of the FSA acreage reporting deadline.
Farmers and landowners have an...
Supplemental forage cover crops can add grazing or haying options in fall
Pasture growth has been tremendous so far this year, but late summer heat and dry spells can change conditions quickly.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of July 25, 2013:
NEW SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — The Springfield Booster Boys 4-H Club held a mandatory meeting June 27 at the Cabin.
Those taking livestock were reminded to...
A roundup of FFA news for the week of July 25, 2013:
WAYNE, Ohio — The Pymatuning Valley FFA held its annual pie auction at the Ashtabula County Antique Engine Club Show July 6 after a...
