United Fresh, USDA partner for produce inspection training courses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Fresh Foundation, through the Center for Food Safety & Quality, has announced the 2011 dates for its Produce Inspection...
Scientists pursue weed control options for use in organic production systems
LAWRENCE, Kan. -- What is the most critical problem facing today's organic grower?The USDA's Invasive Weed Management Unit says the answer is weeds. They...
Expert says canning venison is good alternative to grinding the meat
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Deer hunting is an old tradition worth preserving, and when it comes to preserving venison, according to a food scientist...
Effort to protect birds in spill zone exceeds expectations
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar recently announced a coordinated effort with landowners across eight states to protect and...
Customized Wisconsin Potato Harley-Davidson becomes centerpiece of charity event
Ricky McCloud, winner of the Spudster, with David Schools, chairman of the board of Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co.
ANTIGO, Wis. -- One lucky person in...
Gardeners will want to attend conference
SUGARCREEK, Ohio -- All around the world, growing urban populations are seeking community spaces -- parks, victory gardens, greenways and gardens -- as essential...
Agricultural district designation protects farms and farmers
COLUMBUS -- Q: I've been hearing about agricultural districts; what are they? A: An agricultural district is a legal description of farmland property that,...
Extreme conditions forecast for winter
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- This year across the U.S., Joe Bastardi, AccuWeather chief long-range forecaster, is forecasting harsh cold and snow from the Northwest...
USDA official inspects OARDC storm damage, recovery continues
WOOSTER, Ohio -- Officials continue to clean, assess and rebuild at Ohio State University's Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster, Ohio, more...
Western elk hunt: Getting there was half the battle, and a lot of fun
Columnist and outdoors writer Mike Tontimonia takes readers along on a high country, western elk hunt.
