Tag: food
How to reduce food waste at home
Learn how to reduce food waste in your home to curb food insecurity during the pandemic by getting creative with the food in your fridge and freezer.
More people turning to canning to preserve food this year
Home food preservation is expected to be very popular this year, as many people have taken on new hobbies to pass time while staying home during quarantine.
Tips for stocking up in case of emergency
If you're stocking up to prepare for an emergency, or considering it, find out what experts say you actually need.
Study suggests 30% food waste in US
American households waste, on average, almost a third of the food they acquire. This waste could be costing the average household about $1,866 per year.
Drop the snark, see the opportunity in meatless trends
Meatless burgers represent environmental consciousness and social connected-ness right now. So, what do we farmers and ranchers do? Do we make fun of vegans and post memes about vegetables on social media, or do we take a breath and think about why we work the land and how we can adapt to change?
Whipping the soy-boys no way to win
In his column this week, Alan Guebert sheds some light on the recent growth of the meatless meat market and tells farmers why they shouldn't even be mad.
Using less plastic has big benefits
The average American takes home almost 1,500 plastic bags every year. You can make a difference by switching to reusable bags to do your grocery shopping.
Corn is a grass and so much more
Just in time for peak sweet corn season, Scott Shalaway digs into the history, biology and many uses of corn.
Milk is best drink to reduce burn of chili peppers
People who enjoy spicy food, containing capsaicin, should choose milk to reduce the burn, according to Penn State researchers.
Cucumber pickles offer health benefits
In a recent study, scientists identified, for the first time in fermented cucumbers, four peptides known to have anti-hypertensive properties.
