Each month, scientists and educators with WSU Extension publish free guides helping business owners, growers, gardeners, and families stay informed about new research and best practices. New for April is a free guide by scientists…
WSU’s innovative microwave food safety tech rolls into action in India.
PULLMAN, Wash.—The irony probably wasn’t lost on Washington State University food engineer Juming Tang. Tang recently opened a bottle of lotus seeds to put in soup and smelled mold, a telltale sign that insect pests had already begun eating without him. Larvae hatched from eggs laid in the seeds create a moist environment for the […]
Record snow falls followed by ice storms stalked by warming temperatures create an environment perfect for devastating floods. With nearly a million Washington residents without power, Washington State University Extension experts have smart advice for keeping people and animals safe, as well as resources for recovering from disaster. Storm survival information is posted at http://ext.wsu.edu […]
TACOMA and PUYALLUP, Wash.—When Devin Drennen’s mother, Susan, offered her son ice cream for dessert, he asked for carrots instead. Why? The fifth-grader at Edison Elementary School in Tacoma learned through a nutrition class about the importance of eating fiber foods to maintain the health of the body’s digestive system. Students made carrot juice with […]
Climate Change, Grain Production Is Focus of $20 Million Grant for UI, WSU, OSU Helping one of the largest wheat producing regions in the world mitigate and successfully adapt to climate change is the focus of research that scientists from the University of Idaho, Washington State University and Oregon State University will conduct with a […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — Thanks to Washington State University food scientist Dong-Hyun Kang and his colleagues, the rising number of organic produce consumers around the world may soon be able to enjoy their fruits and veggies with less risk of food-borne illness than recent headlines have suggested.
PULLMAN, Wash. — Farms certified for exercising and documenting Good Agricultural Practices, or GAPs, not only improve on-farm food safety but also open potential new markets with buyers requiring GAPs certification. Washington State University is presenting a two-part educational series of GAPs workshops for growers in various locations around the state.
PULLMAN, Wash.— Food safety issues – from produce in the field to meals on the table – will be the focus of the next installment of Washington State University Extension’s “Research that Works for You” Webinar series. The presentation will begin at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 1, at http://breeze.wsu.edu/research_that_works_for_you/.
EVERETT, Wash. — Juicy ripe peaches, snapping fresh green beans, sweet raspberry jam, and crunchy dill pickles – nothing tastes better than home-preserved foods. In addition, a well-stocked pantry is a big first step towards ensuring your family always has plenty of healthy food available. However, safely preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats requires a bit […]