Set of vacuum packed beef (iStock - Ilia Nesolenyi)

Be careful when vacuum-packing your foods

A food thermometer helps to assure the quality of food items and reduces over-cooking. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University Research and Extension.)

Food Safety Education Month: Food thermometers are a kitchen must-have  

With the beginning of a new school year, parents and caregivers may be concerned about whether children are eating the food in their lunch boxes. The more important concern, though, is whether the food is safe to eat. (Photo courtesy of FAPC.)

K-State food safety expert shares tips for packing school lunches

All Aboard Wheat Harvest contributor wins soups and salads category in HPJ cookbook

Sorghum researcher discusses sorghum, bioenergy during webinar

(Journal stock photo.)

Checkoffs do have consequences, reader says

In the garden: Why is my crop not producing fruit?

  • By Maddy Rohr Kansas State University Research and Extension

Summer fruits, vegetables boost opportunities for healthier eating

  • By Pat Melgares Kansas State University Research and Extension