Producing Virginia's Small Grains For Human Consumption
Author: Kathleen M. Stadler, Extension Specialist, Nutrition, Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise; Dan Brann, Extension Specialist, Grains; and Elizabeth Rucker, Extension Research Associate, Department of Crop and Soil ... [... more]
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Some Solutions To Difficulties Of Home-Curing Pork
For centuries, meat has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking. Chinese ancestors have used salt to cure and preserve meat since the 13th Century B.C. Preservation by smoking is believed to have been developed inadvertently by primitive ... [... more]
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How to Beef-Up Your Food Dollar
Americans continue to spend more of their dollars to buy beef than any other alternative for the main dish. Consumers like the "sizzle as well as the steak." This observation suggests why beef cuts, especially steaks, are served at upscale ... [... more]
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Selection and Care of Knives
A sharp knife makes meat cutting easier and safer. If this basic tool of the meat industry, which is one of the cheapest and the most frequently used, is kept sharp, the task of cutting meat is less tiresome. A sharp knife cuts through meat with ... [... more]
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Composting Your Organic Kitchen Wastes with Worms
Author: Lori Marsh, Extension Engineer, Biological Systems Engineering Department; Virginia Tech Every home kitchen generates food scraps for disposal. Throwing these scraps in the garbage can create odor problems and adds to the volume of waste ... [... more]
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Insect Pests of Water Garden Plants
Authors: Laurie Fox, Horticulture Associate, Hampton Roads AREC; Sherry Kern, Graduate Student, Hampton Roads AREC; and John Davidson, Professor Emeritus, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland Aphids are often called plant lice. ... [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions about Biotechnology
The term "biotechnology" was coined in 1917, and was defined as "using organisms or their products for commercial purposes." Using this definition, baking bread, making beer and wine, selectively breeding for desired traits in plants [... more]
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Dry-Curing Virginia Style Ham
Authors: Paul P. Graham, Extension Specialist, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech; N. G. Marriott, Extension Specialist, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Tech; R. F. Kelly, Retired Professor, Department of ... [... more]
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Preparation of Whole Roastling Pigs
Roasting a whole pig to serve a large group can be done by several methods. However, the procedure should be well planned in order to ensure satisfactory results. Consider that: The variance in thickness of muscle groups will result in a ... [... more]
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Winterizing the Water Garden
Water gardens require maintenance throughout the year. Preparation for the winter months is especially important for the survival of both the aquatic plants and the wildlife in and around the pond. Some plants will not tolerate winter weather and ... [... more]
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Biotechnology and Human Health
Modern day biotechnology is seeking new and better ways to enhance our quality of life through improvements in human health and nutrition. This publication will introduce you to new applications of biotechnology that are being explored to ... [... more]
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TMDLs (Total Maximum Daily Loads) - Terms and Definitions
Authors: Brian Benham, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist; Kevin Brannan, Research Associate; Theo Dillaha, Professor; Saied Mostaghimi, Professor; and Gene Yagow, Research Scientist; Virginia Tech The definitions of TMDL-related terms ... [... more]
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