As a result of Delaware research and demonstrations, seedless watermelon production in the state grew from zero to 630 acres in the past six years. A national beef quality audit indicates that excess fat, blemishes, insufficient marbling, inconsistent cut sizes and other undesirable traits reduce customer satisfaction with beef. About 38 percent of participants changed their herd health program and 43 percent changed their sires to improve feedlot performance or carcass quality. Oklahoma, Ohio and other states also have programs that help beef producers market cattle that produce higher quality products for consumers. Poultry meat must be under refrigeration for four to six hours before deboning to avoid toughening.
Nobody likes pizza cheese that runs, blisters, burns or turns to greasy oil when the oven gets hot.
Wisconsin researchers developed a new method for making pizza cheese with optimal flavor texture and melting properties. Cheese plants in Wisconsin and Puerto Rico expect to use the method. The cheese is likely to be used in grilled sandwiches, frozen dinners and baked goods.