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Now is the time to make sure your pressure canner is in top working order. Nebraska Extension is hitting the road with its Pressure Canner Testing Roadshow, offering free dial-gauge pressure canner testing at locations across north central Nebraska. Home canners are encouraged to stop by, meet extension educator Brittany Spieker, and ensure equipment is safe to use. "Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested at least once a year," said Spieker, who serves as the Food, Nutrition, and...

Salute the kernel This is a perfect time to enjoy delicious Nebraska-grown sweet corn. It’s not only tasty, but nutritious. Did you know that corn is a great source of fiber, potassium, folate and vitamin A? Not only that, an ear of corn only contains about 80 calories. What is the best way to cook sweet corn? It can be grilled, roasted, cooked in boiling water on the stovetop or even microwaved. When eating just buttered corn-on-the-cob, I remove the husks, wrap the ear in waxed paper and m... Full story