A low-cost, automated, pneumatic cut-to-length device, or cutter, for food and agricultural products is described in this fact sheet. The design of the device is simple, rugged and rapid to implement. A complete list of parts is provided, along with a diagram and photos of a prototype. Tips for construction and use of the cutter are given.

An explanation of the Home Baking Act of 2017 that also provides home bakers some basic tips for maintaining safe and wholesome baked goods.

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses known to cause mild to severe acute respiratory illnesses (SARs) in humans. The particular virus that is the cause of the 2019-2020 novel Coronavirus outbreak is the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which results in the COVID-19 illness and is the cause of the COVID-19 global pandemic. [SARS-CoV-2 is technically the virus, and COVID-19 is the illness; the terms are often used interchangeably].

Characteristics, nutritional properties and tips for purchasing different types of olive oils.

Scrim lumber processes and properties for manufacturing long small diameter logs into disintegrated long fiber bundles.

The standards of produce safety highlighting the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the Produce Safety Rule (PSR).

Market trends of gluten-free products and basic information about how labeling a product “gluten-free” can affect its marketability.

Learn about the types of fillers available for liquid food products and selection criterion for the best alternative.