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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Daily Cash Grain Bids

Daily cash grain bids from St. Joseph, Atchison, and Kansas City on Yellow and White Corn, Soybeans, Hard and Soft Wheat, and Sorghum.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

She Warned the Grain Elevator Would Disrupt Sacred Black History. They Deleted Her Findings.

A whistleblower says a plan to build a grain elevator on an old plantation would disrupt important historic sites, including possibly unmarked graves of enslaved people, and that her cultural resource management firm tried to bury her findings.

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds

A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of the meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed.

Farmers urged to improve on-farm grain storage techniques

With on-farm grain storage growing in popularity, just how well are crops being managed post-harvest?

Find flexibility with grain storage

Grain bagging can be a flexible and affordable storage option.

Preventing Spoilage During Grain Storage

When it comes to storing grains, moisture content and fluctuating temperatures pose one of the biggest challenges to farmers.

Tips for Grain Marketing When Storage is Full

What to do when grain storage becomes full comes into question each year as harvest progresses. Considering a few things for your grain marketing strategy can add to your profitability if you're concerned about what to do with extra bushels in your bin buster of a year.

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ISU Extension and Outreach Offers Grain Storage Tips Ahead of Harvest

As agricultural producers prepare for harvest, they know the importance of taking precautions to minimize spoilage. Learn more.

Worried About Having Enough Grain Storage This Fall?

With corn prices way below where they were just a short time ago, farmers have a lot of incentive to hold on to that grain in anticipation of higher prices down the road.

The Definitive Guide to Grains

Amber Waves of Pain Order up! Yes, folks, it?s definitive guide time again. I?ve read your requests and am happy (as always) to oblige. Grab your coffee (o

Grain Dust Labeled a Hazardous Chemical?

New regulations mean dust at grain elevators may be treated like hazardous chemical release

How to keep grain in good condition

Agricultural Steel Buildings: Storage Buildings for Grain, Hay & More

Metal barns, sheds and storage buildings for agriculture needs. Learn why SteelMaster is the perfect, durable and customizable solution for farms of any size.

Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods

Grain must be dry and cool when placed in alternative storage facilities because providing adequate, uniform airflow to dry grain or cool grain coming from a dryer is not feasible.

Hold On ... Is Quinoa a Grain? Yes (But Also No)