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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…

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?

Preventing Spoilage During Grain Storage

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

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.

Find flexibility with grain storage

Grain bagging can be a flexible and affordable storage option.

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.

3 tips for using grain storage bags this fall

A projected record corn harvest, along with low prices, has many farmers considering storage for their corn and soybeans this fall. As grain bins fill up, a "bag silo" may be an option for over-winter storage.

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

OVER THE COLES: Take steps to prevent farm grain bin accidents

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, according to the National Safety Council.

How to keep grain in good condition

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.

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

Know the hazards: Handle grain properly

Working with any kind of grain – especially when it’s stored in a bin – poses life-threatening hazards.

Sorghum: What to Know About This Gluten-Free Grain

Sorghum is a gluten-free ancient grain packed with protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. Learn more about its benefits and how to eat it.

Have grains reached a top or is it a retracement?

The grains remain in an overbought condition and actually need to break further to completely correct the situation.

20 seconds to live: Fast facts about grain engulfment

Roughly half of known grain entrapments occur on farms and half occur in commercial facilities.