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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,

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.

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

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.

How to keep grain in good condition

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

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.

Know the hazards: Handle grain properly

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

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.

7 Grain Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

Overcome these common grain-marketing obstacles to make smart sales.

Is grain-free the new gluten-free?

One of the latest nutrition fads has evolved out of the gluten-free diet. Grain-free fits with US consumers’ gradual shift away from processed foods. Read more.

Grain Angles: Contract growing benefits

Contract growing pigs has been a solution for many farmers who want to build equity and position themselves to take advantage of future opportunities.

Grains Food Groups Learning Sheet

Kids enjoy learning about foods in the grains food group with fun nutrition education printables from Nourish Interactive- Free PDF grains food group easy fact sheet for kids- Nutrition information about the food group, what kinds of foods are in the grains food group, the difference between refined and whole grains,the daily recommended servings from the grain group. why grains are an important part of the USDA Food Pyramid for balanced daily nutrition.

Organic Food Companies Collaborate to Increase Grain Supply

The U.S. Organic Grain Collaboration is developing strategies to increase supply in many regions of the country.

Be Safe When Working Around Grain Bins

How safe are you while working with grain in storage? NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically