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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 Scott's Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids?

Is Scott's Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids?. Having a beautiful, thick, green lawn is the goal of most homeowners. But many worry that having a nice lawn is not worth the possible hazard it will cause to any children who will play on the lawn. Scott's fertilizers are popular choices that give great results, but it is vital to understand the possible...

Looking At Organic Lawn Fertilizer: What's In It?

Organic Lawn Fertilizer is not created equally. Learn about Weed Pro's Holganix Fertilizer and how it delivers less chemicals and greater results for your lawn.

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.

Is Lawn Fertilizer With Weed Control Poisonous to Dogs?

Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? If you are

What’s inside? Understanding your lawn fertilizers

With spring in full fling, it’s a good time to evaluate your landscaping company’s fertilization program and see how it’s performed in the past and whether or not you should choose a new fertilizer for this year. If the fertilizing products you’ve been using don’t seem to be working as well as they should or […]

Mistakes to avoid when applying lawn fertilizer

Fertilizing is an important step in lawn maintenance. Find out what mistakes to avoid when applying lawn fertilizer in early spring here on Total Landscape Care.

Wrapping up National Farm Machinery Show new product coverage

While we're still working on some interesting stories from the show, this is our last product gallery from the big event. From new tractors to interesting planter and combine upgrades, see what we've found.

Protect yourself when lending farm machinery

It’s critical farmers take a moment to consider safety as well as liability in case something does go wrong.

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

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.

7 Grain Marketing Mistakes to Avoid

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