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Kids and Mentors Outdoors was started in 2007 by myself and the readers of this column. Our goal is to create opportunities ...
Stir in zucchini, apples and nuts (batter will be stiff). Spoon into two well-greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees ...
Nitrate-reducing conservation practices are at the forefront of a new $1.94 million water quality project for central Iowa’s ...
With sunflower planting wrapped for 2025, there was very little change in sunflower prices after the release of the most ...
It’s the height of summer and dawn breaks early and gently across our valley. The darkness lifts ever so slightly, creeping ...
Hog prices closed out the week with a higher close, following through from the strong gains seen the last two sessions,” The Hightower Report said. “December briefly moved above 83.0 ...
Hybrid winter rye is gaining popularity in Minnesota for its strong yield potential and adaptability. A multi-year study across Minnesota shows that hybrid winter rye can achieve high grain yields ...
During a busy harvest, farmers can’t afford unnecessary downtime. That’s why it’s critical to make sure that grain systems ...
Several different conservation practices can get results for farmers in the ongoing effort to improve profitability, reduce ...
The spring wheat market came under some pressure as the middle of July rolled around and continued as the growing season ...
Sweet clover is a biennial plant that grows abundantly following a wet year. As a grazing resource, sweet clover can be ...
When the Meekma family from Iowa decided to go on a European birthday quest to discover more about their family name, they ...