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If you’re an avid follower, you probably already know that we’re dedicated to highlighting progress and innovations in agriculture equipment that benefits the Ag community. Anything that will make our jobs more efficient, because the goal isn’t just working harder, it's working smarter. And that’s exactly what GSI has done with the Z-series Grain Bin with Flexwave Technology.
 
The Z-Series Grain Bin With Flexwave Technology Is Revolutionary In Several Ways
 
It’s Easy To Use
 
The Z-series Grain Bin with Flexwave Technology has an automating control system that’s easy and efficient. Using less than one psi of air ...

We offer the latest in equipment, events and agriculture news, and we can’t ignore one the nation’s largest outdoor farm event, the Farm Progress Show. The Farm Progress Show wrapped up on August 30th and this year’s show featured more farm technology and innovation than ever before! The Farm Progress Show has been celebrating agriculture and presenting innovations that combine progress with tradition for 65 years.
Manufacturers rolled out so many new innovative machines and products, we couldn’t possibly feature them all, but here are just a few of the many remarkable innovations that companies presented to the Ag ...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
from iambaker.net
 
For the Cream Cheese Frosting Center:
8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature1 c confectioners sugar
 
For the Muffin Batter
2 c all-purpose flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2 tsp. ground ginger2 large eggs, room temperature2/3 c firmly packed light brown sugar1 c  buttermilk6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted2 large carrots, peeled and finely shredded (1 1/2 cups)
 
Cream Cheese Center
Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.Spoon the mixture into a thin log on to plastic ...

How does that saying go? Nothing compares to the Iowa state fair. If you’ve ever been, you know that this is so true. And this year was no exception! The events, the entertainment, the rides, the awards, the parade, and of course the food. The food at the fair is always incredible and with a wide range of foods, and even a 4-dollar or less option, you can feed your excitement, your joy, your belly and your soul (your inner foodie)! 
 
Here’s Some Of The Latest Farming News About The Iowa State Fair
The Grandstand
What’s the latest ...

What Is Detasseling, Anyway?
 
Here’s some farm and agriculture news for the newcomers to the tradition of detasseling. What is detasseling? It’s is when a machine or person removes the tassel, or pollen producing part of the corn plant. Some farms opt for a machine to cut off the tassels, whereas some choose to hire help to detassel. This help is traditionally a summer job for local teens. We’ll get to that part in a minute!
 
What Is A Pull?
 
A pull refers to a session of literally pulling off the tassels. Depending on the number and ...

Easy Chicken Parmesan Bake Recipe
From thepinningmama.com
 
Ingredients
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 cup marinara sauce4 large slices provolone cheese1/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup grated parmesan cheesePam cooking spray
Instructions
1.     Place the chicken breasts flat on the bottom of a baking dish.
2.     Cover with the marinara sauce, using more or less to taste.
3.     Put the cheese slices over the sauce.
4.     Mix the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and then spread the mixture evenly over the top of the dish.
5.     Bake at 350F for 35-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked all ...

Copycat Cracker Barrel™ Hashbrown Casserole

Ingredients
2 pounds frozen hash browns, thawed
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
 
Steps

1 Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 11 x 14 inch casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.

2 In large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes until top is golden brown.

Young people weighing their career choices probably don’t think of farmers as a viable profession, but you’d be surprised what modern farmers do. 
 
Are You Searching For The Ideal Career? Consider Becoming A Farmer!
 
In your career search, first and foremost, you wonder if you can support yourself. You may think about access to technology, helping others and the environment, access to the outdoors or maybe you’re thinking of lucrative entrepreneurial projects. You may think that there can’t be one profession that allows you to do all of that together, but there is; it’s farming. Are you surprised? ...

Transporting livestock and agricultural products come with their own sort of challenges. Those challenges are compounded by different legislations that are not in step with each other. Recent news suggests the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act and the Modernizing Agricultural Transportation Act may alleviate some of the issues associated with the Electronic Logging Device mandate and the Hours of Service regulations.
The Modernizing Agriculture Transport Act And Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act
 
If a driver has to abide by ELSs, which restricts a driver to a maximum of eleven active driving hours and fourteen “on-duty” hours. This ...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
from realhousemoms.com
 
2 Bananas ripe and mashed2 1/2 cups Rolled Oats1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter1/3 cup Honey1/2 cup Walnuts chopped1/2 cup Chocolate Chips1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract1/4 teaspoon Salt
 
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Mix all ingredients together in a bowl until fully combined.Measure out 1/4 cup of the cookie dough for each cookie. Place it on a lined sheet pan and flatten it out slightlymaking sure to form it into a circle.Place sheet pan in oven and bake for 20 minutes.Let cool for 10 minutes and enjoy or ...