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• Dispelling Myths About The Greatest Agricultural Resources In Iowa: Young Farmers

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on July 25, 2018, 9:35 a.m.

  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? ...

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• Agriculture News: The Modernizing Agriculture Transport Act And Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on July 25, 2018, 9:33 a.m.

  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 ...

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• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on July 24, 2018, 7:14 a.m.

  
  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 ...

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• Blueberry Overnight Oats

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  Posted on July 24, 2018, 7:02 a.m.

  
  Blueberry Overnight Oats
  1/2 cup rolled oats2/3 - 3/4 cup almond milk or your favorite milk for a non-vegan version - you can add half milk and half Greek yogurt for creaminess as well2 teaspoons chia seeds1/4 tsp vanilla extract1 tablespoon almond butter1-2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener1/4 cup fresh blueberries plus more for toppings
   
  Instructions
  Add oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla and blueberries (and sweetener if desired) together in a mason jar, resealable container or a bowl.*If you like your oatmeal more creamier, you can add more milk and less if you like ...

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• DEEP DISH OATMEAL FUDGE BARS

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on July 9, 2018, 10:38 a.m.

  
  DEEP DISH OATMEAL FUDGE BARS
   
  Ingredients

  1 cup butter

  2 eggs

  2 cups brown sugar

  1/3 cup milk

  2 teaspoons vanilla

  2 1/2 cups flour

  1 tsp. baking soda

  1 tsp. salt

  3 cups oatmeal

  In a saucepan over medium heat, melt together

  1 can eagle’s brand sweetened condensed milk

  1/3 cup butter

  1 tsp. vanilla

  2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

   
  Directions
  Mix the butter, eggs and brown sugar. Add vanilla and milk. Slowly incorporate the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix well. I prefer using a stand mixer since it’s quite thick.Spread 3/4 of the cookie ...

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• Easy Sticky Chicken Skewers

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  Posted on July 9, 2018, 10:25 a.m.

  
  Easy Sticky Chicken Skewers
   
  Ingredients

  2 pounds boneless skinless chicken cut into chunks

  8 cloves garlic minced

  2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated

  ¼ cup onion minced

  2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  ¾ cup ketchup

  ½ cup brown sugar

  ½ cup soy sauce

  2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  1 tablespoon sesame oil

  ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  Bamboo or metal skewers

  Instructions

  If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes. This will prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.

  Heat vegetable oil in ...

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