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• Agriculture Equipment That Works Harder And Smarter: Introducing GSI’s Z-Series Grain Bin

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on Sept. 21, 2018, 11:21 a.m.

  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 ...

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• Agricultural News: Highlighting Innovative Equipment At This Year’s Farm Progress Show

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  Posted on Sept. 21, 2018, 11:18 a.m.

  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 ...

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• Carrot Cake Cupcakes

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on Sept. 12, 2018, 6:36 a.m.

  
  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 ...

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• The Latest Farming News: The 2018 Iowa State Fair

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  Posted on Sept. 5, 2018, 3:44 p.m.

  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 ...

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• Farm And Agriculture News: Reflecting On Detasseling Season

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on Sept. 5, 2018, 3:42 p.m.

  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 ...

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