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• Agriculture News: Iowa Corn And Soybean Harvest

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on Oct. 24, 2018, 10:48 a.m.

  We’ve had a very rainy and soggy Iowa corn and soybean harvest this year. There were very few days dry enough for field work, but we still came out with surplus crops. The leaves have changed, the holidays are nearly upon us! With winter planting nearest done, let’s take a look back this month’s corn and soybean harvest.
   
  The Corn Harvest
   
  Iowa’s corn harvest was roughly 5 days ahead of average despite wet weather. Yields were pretty good, but when there’s rain, there are wet crops that need to be dried. We don’t often think about it, but ...

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• Farm News: October Was National Cooperative Month

  Posted in Farm 2 Ranch

  Posted on Oct. 24, 2018, 10:46 a.m.

  In recent farm news, we have an exciting annual event to report: October was National Cooperative Month or National Co-op Month! National Co-Op Month has been celebrated annually for over fifty years and counting. It’s a time where co-op businesses educate our communities and the greater United States on what it means to belong to a cooperative. Businesses discuss values and principles unique to being part of a co-op. It’s organized by a group of cooperatives that are recognized by the USDA and NCBA CLUSA. They highlight cooperatives’ roles in food service, credit unions, utility cooperatives, insurance cooperatives, housing co-ops ...

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• Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on Oct. 24, 2018, 10:16 a.m.

  
  Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Breadfrom Averiecooks.com
   
  Bread
  1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste3/4 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed3/4 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)1/3 cup vegetable oil, canola oil, or liquid-state coconut oil (melt in micro if necessary to liquify)1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk2 tablespoons mild or medium molasses2 teaspoons vanilla extract
   
  Cinnamon Sugar Topping
  3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 3 ways1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided 3 ways
  Preheat oven to 400F. Spray 3 5x3x2-inch mini loaf pans very well with cooking ...

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• Crockpot Chicken and noodles

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on Oct. 24, 2018, 10:14 a.m.

  
  Crockpot Chicken and noodlesfrom belleofthekitchen.com
   
  Ingredients
  1 1/2- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts2 cans (or boxes) cream of chicken soup, 10.5 oz each (don't add water)1-2 tsp dried parsley1/2 tsp seasoned salt1/4 tsp poultry seasoning1/4 tsp garlic powder1/2 stick butter, sliced3 1/2 cups chicken broth8 oz. egg noodles, uncooked
   
  Directions
  Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot, then top with the soups (no water added) and sprinkle with the spices.Add butter slices to the top, and pour in the chicken broth.Cook over low heat for 5-6 hours, or high heat for 3-4 hours. Remove ...

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• Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs

  Posted in Cooks' Corner

  Posted on Oct. 4, 2018, 7:47 a.m.

  
  Mashed Potato Bacon Bombs
  By: ohbiteit.com
   
  Ingredients-
   2 cups leftover and chilled Mashed Potatoes
  Bacon..one slice per Bomb
  1 Egg
  1/2 cup Dry Bread Crumbs
  Cheddar Cheese cut into 1″ chunks (one chunk per Bomb)
  Salt and Pepper to taste
  Skewers or toothpicks
  Oil for frying~  I used Canola
  Sour Cream and toppings for dipping
   
  Directions:
  In a large bowl combine the Mashed Potatoes, Egg, and S&P until well blended.
  Grab a small scoop of the Mashed Potatoes and gently form it around a Cheddar Chunk…
  Place the Bread Crumbs into a shallow bowl, and roll that ...

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