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(KEARNEY, NE: July 6, 2020)- DJ Eihusen, President/CEO of Chief Industries, announced Mark Kjar as the new President/General Manager of Chief Agri, headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska. 
Kjar is going back to his roots where he began his career with Chief in 1998.  He advanced to Manufacturing Manager at Chief Fabrication in 2006, and promoted in 2010 to General Manager. 
Chief Agri specializes in the design, manufacture, and sale of grain storage systems around the world.  As President/General Manager of Chief Agri, Kjar will provide the vision and leadership for global market growth, uphold high quality expectations, and satisfy ongoing consumer ...

Planning a farm wedding? If so, congratulations! We know it’s exciting and overwhelming, but don’t be anxious. Weddings have lots of details but they’re all easy to manage with a little bit of planning and preparation. Below, we’ll explore how to plan the perfect farm wedding in just 7 easy steps!
Set a budget accordingly
First things first, before you do anything for your wedding you need to set a budget. This is extremely important because it will help you keep on track with expenses. You want to stay in tune to your finances throughout the entire planning process and ...

Are you struggling to name your farm or ranch? If so, don’t stress out. With just a few simple steps, you’ll be well on your way to giving the farm a thoughtful, unique name that will suit you for years to come. 
Naming a farm
Before you give your farm a name, there are a few simple tips and tricks to keep in mind to help you come up with something creative, meaningful, and useful:
Keep it short and simple
First things first - keep your name short and simple. Giving the farm a name that is a mile long ...

Shopping at the grocery store is great. You can get virtually anything you want or need, all in one location. But are you getting the healthiest, freshest options available? Probably not. At grocery stores, you’re receiving goods that have been shipped from long distances, meaning they’re at least a week old by the time you get them home.
At a farmers market, though, you’re getting fresh and healthy options that were hand picked by hard working people, harvested just hours before your pick them up. Want to learn more about the benefits of shopping at farmers markets? Keep reading below.

If you run a farm, then you are probably aware that it’s a lot of work. In fact, there is so much work to be done on a daily basis that it feels like you’ll never finish it all. If you’re overwhelmed, then you’ll be happy to know that there’s a solution to a lot of your problems - dogs. While there are certain breeds that work better than others, it still remains true that dogs are assets to farms these days. 
Want to learn more about how dogs are so important for running a farm? If so, keep reading ...

One of the biggest trends right now is the farmhouse-style kitchen and it’s very easy to see why. The perfect mix of modern and traditional, with many different variations of style, farmhouse kitchens are versatile and timeless. Are you interested in designing the farmhouse kitchen of your dreams? If so, then keep reading as we explore some of the most popular designs.
Farmhouse kitchen designs
There are so many different styles when it comes to farmhouse kitchens, but don’t let that deter you. One of the best parts of designing a farmhouse kitchen is the fact that you can’t go ...

If you’re looking to lessen your family’s grocery bill by harvesting your own farm-fresh eggs, or you’re wanting to supplement your farm’s income by raising chickens, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading below as we discuss where to buy chickens for your farm.
Chicken Farming
Chicken farming, or poultry farming, is the process of raising chickens and other poultry, such as ducks and turkeys, for their meat and/or their eggs. It has become increasingly popular in the past few years because individuals are more interested in where their food is coming from. People want to have more connection ...

Thinking of buying or selling some farmland this year? If so, you’re probably going to need an appraiser to come out and look at the property in question before you do anything else. If you’re reading this article then you’re probably wondering, what does a property assessor look for when doing a land appraisal? We’ll dive into some of the details for you below.
Property Assessment
In order to properly price and sell land, you’re going to need a property assessment done. This means that a property assessor will come out to the property and spend some time walking around, ...

Farm auctions are a great place to buy farm equipment, but you can also find other items and collectables. What else can you get? Continue reading below to discover the 5 most interesting gems you can find at a farm auction.
Farm Equipment Auctions
There are so many items that can be bought or sold at a farm auction. Below, we’ll explore some of those items in more detail.
Used Farm Equipment
The most obvious item of all, used farm equipment. Most people go to farm auctions to purchase used farm equipment and livestock equipment. Because these are the featured ...

Ingredients
Pie Crust Dippers
1 Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
 
Dip
2 bags (10 oz each) frozen peaches, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original vanilla yogurt
 
Steps

Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Unroll pie crust on parchment paper. Spread 1 tablespoon melted butter ...