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Daily Cash Grain Bids

Daily cash grain bids from St. Joseph, Atchison, and Kansas City on Yellow and White Corn, Soybeans, Hard and Soft Wheat, and Sorghum.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

Is Scott's Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids?

Is Scott's Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids?. Having a beautiful, thick, green lawn is the goal of most homeowners. But many worry that having a nice lawn is not worth the possible hazard it will cause to any children who will play on the lawn. Scott's fertilizers are popular choices that give great results, but it is vital to understand the possible...

Looking At Organic Lawn Fertilizer: What's In It?

Organic Lawn Fertilizer is not created equally. Learn about Weed Pro's Holganix Fertilizer and how it delivers less chemicals and greater results for your lawn.

She Warned the Grain Elevator Would Disrupt Sacred Black History. They Deleted Her Findings.

A whistleblower says a plan to build a grain elevator on an old plantation would disrupt important historic sites, including possibly unmarked graves of enslaved people, and that her cultural resource management firm tried to bury her findings.

Is Lawn Fertilizer With Weed Control Poisonous to Dogs?

Is the grass greener on the other side of the fence? If you are

What’s inside? Understanding your lawn fertilizers

With spring in full fling, it’s a good time to evaluate your landscaping company’s fertilization program and see how it’s performed in the past and whether or not you should choose a new fertilizer for this year. If the fertilizing products you’ve been using don’t seem to be working as well as they should or […]

Mistakes to avoid when applying lawn fertilizer

Fertilizing is an important step in lawn maintenance. Find out what mistakes to avoid when applying lawn fertilizer in early spring here on Total Landscape Care.

Are you feeding a grain-free diet?

At Pet's Friend Animal Clinic, we treat your pets as if they were our own<br>Grain-Free Diets and DMC<br>There has been a lot of buzz about grain-free diets and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) recently. Whether you feed a grain-free diet or not, the best thing you can do for your dog’s dietary health is to talk with us about your dog's needs. Together, we can weigh the pros and cons of your dog’s diet. A routine part of wellness exams includes listening to…

Feeding distillers grains? Keep this in mind

Are you feeding distillers grains to your beef or dairy herd?Despite recent slides in the grain markets, corn is still relatively expensive as a feedstock. It's making distillers grains a more attractive feed source option for even younger animals as long as it's managed properly. Previous research shows young heifers can glean more protein from distillers grains than corn at a lower cost. But, other more…

Should You Feed Your Dog Grain-Free Food?

Some (not all!) grain-free dog foods are getting extra scrutiny from the FDA, after several dogs who ate those foods developed a rare canine heart disease. You don’t have to ditch your dog’s favorite food just because it’s grain-free, but it’s worth taking a look at why you chose it and whether it’s really the best choice.

Feeding Grain-Free? Your Dog may be at Risk for Heart Disease

In veterinary medicine, we have the ability to treat a myriad of conditions—from sensitive stomachs to skin issues and everything in between—with the help of balanced, therapeutic diets. But what happens when what we feed actually causes health problems for our pets? An alarming trend is causing veterinary professionals to take a closer look at the link between popular pet diets and heart disease.

The Definitive Guide to Grains

Amber Waves of Pain Order up! Yes, folks, it?s definitive guide time again. I?ve read your requests and am happy (as always) to oblige. Grab your coffee (o

After FDA warning about grain-free dog food, vets weigh in on what to feed our pets

Veterinary nutrition specialists say pet food labels often focus on ingredients rather than nutrition.

Grain Dust Labeled a Hazardous Chemical?

New regulations mean dust at grain elevators may be treated like hazardous chemical release

How to keep grain in good condition

Hold On ... Is Quinoa a Grain? Yes (But Also No)

Should You Feed Your Dog Grain-Free Dog Food?

You see them stocked at your local pet store, but does grain-free dog food actually help with your dog's allergies? Learn more about this food here.