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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…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

What is going on with fertilizer prices?

Farmers are faced with prices that won’t drop soon and a laundry list of new decisions to make.

4 factors to determine which way cotton market will go

Cotton growers are asking the question, “Are we going to reach 70 cents?” No one knows the answer but there are several factors that will determine which way we go.

Money Minute: Repair or Buy New Farm Equipment?

The question of repair vs. trading in for new farm equipment isn’t one that’s easily answered. Ag operations need to take many factors into consideration.

Is Hemp Seed a Good Livestock Feed?

There’s been a lot of speculation that hemp seed cake – the byproduct of crushing hemp seed for oil – would make an excellent feed for beef and dairy cattle,

8 Things Farm Equipment Can Teach You About Yourself

Fastline loves farm equipment – not just because we make it easy to find your next piece of equipment, but also because of how much it can teach you about yourself. Check out the 8 Things far…

Know your co-operative bank

Before getting swayed by attractive rates, look at some key metrics

No sign of health or nutrition problems from GMO livestock feed, study finds

A new scientific review from the University of California, Davis, reports that the performance and health of food-producing animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of the meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed.

Farmers ask: Should they be able to repair their own tractor or farm equipment?

Many farmers are frustrated that they either have to hold on to older equipment that they can repair themselves to save money or buy newer equipment that has much higher repair costs and restrictions by companies.

Use Caution When Considering Farm Equipment Leases

Many factors in the current agricultural economy are leading producers to consider a lease arrangement of new capital purchases instead of an outright purchase.

Some farm equipment is a source of toxic chemicals in dairy, study finds

A new report by the Coalition for Safer Food Processing & Packaging has both bad news and good news for lovers of dairy products.

5 Step Metal Barn Construction In 3 Days For Farm Equipment

Watch a timelapse of the three day process to build a large barn for farm equipment with a custom-built endwall.

Trading Up Farm Equipment? Be Careful of Painful Tax Surprises

The pressure to lease equipment is exposing many farmers to credit misunderstandings and unexpected tax bills

Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.

Is gin and yoghurt the new gin and tonic?

Supermarkets are cashing in on gin's resurgence by adding the spirit to everyday foods, so is it a fad?

how to make the perfect gin and tonic

Three perfect serves to take your G&T to the next level. Read more at Redonline.co.uk

A Gin Is Not Just A Gin...When It Is Pink Or Herbal Or Orange Or Spice

Gin is no longer "just gin." Instead, it's a growing category that encompasses a diverse variety of flavors, from spice to herbal, pink to orange, with lots of layered, interesting flavors in between.

Origins of the Gin Tonic?

It has been a question that made many a drinker, bartender, and writer wonder for many years; when was the Gin & Tonic invented? I recall one noted writer saying something like, “If tonic water…

Easy Gin Drinks That Go Beyond a Gin and Tonic