What is New? The soil sample numbers are increasing on a daily basis. It appears that the majority of samples may be sent in later this month. The rain in the midwest areas is causing delays with harvest and sampling. Soil sample drying capacity has increased to 31,000+ this fall to help accommodate the increased number
Organic Farming – A first hand look
Organic farming is a high risk and high reward method of agriculture. For some the risk too much, such as not knowing your crop’s quality before selling at the elevator and the possibilities for cross-contamination from neighboring fields. These are some things that troubled the mind of Yield Organic CEO, Thea O’Carrol when she decided
Foods Containing Glycerin
Have you ever thought about the fact that you may be eating foods that contain the same ingredient as soap? Glycerin helps extend the life of foods, and it is the same ingredient found in soap. The following information was taken from the following article: “Foods Containing Glycerin” by Jessica Brusso, May 3, 2015 Glycerin, also
How to Plant and Grow Cucumbers
Cucumbers are one of the easiest, low-maintenance vegetables to grow and that is why I choose them for my garden. Year after year I plant them not thinking twice about anything other than the time of year. This year, after reading the following articles, I am reaping the benefits. Below, I called out advice from
Check us out in Ethanol Producer Magazine
Ethanol Producer Magazine sat down with Midwest Laboratories President Brent Pohlman, Account Manager Heather Ramig, and Team Leader of Alternative Fuel Lisa Avila. Their article, Pressure to Perform, written by Susanne Retka Schill, talked about ethanol testing and the pressures surrounding the results. “Most new trends in the ethanol industry come to roost in the
Voices in Food Production – Julie Neuhalfen
Getting the Scoop with Julie Neuhalfen The food we eat keeps us energized and healthy, and we believe this because it’s what we’ve been told since we were kids. But, what happens if the food we eat is potentially harmful? Thankfully, cases are limited due to the preventative programs in place by the FDA and