Monthly Archives: June 2015

National Iced Tea Day

National Iced Tea Day is celebrated annually on June 10, and with summer officially beginning in only a few more days, the timing couldn’t be better.   Next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. Americans … Continue reading

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The H5N2 Bird Flu, What Does It Mean?

The outbreak of the avian influenza H5N2 in the U.S. has seriously impacted Midwestern poultry and egg producers. This strain has already spread to 14 states and has led to the deaths and scheduled euthanizing of over 45 million birds. … Continue reading

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5 Agricultural Apps Worth Downloading

The popularity of mobile devices and applications is growing every day. Applications for agricultural professionals and farmers are no exception. These apps can be valuable tools that could save farmers valuable time so maybe they have more available to spend … Continue reading

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Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat

It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next enjoy this juicy-sweet summertime treat, keep some of these interesting facts in mind. Watermelon is … Continue reading

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In Celebration of National Dairy Month, 15 Interesting Dairy Facts

It is June, and that means that once again it is National Dairy Month.  According to the International Dairy Foods Association, National Dairy Month started out as National Milk Month in 1937. The holiday was created to stabilize the dairy … Continue reading

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