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Grandpa The Gambler

Grandpa The Gambler With tax-season on our doorstep, this old e-mail has resurfaced and always brings a chuckle...Thought I would pass along. The IRS decides to audit Grandpa, and summons him to the IRS office. The auditor was not surprised when Grandpa showed up with his attorney. The auditor said, "Well, sir, you have an extravagant lifestyle and no full-time ...
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The Secret To Improving Your Grain Marketing… and Everything Else!

The Secret To Improving Your Grain Marketing... and Everything Else! As I travel around the country speaking to producers and ag professionals, I'm constantly being asked by individuals how they can improve their overall marketing skills? I've thought about this question for years and my conclusion remains the same… Simply think of the successes of great sports teams or businesses ...
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Crazy Bit of History… The Day the Mississippi River Ran in Reverse

Crazy Bit of History... The Day the Mississippi River Ran in Reverse It was on this day in 1812 that a series of violent earthquakes near Missouri causes a tsunami of sorts in the Mississippi River, actually making the river run backward for several hours. The series of tremors and earthquakes, which took place between December 1811 and March 1812, ...
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