In downtown Chicago there is a wide stretch of land between Michigan Avenue and the Lake Michigan that was never developed for business. But why would a growing city not put skyscrapers on such prime land?
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For centuries, crops were cut and threshed by hand. That all changed with a young farmer in Virginia. This is the story of a birthday present that revolutionized agriculture…..
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Although the events of December 7th, 1941 are nearly seven decades old, Americans do remember. They honor those who gave their lives in service to their country and they recall the tragic events on a Sunday morning so long ago.
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Hawaii has long been a place where people come to enjoy sun, sand and surf. But it is also a place of deep history; a place with a tie to World War II that will never be forgotten…..
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Before there was a 9/11, there was December 7th. Both are days Americans will never forget. However, there are few Americans still living who where at Pearl Harbor that day…..
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Hawaii is the land of sugar and sugar cane. At least that is what we may believe. However things have changed here on the islands…..
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Many of us remember the commercials that sang of C&H pure cane sugar–that’s the one. You may be surprised who began the modern sugar industry in Hawaii…..
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We’re back in Hawaii this week for a look at some of the islands history, but also for the December 7th anniversary at Pearl Harbor…..
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Imagine being captured during a war and then forced to fight against the army from which you came. What would you do to get back to the right side of the battle?
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It was once known as just a giant pasture, but today it’s also the site of an important battle in the Revolutionary War…..
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Thanksgiving is the time most Americans talk turkey, but Sheerleen Clausen hopes to change that they’ll think of turkey every day of the year. We head to the backyard to grill some gobblers…..
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We all know Santa’s elves must work year round to meet toy demand at year’s end, but who knew this family dairy operation would need to ramp up for the holidays too. We’re in Greenwood, WI loading 70 semi trucks a day of this important product…..
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Folks in the heart of dairy country know that this fourth generation business touches the diets of almost every
American…..
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In the marshlands on the northern edge of one of America’s oldest city, you’ll find an amazing story of the struggle for freedom. It’s an important piece of history that is being uncovered yet today.
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Long before there was an American Civil War waged over the issue of slavery, there was the struggle for slaves to find freedom. The first chapters of that story are ones few have ever heard, with slaves escaping, not north, but south…..
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When you hear of the Triple A you probably think of an automobile club, but in the world of agriculture it is the acronym for a group who’s goal is to share the truth about animal production…..
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He’s a rock star in the farming world, producing number one hits every single year and fans flock to hear him. His name is Kip Cullers and he is simply the best when in comes to growing soybeans…..
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Grain markets are experiencing a time of high volatility. That holds promise and caution for both consumers and producers. So how do you make wise decisions when the prices seem to be wildly fluctuating…..
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It is still revered as one of the most difficult canal building projects ever undertaken–a project to tame a rapidly descending river by building locks and dams to connect two important waterways. Much of it is still operational today, but there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it…..
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Wisconsin and China are nearly a half a world from each other on the globe. So, it?s hard to imagine that someone could confuse the two places. These men did…..
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