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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Each of the communities that we call home can claim outstanding individuals who go the extra mile when it comes to helping others. Today, we recognize one man for that role in his town. In fact, people like him so much, they’ve put his face on a semi…..
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Image a man who speaks over ten languages, can play multiple musical instruments and serenade customers with his wonderful voice. Where would you find such a person? Your local grocery store, of course…..
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As many of you know, I travel to many parts of the nation to speak to a variety of groups. I often share the story of a gentleman I interviewed several years ago at a grocery store. I must admit, if more of us put his simple steps into daily practice, we’d have more friends and more business than we?d know what to do with…..
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It is a factory that began operation over a century before England’s colonies became the United State of America. We go to a place where the water wheels still power the machines of that day…..
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There are nearly 400 national park sites in the United States. Today we visit one of the newest in the system; a place of vital importance in American history, yet a place many have never heard of…..
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Farmer’s crops can fall prey to the elements of mother nature. Heat, hail, wind and much more can destroy a crop. In 1864 it was fire that wiped out the crops and the farmsteads of many here…..
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