Northern Sun Adm

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Daily Cash Grain Bids

Daily cash grain bids from St. Joseph, Atchison, and Kansas City on Yellow and White Corn, Soybeans, Hard and Soft Wheat, and Sorghum.

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Why I Don’t Drink Budweiser…and Why I’m Not Alone

Budweiser has always been far more about marketing than beer. The founder of Anheuser Busch, Adolphus Busch, refused to drink his own brew, calling it “that slop” (he was German, of cou…

She Warned the Grain Elevator Would Disrupt Sacred Black History. They Deleted Her Findings.

A whistleblower says a plan to build a grain elevator on an old plantation would disrupt important historic sites, including possibly unmarked graves of enslaved people, and that her cultural resource management firm tried to bury her findings.

Grow Sunflower: Four Great Reasons for Growing Sunflowers!

Most people who grow sunflower do so to harvest the seeds. But did you know there are many other reasons to grow the sunflower? Let's check them out now!

How the Sunflower Got That Way

CU researchers dig deep into the beloved flower’s evolutionary history

Tribute to the elevator operator: when going by elevator was a trade

Every technological advance puts us in the dilemma of an inescapable progress, but which, nevertheless, displaces human labor in very diverse sectors, taking professions such as the elevator operator to the practice of extinction.

How to Build a Sunflower House

I double dog dare you to read this post on creating a Sunflower House and not add it to YOUR family's summer to-do list.

BEcome a Sunflower

How Sunflowers Follow the Sun

Sunflower photo contest: How to enter

Sunflowers are blooming all over the Triangle! Are you especially proud of a photo you took in a field of yellow? We want to see it!

How To Plant Sunflowers!

In late summer or early fall the large, yellow seed heads of sunflowers will be ripening. If gardeners can fend off the birds and other wildlife trying to eat the seeds, they can save some sunflower seeds for planting the following year. The bright yellow...

Sunflower DIY Ideas

Easy Do It Yourself Sunflower Projects from recipes, crafts and gifts you will have plenty to do and celebrate with your Sunflower Garden. Celebrate the Year of the Sunflower!

Sunflower acres predicted to decrease

Sunflower Extra: While acres are down, crush demand increases.

What Was the Point of Elevator Music?

Contrary to popular belief, it wasn't because lifts were terrifying.

Food Plot Seed: How to Plant Sunflowers

How to Make Sunflower Cupcakes

Sunflower cupcakes may look fancy, but they're actually quite easy to make. A piping bag and decorating tip makes it simple, even for beginners. And the results are spectacular.

Sunflower Wedding Ideas

Great tips and photo ideas for using vibrant sunflowers in your fall wedding or event!

Benefits of a Home Elevator

Benefits of a Home Elevator As times change and people live longer, more and more homeowners are installing elevators in their homes. Having a home elevator is an affordable solution for many needs and purposes. Whether you need to negotiate different levels of your home, looking to increase your home value or simply planning …