“Warmer than average conditions cont'd last week, while portions of northern IA experienced the first sub-freezing temps of the season. Widespread rain also fell across the state as harvest progressed at a rapid pace. Outlooks hint at better rain chances through the month-end.”
#NSR hosted the 2021-2022 #NJSA Junior Board of Directors. The retreat included learning from NSR staff, industry tours, professional development & a pork cooking lesson. It was an awesome few days! The NJSA has 14 very talented & dedicated young people leading the organization!
This is the time of the year when the midwest becomes a huge carbon sucking, oxygen producing machine. At the peak of the growing season, says NASA, the Midwest U.S. corn belt is the most productive place on Earth—there's more photosynthesis going on here than even in the Amazon
For a perfectly juicy, tender cut of meat, use a meat thermometer. Cook whole muscle cuts like pork tenderloin to 145°F and let rest for three minutes. Ground pork or sausage should always be cooked to 160°F.