Ingredients:

1 c. chopped dates

1 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

1 tsp. salt

1 c. sugar

½ c. shortening

1¼ c. + 2 tbsp. flour

¾ tsp. baking soda

Cover dates and 1 tsp. baking soda with 1½ c. boiling water.  Let cool.  Cream sugar, shortening and 2 eggs beaten.  Add cooled date mixture.  Mix flour, ¾ tsp. baking soda and salt.  Add to date and sugar mixture.  Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 cake pan.

Topping:

½ c. chopped nuts

½ c. sugar

6 oz. chocolate chips

Sprinkle over top of cake before baking (be sure to sprinkle sugar on last).  Start baking at 375°.  After it starts baking, cut to 350°.  Bake 30-40 minutes.

Submitted by Patty Peterson, Wisconsin

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• Replaces CRC/RA plans of insurance
• Revenue guarantee
• Coverage levels are 50% to 75% (80%-85% where applicable).

 APH (Actual Production History)
Bushel guarantee

50%-85% where applicable

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Crescent Pepperoni Roll-Ups

1 can refrigerated crescent rolls

40 slices turkey pepperoni

4 pieces of mozzarella string cheese, cut in half

garlic powder

pizza sauce

Preheat oven to 375.

Unroll crescent rolls and separate into 8 triangles. Place 5 slices of turkey pepperoni on each crescent roll. Top pepperoni with string cheese half and roll up. Sprinkle crescent rolls with garlic powder. Place rolls on baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with a side of warm pizza sauce.

Originally posted by plainchicken.com

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Steve Friese has been with AgQuest since October of 2010.

Position: Director of Credit.

What do you enjoy most about your job: “Working with such a fun group of people that remain dedicated to serving the needs of our customers and retailers.”

Tell us a little about yourself: “I grew up on a small dairy farm in southeastern South Dakota.  My favorite hobbies are anything that can be done alongside my wife and 3 small children.  We really enjoy the outdoors; bike rides, hiking, playing at the park, etc.  I have also been involved in starting a new church in New Ulm, MN which has been a very interesting, fun, and rewarding challenge.”

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Ingredients:

4 cups fresh rhubarb, chopped

3/4 cup sugar

2 tbsp flour

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

3/4  cup oatmeal

3/4  cup flour

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees (f).

Mix rhubarb, sugar, and 2 tbsp flour in the bottom of a 9×9 baking dish.

Cream butter and brown sugar in a bowl. Add oatmeal, and flour, mix, and sprinkle on top of rhubarb.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Originally posted by thefrugalflambe.com

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Leasing can put equipment and machinery to work for you with real cash flow advantages without using major capital investments.

For many farms, equipment purchases are one of the largest production expenses and lease financing can be a positive alternative

Lease financing includes a balanced approach to tax management options and deductions relative to a loan. For more information contact the Business Relationship Manager at your local Retailer.

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1/2 cup olive oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder

3 tablespoons dried basil

1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

1 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (optional)

1 teaspoon dried minced garlic (optional)

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2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed
3 1/4 cups whipping cream, divided
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon rosewater (optional)
4 sleeves (about 19 ounces, or 24 to 28 whole crackers) graham crackers
2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Take out a few of the best-looking strawberries and set them aside for the garnish. Hull the remainder of the strawberries and slice each berry into thin slices.

With a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer, whip 3 cups of cream until it just holds stiff peaks. Add the confectioners sugar, vanilla, and rosewater (if using) and whip to combine.

Spread a small spoonful of whipped cream on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan, or a similarly-sized platter. Lay down six graham crackers. Lightly cover the top of the graham crackers with more whipped cream, and then a single layer of strawberries. Repeat three times, until you have four layers of graham crackers. Spread the last of the whipped cream over the top and swirl it lightly with a spoon. Add a few more strawberries.

To make the ganache, heat the cream until bubbles form around the edges, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it stand for a few minutes, then whisk until the mixture is thick and glossy. Drizzle this over the layered dessert with a spoon, or transfer to a squeeze bottle and use that to drizzle.

Refrigerate for at least four hours, or until the crackers have softened completely. Garnish with additional berries.

Serves 8; Originally posted by the Kitchen

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