http://farmprogress.com/blogsRss.aspx?b=2The latest headlines and articles.(c) 2013, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved.5The U.S. needs to wake up and embrace their position as a global leader in agriculture and biotechnology.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-risk-forcing-environmental-impact-study-monsanto-dow-7158Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTIt seems the folks in northern Illinois caught a break this past week. Same can't be said for the rest of the state.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-planting-corn-june-real-possibility-7128Thu, 09 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTScientists are sick of pseudo science. And, they aren't going to take it anymore.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lets-blame-monsantos-glyphosate-everything-7100Thu, 02 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTNow might be a good time to conduct some routine medical visits. Farmers are at high risk for contracting skin cancer.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-since-youre-planting-7058Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTDespite computers' usefulness, they have yet to eradicate the human element in business dealings.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-removing-human-element-business-transactions-7012Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMTToday, you can stream movies without a hitch on 4G LTE networks.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-10-years-ago-email-cell-phone-6970Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:00:00 GMT"Cautiously optimistic" was a common phrase this winter meeting season. Beware though, $5 corn (or less) could be around the corner.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-spread-cautious-optimism-6946Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTDoing something yourself is far more rewarding than having dad do it for you...even if it takes more than twice as long.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-trading-time-knowledge-6920Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTAfter much debate, I bought an iPhone 5. Here's why.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-i-joined-apple-bandwagon-6873Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTTo answer that reader from way back: no, your neighbor doesn't have to split the cost of the fence with you.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-illinois-fence-law-may-different-thought-6837Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTYou really can get amazing pulled pork from a Crock-Pot. That's right, I said Crock-Pot, not smoker.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-day-i-wowed-wife-crock-pot-pulled-pork-6800Thu, 28 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTNumerous states prohibit undercover videos from being taken at livestock operations. Unfortunately, the laws are useless.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-why-laws-against-undercover-animal-videos-are-worthless-5166Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTDodge's Super Bowl commercial speaks to those who still believe in working for a living.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-why-god-made-farmer-transcends-agriculture-5054Tue, 05 Feb 2013 01:00:00 GMTThe National Chicken Council partially blames the RFS for low chicken wing supply. Growth Energy's response stretches the truth.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ethanol-chicken-square-off-pre-super-bowl-showdown-4994Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTHats off to the Illinois Farm Families project. Hearing from a field mom proves its possible to reach urban consumers with ag's message.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-changing-consumer-opinions-mom-time-4941Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTBorrowing tools is a sacred ritual between neighbors. But, the rules are a bit lax when it comes to fathers and sons.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-borrowing-becomes-commandeering-4085Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:00:00 GMTNew Year's Eve is upon us. Or, as many older folks view it, don't forget to date things 2013 starting Tuesday.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-old-man-ponders-new-year-3984Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTI agree with Ralphie, a BB gun does make a good present. They're great for teaching responisibility.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-youll-shoot-eye-kid-3949Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe Mississippi River is at a record low. Walking along the rocks at Thebes was like walking on the moon.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-walking-surface-moon-3923Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe New York Times dug a little further and got both sides of the story. Apparently there's a fight going on between the sugar and corn folks.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-junk-science-gives-high-fructose-corn-syrup-black-eye-3888Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe holidays are a great time to discuss succession planning. Make sure the whole family knows the plan.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-hey-dad-whats-estate-plan-3874Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTSouth American soybeans consistenly test higher in protein content. U.S. has lost market share. Can we reverse course?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-soybeans-arent-good-brazils-3850Fri, 16 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTLet's stop focusing on GMO, organic or crate-free. The real problem is we're obsessed with fast food.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lets-quit-food-snobbery-game-3784Fri, 02 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMTBusinessWeek article points out AB InBev's recent growth has been largely unsustainable.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-messing-budweiser-recipe-thats-crazy-3769Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTToo many rural folks get caught up in ISP buyouts. The result is an email address that changes every couple years. Here's how to prevent that.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lock-down-permanent-email-address-3747Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTCellulosic ethanol is out to prove it can be commercially produced in 2013. I'm still skeptical.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-2013-breakthrough-year-cellulosic-ethanol-3720Tue, 16 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTQuestion is will it still be there next spring. Illinois CBMP will pay for nitrate testing to answer that question on your farm.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-theres-lot-nitrate-still-soil-3684Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMTNational Geographic show highlights how far Americans have strayed from the farm.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-doomsday-preppers-proves-doesnt-understand-farming-3629Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTWe've got to shake this drought off and get excited for 2013.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-time-start-thinking-next-year-3600Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMTWatching revolutionary ag concepts come to life at the Farm Progress Show give me hope we can feed and fuel this growing population.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-why-i-love-farm-progress-sh-3561Tue, 28 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTAfter AGCO's ride and drive, I have a healthy respect for custom applicators. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-test-driving-agco-sprayers-was-simple-humbling-3545Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe "steak over" commercials are witty. I just wish they'd mentioned U.S. farmers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-walmart-commercial-misses-mark-barely-3516Wed, 15 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTPhotography school only reinforced how much I have to learn. However, ISA's Amy Roady represented the Land of Lincoln admirably.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-needs-skill-dumb-luck-side-3488Mon, 06 Aug 2012 01:00:00 GMTLet's keep the demand rationing discussions civil. Ag does not need to pit ethanol vs livestock in the mainstream media.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-livestock-vs-ethanol-scene-set-showdown-3456Wed, 25 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTIn most publications, Quinn's visit to southern Illinois came off as a huge success. Here's what really went down.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-quinns-downstate-drought-trip-was-less-admirable-3431Tue, 17 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTAfter spending five days in Cuba, I'm proud to be an American. This fourth, take some time to embrace the basic freedoms we so often take for granted.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-five-days-without-basic-freedoms-3395Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe Illinois Farm Bureau is traveling to Cuba in an attempt to restore ag exports to their former glory.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-im-off-explore-cuban-agriculture-3374Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTBeck's practical farm research team evaluates late-season nitrogen techniques in real-world conditions.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sometimes-want-know-work-farm-3364Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTBeck's PFR team evaluates late-season nitrogen techniques in real-world conditions.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sometimes-want-know-work-farm-3363Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTListen up: size doesn't matter. Making healthier food choices does.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-nyc-soda-cap-based-flawed-premise-food-consumption-3313Thu, 07 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMTUnless your name is Steve Jobs, consumers dictate which products make it and which ones fizzle. Could this explain the organic movement?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-organic-segment-faces-huge-challenge-economics-3305Mon, 04 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMTThings have changed a lot since we got our first PC in 1987.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-life-digital-native-3281Tue, 29 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTThank you, veterans, for protecting our country and her interests.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pondering-gory-war-3276Mon, 28 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe anti-commercial ag sentiment continues to grow in this country. What are we doing to do about it?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ag-desperataly-needs-speak-consumers-unified-voice-3257Thu, 17 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTIt's tough to take a photo of a blue sky on a sunny day without making the foreground too dark. Here's some software that alleviates this problem.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-how-shoot-hdr-photos-prairie-3255Wed, 16 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTFinally, a Newsweek article about food that doesn't take (much of) a swing at mainstream ag.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-red-meat-didnt-make-fat-3238Wed, 09 May 2012 01:00:00 GMTA new book points out that consumers are responsible for so many processed foods in our grocery stores. So, why are they so mad at farmers?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-consumers-got-exactly-asked-3206Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTI've lost 10 pounds on a new diet. No organic. No farmers' markets. Just cheap, conventional food.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-im-prove-conventional-food-healthy-3177Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTChina is working hard to surpass the U.S. I wish the same ambition and work ethic existed in America.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-video-provides-inside-look-chinese-ipad-factory-3169Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTI always assumed feeding more people was a good thing. Apparently, not everyone agrees.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-grass-vs-grain-fed-beef-discussion-turns-ugly-3156Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMTA recent Facebook discussion confirms consumers still have little faith in production ag. How can we change that?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-consumers-still-think-factory-farms-are-evil-3136Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMTMaralee Johnson always seemed to have a smile on her face. I wish there were more people like her in this world.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-mourning-loss-maralee-johnson-3122Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTI think America is ripe for a reality t.v. show about farming. Of course, it couldn't actually be reality, that's way too boring.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-time-had-reality-tv-show-farming-3102Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTPETA has a number of celebrities willing to speak on their behalf. Shouldn't ag have at least one?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ag-needs-celebrity-spokesperson-3077Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMTBroadband access can add as many, if not more, jobs to a rural area as a new factory.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-broadband-access-necessary-attract-young-homeowners-3054Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTIn 2008, researchers released a flurry of research linking poverty to increased food prices. Turns out, the research was junk.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-high-food-prices-didnt-cause-much-poverty-reported-3035Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTMaybe if the Union of Concerned Scientists had an economist on board they wouldn't make such ridiculous statements about Monsanto. Get a clue!http://farmprogress.com/blogs-union-concerned-scientists-article-monsanto-gets-f-2999Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTThe Yahoo article is a piece of junk. Even if it was well-research, the basic facts say they're wrong. Will this really hurt college recruiting?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lets-calm-down-yahoo-ag-degree-article-2968Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTGaining more acreage is a challenge for young farmers. Experts have tips for marketing your farm. Check out the February Prairie Farmer for more info.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-tips-marketing-farm-potential-landlords-2945Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTDid anyone buy a BB gun for their child this Christmas? I agree with Ralphie. They are a terrific gift.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-youll-shoot-eye-kid-2909Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMTWe've got to make our state more business friendly. This isn't just a Chicago phenomenon. Rural farmers rising up against CAFOs is a disheartening.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-slapping-band-aids-illinois-economic-problems-2882Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMTYep, this is a soapbox blog. You've been warned.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-happened-great-country-2844Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:42:00 GMTThere is no more honest or hard working industry than agriculture.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-im-thankful-part-ag-industry-2823Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:33:00 GMTDuring a wedding last week, I explained how revolutionary Monsanto's work is to a group of St. Louisans.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-people-are-removed-agriculture-like-im-talking-nuclear-physics-2795Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:08:00 GMTCall me crazy, but the 25-acre strawberry field between two interstates isn't inherent to feeding the world.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-save-the-garden-sized-organic-farm-2758Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:29:00 GMTEPA expects farmers to have a petroleum spill plan on file. The only question is when is the enforcement deadline.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-reacting-to-washingtons-whims-is-no-sunday-picnic-2732Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:52:00 GMTLegislators seem to have schizophrenia when it comes to corn-based ethanolhttp://farmprogress.com/blogs-corn-ethanol-love-it-forget-it-vilify-it-2703Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:19:00 GMTHave you considered the potential efficiencies a tablet (like the iPad) could bring to the farm?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-tablets-from-no-application-to-nifty-media-device-to-business-work-horse-2682Fri, 07 Oct 2011 09:59:00 GMTRenting, rather than owning, music was one of the best decisions I've made in the past month. I've saved a lot of money.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-what-do-you-listen-to-in-the-combine-2657Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:36:00 GMTTeaching a country to farm is not an easy venture. Food exports are a huge revenue stream for the U.S.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-consumers-are-wrong-we-do-have-an-obligation-to-feed-the-world-2628Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:11:00 GMTStop by and see me in the Hospitality Tent. I'm the one with fresh hay-hauling scratches all over my forearms.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-farm-progress-show-begins-2580Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:04:00 GMTThe longer you put off getting serious about weed resistance managment, the more it could cost you.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-think-youve-seen-weed-pressure-think-again-2558Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:05:00 GMTPre-pay anhydrous ammonia contracts offload too much risk onto the farmer. Water quality may be suffering as a result.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-are-prepay-fertilizer-contracts-pushing-farmers-toward-poor-agronomic-practices-2544Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:45:00 GMTLet's cool the biomass talk. The market for energy grass doesn't exist. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-biomass-production-has-no-place-in-the-cornbelt-2494Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:39:00 GMTI'd like to know a little more about CFPB's potential power. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-consumer-financial-protection-bureau-is-officially-born-on-thursday-2466Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:39:00 GMTPaying attention to stats can give you a leg up on the baseball diamond. Can this be related to farming?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-can-baseball-teach-us-something-about-farming-2438Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:11:00 GMTThere's an 800-lb gorilla in the room. It's called the Toyota Prius.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-i-hope-veetcs-demise-renews-our-focus-on-ethanol-2401Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:55:00 GMTExpect to start seeing live video on the website in the coming weeks.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-coming-soon-video-from-the-field-2384Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:34:00 GMTUsing a meat thermometer takes the anxiety out of grilling. I speak from experience.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-make-a-meat-thermometer-part-of-your-grilling-routine-2351Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:43:00 GMTToday's news outlets seem more interested in catering to liberal or conservative leanings. Just give me the news!http://farmprogress.com/blogs-we-deserve-fair-unbiased-news-coverage-2327Wed, 25 May 2011 09:35:00 GMTWe're good at growing corn, no need to apologize for that.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-im-tired-of-people-trying-to-make-us-feel-ashamed-for-growing-corn-2308Wed, 18 May 2011 09:38:00 GMTI don't know how folks can consider some of these practices sustainable.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farmers-market-reinforces-my-thoughts-on-mainstream-food-production-2298Thu, 12 May 2011 11:32:00 GMTOur farm system is set up to deliver maximum yields. Is it worth changing to a system that prioritizes protecting the environment?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-is-clean-water-worth-the-hassle-2271Wed, 04 May 2011 10:11:00 GMTDOT's for-hire interpretation on crop-share leases is unenforceable.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drop-the-forhire-issue-2238Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:15:00 GMT"Because that's what dad always did" may not be the best justification in today's world.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-what-drives-your-decision-making-process-2230Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:58:00 GMTLos Angeles tells celebrity chef Jamie Oliver to hit the road.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-whats-this-crazy-talk-about-fresh-local-food-being-expensive-2207Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:49:00 GMTOnce upon a time, Americans were impressed with food preservation techniques. Not any more.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-freshfood-love-affair-indicates-paradigm-shift-2198Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:22:00 GMTFirst, let's produce enough food, then we can argue what type we need to produce.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-organic-enthusiasts-are-after-me-2181Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:41:00 GMTSometimes there's an obvious disconnect between the drawing board and the field.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dear-engineer-what-were-you-thinking-2160Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:52:00 GMTCorporations like dealing with fewer large growers, rather than many small growers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-consolidating-specialty-acres-could-present-opportunities-for-growth-2123Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:45:00 GMTAn invite to a book signing in California made me laugh.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-a-press-invitation-i-cant-pass-up-2105Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:48:00 GMTDomestic auto manufacturers appear hesitant to condemn or condone E15 waiver approval.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-understanding-auto-manufacturers-concerns-with-e15-2082Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:34:00 GMTSometimes paying a little more for a service is worth the added expense.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-what-are-you-willing-to-pay-more-for-2072Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:19:00 GMTDo you think the state of Illinois deserves a donation disguised as a sales tax ploy?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-state-of-illinois-has-really-done-it-this-time-2049Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:16:00 GMTWe reveal the 2011 Master Farmers in the March issue. There are five winners this year.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-scratching-the-surface-2047Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:09:00 GMTDear Food Network, "organic" and "premium" are not synonyms.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-definition-of-a-premium-lie-2024Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:23:00 GMTSometimes the best farming lessons have less to do with agronomy, more to do with life.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-cultivating-master-farmers-program-seeks-young-farmer-applicants-2011Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:14:00 GMTSomewhere along the line, we lost our minds when it comes to environmentalism.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-what-happened-to-the-three-rs-1989Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:13:00 GMTWhat I learned from the 2011 winter meeting circuit (thus far).http://farmprogress.com/blogs-winter-meetings-yield-important-takehome-points-1974Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:20:00 GMTHow old were you when you started paying your own bills?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-my-generation-doesnt-want-to-grow-up-1948Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:37:00 GMT