﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rural Living</title><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogsRss.aspx?b=13</link><description>The latest headlines and articles.</description><copyright>(c) 2013, iNet Solutions Group. All rights reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Peppermint Tea Fought Allergy Woes More Than the Latest Capsule</title><description>A home remedy does a job on allergic reaction to Eastern Red Cedar pollen. I'll take another round of that!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-peppermint-tea-fought-allergy-woes-more-latest-capsule-6893</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dumb Iron Tillage May Be on Cusp of Learning a Thing or Two</title><description>Agco agronomist/engineer sees real potential for the "teaching" tillage equipment to think on-the-go.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dumb-iron-tillage-may-cusp-learning-thing-two-6833</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Agco/GSI Seems to Be Match Made In Heaven</title><description>The recent purchase of GSI by Agco, and the subsequent elevation of the bin builder to one of the tractor maker's "global brands" is a success story.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-agco-gsi-seems-match-made-heaven-5172</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Newbie Looks at National Farm Machinery Show</title><description>My first trip to the NFMS is an enjoyable tour of new farm equipment, and a chance to visit with my co-workers -- even if they do pull rank on me!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-newbie-looks-national-farm-machinery-show-5137</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Agronomic Design" Means Case IH Seeks Better Crops From CAD/CAM</title><description>Case IH and others are designing their products around taking care of the soil as an important part of a producer's pay day at harvest. </description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-agronomic-design-means-case-ih-seeks-better-crops-cad-cam-5077</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Sap's Up!" Pruning chores reveal season is well underway</title><description>February is supposed to be the "dead dormant" season, but in Oklahoma the trees and berries are already opening for business.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-saps-pruning-chores-reveal-season-well-underway-5037</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dig In Now for Tornado Season Cometh!</title><description>We've been amazed at the popularity of our video on a tornado drill for our grand sons with our GroundZero tornado shelter.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dig-tornado-season-cometh-4997</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Camel' Plants Take Advantage of Irrigation Advancements</title><description>Agronomic developments are matching irrigation engineering for substantial water efficiency in corn production.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-camel-plants-take-advantage-irrigation-advancements-4948</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Laboratory Produced Stevia Sweetners On the Horizon</title><description>An American company plans to use its exclusive rights to a fermentation process to produce the sweeteners found in the Stevia herb plant.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-laboratory-produced-stevia-sweetners-horizon-4003</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I'm Tired of Hearing TV Types Cry "Wolf!"</title><description>Naming winter cold fronts and going on 24/7 Emergency Weather coverage proves to be a virtual "crock" as TV stations vye for viewers.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-im-tired-hearing-tv-types-cry-wolf-3987</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is a Five-Cylinder Diesel In Ford's F150 Future?</title><description>The Blue Oval folks are installing a 5-cylinder 3.2 Liter diesel engine in the 2014 Transit utility truck. Could the F150 be a platform for this engine too?</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-five-cylinder-diesel-fords-f150-future-3932</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Worries on New Diesels and Current Engine Oils</title><description>New emission standards will require new engine oils but existing CJ-4 products will protect the internals of your new until they are formulated.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-worries-new-diesels-current-engine-oils-3891</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Giving Credit where Credit is Due</title><description>This Thanksgiving Day and weekend, take time to ponder your blessings and from whence they come.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-giving-credit-where-credit-due-3866</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Apps Available to Help Calibrate Your Farm Spray Equipment</title><description>ARS scientists and Navy entomologists team up to write a pair of apps for ground and aerial sprayer calibration.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-apps-available-help-calibrate-farm-spray-equipment-3810</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "Pony Motor" Powers a Flood of Memories</title><description>Technology is creating many "memories" as popular items get left for antique dealers.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pony-motor-powers-flood-memories-3770</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pears: The No Care Crop</title><description>Despite drought, wind and blistering summer temperatures, pears pretty much do their own thing year after year without much "help" from humans.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pears-care-crop-3753</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invest Early! Only a Limited Number of Participants Allowed</title><description>Wholesome Sustainable Earth Fund allows investments in "socially just", environmentally-friendly agriculture for bountiful returns.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-invest-early-limited-number-participants-allowed-3729</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Propane Turns 100 Years Old </title><description>Century celebration at Sunbelt Ag Expo marks 100 years of clean, portable, propane energy for rural America.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-propane-turns-100-years-old-3719</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farm Tractor Diesel Engine Oils Changing With the Times</title><description>New "clean diesels" coming to farm tractor market before motor oils designed for their needs are categorized.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-tractor-diesel-engine-oils-changing-times-3693</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nothing Like Fall in the Mountains to Put the Wind Back in Your Sails</title><description>Reflections from some time in the mountains during Indian Summer</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-nothing-like-fall-mountains-put-wind-back-sails-3676</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Robotic Features Enhance Farm Shop Welding Machines</title><description>New Thermal Arc welding machines from Victor Technologies carry tomorrow's standard features in current combination machines.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-robotic-features-enhance-farm-shop-welding-machines-3645</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Historic Fertilizer Tech Continues Its Evolution to Smartphone</title><description>A crude herbicide sprayer in 1983 paved the way for some of the best variable rate fertilizer technology in agriculture, and the trip isn't over</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-historic-fertilizer-tech-continues-evolution-smartphone-3620</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Husker Harvest Days Welcomes Autumn With Irrigated Farm Field Demos</title><description>HHD brings the latest farm technology to the Western Corn Belt September 11-13 in Grand Island, Neb.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-husker-harvest-dy-welcomes-autumn-irrigated-farm-field-demos-3588</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where the Soybean Hits the Road</title><description>Bridgestone Americas engineers are blending ag tire compounds with soybean oil and hope to replace petroleum-based oils in their recipes by the end of 2013.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-where-soybean-hits-road-3564</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Food Waste Is a Disgrace</title><description>Americans waste a lot of food, but regulations won't solve the issue nearly as quickly as higher prices and widespread hunger.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-food-waste-disgrace-3538</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Second Year of Drought Deepens Soil Moisture Deficit</title><description>While not as hot as 2011, the lack of rain in the summer of 2012 adds to the misery of two back-to-back blistering years.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-second-year-drought-deepens-soil-moisture-deficit-3520</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diesel Power Here To Stay For Heavy Duty Applications</title><description>National Petroleum Council issues a report on the look of power systems through the year 2050 -- and diesels remain a key component.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-diesel-power-here-stay-heavy-duty-applications-3499</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Friend In Need, Is a Friend Indeed</title><description>Local fire damage shows the better side of humans in a world beset with selfishness</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-friend-need-friend-indeed-3478</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Outdoor Swamp Cooler For the Back Porch</title><description>Misters make for a cool breeze even in blistering hot Southwest summer conditions.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-outdoor-swamp-cooler-back-porch-3448</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Irrigation System Waters Grapes With a Measured Trickle</title><description>Irrigation system cuts water waste and ensures new grape vines don't lack moisture in critical first year for vegetative growth during drought.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-irrigation-system-waters-grapes-measured-trickle-3432</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Race Boat Drivers Report on Ethanol Use for 2011</title><description>The National Boat Racing Association recently made is "use" report of ethanol fuels to the RFA after a season of sponsored racing to test the fuels in outboard motors.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-race-boat-drivers-report-ethanol-use-2011-3414</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>July 4: Independence from What?</title><description>We're celebrating a magnificent experiment in self governance. And I think we're losing sight of the founding fathers' vision.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-july-4-independence-3392</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Watershed for John Deere?</title><description>Deere &amp; Co.'s FarmSight program and online portal is taking advantage of business and agronomic information for better on-farm decision making. But is</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-watershed-john-deere-3382</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Norman Rockwell Corn Harvest</title><description>Grandsons bring a special treat to sweet corn harvest.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-norman-rockwell-corn-harvest-3367</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spend Some Money on Fire Extinguishers</title><description>Neighbor's propane fire bring reminder of mower fire and the need for fire extinguishers on equipment and around ANY flame.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-spend-money-fire-extinguishers-3348</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pick It, Prepare It, Eat It</title><description>Church group members come to dinner but have  to pick herbs in the garden and prepare recipes themselves.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pick-prepare-eat-3332</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Made In USA' Farm Tractors From Agco Start Rolling Off the Line</title><description>Agco has begun building Massey-Ferguson and Challenger farm tractors, once made in France, in a new facility in Jackson, Minn.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-made-usa-farm-tractors-agco-start-rolling-off-line-3319</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corn's a Comin' and Tomatoes Aren't Far Behind</title><description>Sweet corn crop is developing well, as home garden goes into its next phase of management.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-corns-comin-tomatoes-arent-far-behind-3293</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Home-Grown Meal Is Tasty, But Thought Provoking</title><description>Eating from one's own garden and family feedlot is tasty, but how long can you survive on what you know and grow?</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-home-grown-meal-tasty-thought-provoking-3284</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>As If I Needed Something Else To Do</title><description>An in-town orchard and vineyard are taking root at Dan's house.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-i-needed-something-else-3258</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>There's Still Some VROOOM in Traditional Gasoline Engines</title><description>Innovation from Mazda points to continued potential for the reciprocating internal combustion engine, even in light of higher fuel costs and more stri</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-theres-still-vrooom-traditional-gasoline-engines-3235</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Another Anecdote in Favor of Fuel Stabilizers</title><description>After a year, treated fuel still good in a garden tractor stored outdoors.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-another-anecdote-favor-fuel-stabilizers-3231</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Twin-Row Sweet Corn</title><description>Author bumps up his BMPs for Fourth of July roasting ears.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-twin-row-sweet-corn-3221</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Try Something!</title><description>Tire manufacturers are asking growers to look for ways to reduce stalk damage until new designs can take on the challenge of standing stubble.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-try-something-3200</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stoic Acceptance Is Only Way to Deal with What Ifs</title><description>Dan recalls missing being in the Murrah Building in Oklahoma City when the bomb went off.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-stoic-acceptance-deal-ifs-3184</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Efficient Inland Maritime System Benefits Everyone on the Farm</title><description>The nation needs to spend significant funds on updating and modernizing its inland waterway system, and every farmer who uses fertilizer, grows corn, </description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-efficient-inland-maritime-system-benefits-everyone-farm-3161</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Samples of History Being Taken Continually</title><description>Soil samplying and assay are a big part of the research continuing just blocks from my office.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-samples-history-being-taken-continually-3126</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Quarter Cup of Diesel or Three Pints of Milk?</title><description>The most efficient power source is the one with the best energy-density, and for some time that will remain the domain of oil, gas, coal and nuclear p</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-quarter-cup-diesel-three-pints-milk-3099</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Soil Cycle at One's Backdoor Step</title><description>Recycling kitchen waste into the "cook's garden" brings a feeling of being an active part of one's food supply.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-soil-cycle-ones-backdoor-step-3087</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil Flows Toward Demand, Regardless of Politics</title><description>Southern Leg of Keystone XL pipeline will begin this spring to move oil from Oklahoma's oil boom in horizontal drilling and fracking. </description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-oil-flows-toward-demand-regardless-politics-3048</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bayer Buys a Break for Bees</title><description>The fascinating life of honeybees is getting a boost from Bayer CropScience in the form of new research efforts. The announcement reminds us of our ex</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-bayer-buys-break-bees-3036</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Through the Looking Glass Darkly</title><description>A snowy afternoon, photos of a bygone time, memories and reflections add up to a lot of mile markers in the past.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-through-looking-glass-darkly-3013</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Doorway Solution From the Scap Heap</title><description>Repurposed worn patio doors make an excellent entryway for the home greenhouse, and they won't blow off when the wind changes like the factory "sugges</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-doorway-solution-scap-heap-2996</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tornado Season May Be Early This Year</title><description>It's a good time to consider installing a tornado shelter if you don't have one. </description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-tornado-season-may-early-year-2978</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3-In-One Is Not Just Oil Anymore</title><description>Combination machines make taking the shop to the field a much easier proposition, and easier on the bank account.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-3-oil-anymore-2955</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Converting Your Diesel Fuel Pickup Truck to Burn Natural Gas</title><description>Entrepreneur Brian Carpenter shows you how he convted his Ford F-350 truck with a 7.3 diesel engine to burn compressed natural gas to save fuel costs.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-converting-diesel-fuel-pickup-truck-burn-natural-gas-2928</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A House of 'Glass'</title><description>The glazing is on the greenhouse and it's been wind tested as 2012 rolled in at 60 mph!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-house-glass-2918</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who Pays for that Helicopter Ride to the Hospital?</title><description>Check with your health insurer to see what the guidelines are for air evac services in your case.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pays-helicopter-ride-hospital-2904</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Standing Tall and Ready for 'Glass'</title><description>Rainy weather slowed the greenhouse project somewhat, but we're ready to take advantage of the next pretty day to install the roof.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-standing-tall-ready-glass-2881</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>And We Need To Pay More Taxes!</title><description>Navy purchase of biodiesel has some strange financial connections</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-need-pay-more-taxes-2868</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:44:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Dust In The Wind" -- Is No Concern for EPA</title><description>House passes common-sense legislation to prevent EPA Dust Mop</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dust-wind-concern-epa-2858</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Endoskeleton Is in Place</title><description>Steel inner frame will help structure withstand the winds and snow in the land of Freaky Weather</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-endoskeleton-place-2847</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Second Harbor Freight Greenhouse is Under Construction</title><description>Experience makes second project easier, better acclimated to wind and weather</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-second-harbor-freight-greenhouse-under-construction-2833</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Abe Lincoln Said it Best!</title><description>Lincoln's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation should be required reading for all Americans</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-abe-lincoln-said-best-2805</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farms Produce More than Food and Fiber</title><description>Industry impressed with farm and military backgrounds as indicators of good employee potential</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-produce-more-than-food-and-fiber-2779</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QR Codes Make a Tractor a Self-Guided Tour</title><description>Technology from the assembly lines of the auto industry are coming to the farm</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-qr-codes-make-a-tractor-a-self-guided-tour-2739</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 01:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Versatile Combine in the Offing</title><description>Seven test "mules" harvested rice to wheat to beans and corn this season in the U.S. and Canada</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-versatile-combine-in-the-offing-2727</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "Blue Flame" May Fill Your Fuel Tank Soon</title><description>Technology is coming on line that will make compressed natural gas more common as a motor fuel</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-blue-flame-may-fill-your-fuel-tank-soon-2700</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>And The Rains Came</title><description>Rains bring much needed relief to a productive but parched part of the country</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-and-the-rains-came-2691</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Farming" Comes to the City</title><description>Fall decorating items from the farm draw a big crowd</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farming-comes-to-the-city-2674</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We've Out-Technologied Ourselves in the Name of Safety</title><description>Fighting the result of good intentions is frustrating, time consuming and probably not really necessary</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-weve-out-technologied-ourselves-in-the-name-of-safety-2643</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Imported" Hay is Very Welcome</title><description>Surrounding states providing hay sources to Oklahoma and Texas producers</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-imported-hay-is-very-welcome-2619</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Memories of Echo 1 In An Age Where Satellites are Rarely Considered</title><description>A night of star gazing brings a grandfather and grandsons together looking at constellations and satelliltes</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-memories-of-echo-1-in-an-age-where-satellites-are-rarely-considered-2590</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!</title><description>Tale of woe, only begets more tales of woe!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished-2576</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>We Should  Have Known: The Taxpayer Will Pay</title><description>Telecoms to get USDA funds for their plan to expand rural broadband service</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-we-should-have-known-the-taxpayer-will-pay-2561</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major Telecoms Agree On Rural Broadband Plan</title><description>By changing the target of the Universal Service Fund, majors look at taking broadband to fly-over country</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-major-telecoms-agree-on-rural-broadband-plan-2531</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Drought Is Like Dying Very Slowly</title><description>This is one of those summers in Oklahoma that keeps farmers humble, if any weren’t that way already!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drought-is-like-dying-very-slowly-2508</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sometimes It's the "Unseen" Things That are Most Important</title><description>Syngenta makes major investments in what's below the ground on agronomic crops</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sometimes-its-the-unseen-things-that-are-most-important-2459</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unseen Art in Basic House Wiring</title><description>Doing the right thing, even if no one sees makes the world a better place</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-unseen-art-in-basic-house-wiring-2436</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Independence From What?</title><description>Independence from England was only the beginning. You can still claim independence with  your vote.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-independence-from-what-2424</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil is Too Valuable For Only One Use</title><description>Recycling motor oil makes sense environmentally and economically given the modern price of crude oil</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-oil-is-too-valuable-for-only-one-use-2399</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Any Old Port In A Storm', But There Are Better Ways</title><description>Flush-mounted in-ground tornado shelter installs in a day and is ready  to use</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-any-old-port-in-a-storm-but-there-are-better-ways-2389</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mulch,  You Take It Where You Can Get It</title><description>A lawn sweeper behind a combine is a gardener's good friend</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-mulch-you-take-it-where-you-can-get-it-2363</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Dollar Just Doesn't Go Very Far Anymore!</title><description>Inflation is real and it's accelerating, regardless of what the feds say</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-a-dollar-just-doesnt-go-very-far-anymore-2347</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>It "Snowed" Book Parts</title><description>Springtime in Oklahoma is a crapshoot and you don't want a 7  or 11!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-it-snowed-book-parts-2328</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:04:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Yamaha Workers Willingly Partner With Robots</title><description>Humans and machines pitch in together to produce ATVs every 80 seconds!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-yamaha-workers-willingly-partner-with-robots-2310</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 12:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trial Run Shows Ethanol Program Workable</title><description>Boat racers develop testing procedures to ensure ethanol use in contingency program</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-trial-run-shows-ethanol-program-workable-2288</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Town and Country Living</title><description>A move off an acreage to an in-town home with a farm view</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-town-and-country-living-2260</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Waste Not Want Not: Valvoline Makes the Investment</title><description>Valvoline takes re-refined oil to the mainstream with a 50% blend in its NextGen motor oil.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-waste-not-want-not-valvoline-makes-the-investment-2228</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ethanol and Boat Racing Forge New Relationship</title><description>Ethanol promotion partners with National Boat Racing Association for 2011 racing season</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ethanol-and-boat-racing-forge-new-relationship-2206</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>On-Farm Fuel Storage Gets New Eye From EPA</title><description>If you store more than 1,320 gallons of fuel, you'll need a written plan of action for spills.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-onfarm-fuel-storage-gets-new-eye-from-epa-2194</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal Fat Motor Oil Enters Market at a Premium Price</title><description>Price point seems high for G Oil's new synthetic motor oil made from slaughterhouse by products.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-animal-fat-motor-oil-enters-market-at-a-premium-price-2176</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Out of the Mouths of Babes</title><description>Grandson proves hazard decals are well-designed -- even if you can't read</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-out-of-the-mouths-of-babes-2159</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sometimes The Math Just Isn't There to Support an Argument</title><description>Given what a farmer gets from the American food dollar, there's more than rising grain prices to blame for food price  hikes</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sometimes-the-math-just-isnt-there-to-support-an-argument-2140</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wood Heat Makes Sense</title><description>With some scrounging, heating with wood can cut your energy bills</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-wood-heat-makes-sense-2117</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Safe Emergency Drinking Water</title><description>A few drops of household bleach can purify water in emergencies</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-safe-emergency-drinking-water-2099</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motor Oil from Animal Fat</title><description>G Oil is marketing an API-approved engine oil from "home grown" products</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-motor-oil-from-animal-fat-2067</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Name Dropping for Increased Business</title><description>Branding: The setting apart of similar products to create a perceived difference in value.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-name-dropping-for-increased-business-2029</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sky is Not Falling, It's Only the Dawn!</title><description>The tools to meet future food and fiber demands are being developed as worries mount about the fate of humans.</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-sky-is-not-falling-its-only-the-dawn-1995</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Marketing Meets The English Language</title><description>If "vegetarian fed" is good, then milk, red and white meat come from excellent farms!</description><link>http://farmprogress.com/blogs-when-marketing-meets-the-english-language-1980</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>