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All rights reserved.5What is it about getting outside at a farm show to watch new equipment run anyway?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-good-thing-i-work-company-farm-shows-7289Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:00:00 GMTYou're in the thick of it now trying to finish planting and spraying. . .how do you keep your tech running smoothly?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-was-last-time-tuned-sprayer-7279Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:00:00 GMTSeeing the vintage Genesis tractor next to its decidedly beefier descendent was a treat this week.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-another-trip-down-memory-lane-7255Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMTSoggy weather across areas that were once drought stricken bring new worries.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-replant-future-7204Tue, 28 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTPlanting progress may be lagging, but when the temps and conditions are right farmers definitely are on the move.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-getting-planting-game-7157Thu, 16 May 2013 01:00:00 GMTImagine being an engineering student and having to build a tractor from scratch. Happens every year.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-gearing-competition-7132Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTCrunch time has hit some farms, and the rest of you will join in soon.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-meeting-test-7085Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMTA long, and we do mean long, winter may require farm equipment get a little extra tender loving care this spring.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-last-minute-ideas-before-spring-rush-7022Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMTFarm equipment data shows that farmers are buying - so far.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drought-drought-6989Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMTOne farm equipment company hits a centennial, while dealers honor a few others.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-celebrating-birthdays-recognition-6940Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:00:00 GMTThere are a few magic numbers in agriculture, especially in the spring.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-waiting-50-6907Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMTThe inevitable march of the seasons will bring spring to the farm...you can almost feel it now.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-spring-coming-really-6867Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMTIt seems like such a commonsense planter idea, and about time too?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pondering-electric-planter-unit-6834Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTFarm equipment company celebrates 50th anniversary by bringing early model to big show.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-first-farm-show-6798Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMTTrip to Louisville for the National Farm Machinery Show was rushed, crowded and the mood was high.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-show-mood-upbeat-5152Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:00:00 GMTGetting ready for National Farm Machinery Show is now a tradition.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-another-farm-show-trip-aheadand-im-excited-5084Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMTLinking combine and tractor at harvest offered an efficiency boost in drought-hit fields. http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-harvest-tech-work-5020Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMTInvesting in on-farm iron and tech creates challenge for growers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-conversations-new-farm-technology-4978Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMTOne benefit of the fiscal cliff tax deal was an extension of Section 179 deduction, and more.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-shopping-deadline-extended-4932Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:00:00 GMTResolutions are made to be broken, but what the heck.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-looking-ahead-2013-3992Fri, 28 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMTLooking at a new tractor? Changes in tax and depreciation laws for 2013 give you an added incentive to invest in capital goods.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-year-end-farm-equipment-shopping-deadline-looms-3973Fri, 21 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMTLooks like global machinery buyers are already looking ahead to a prosperous New Year.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-getting-past-drought-3939Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMTAs 2012 winds down, you can look back and look forward. 2013 promises some interesting new products.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-year-end-pause-3917Thu, 06 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMTTitan Machinery, selling Case IH, sees new opportunity, but not just in the United States.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-equipment-dealer-group-expandsin-serbia-3889Wed, 28 Nov 2012 09:30:00 GMTHeading into this food-oriented week, I think of the tech and tools it takes to raise a crop.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-playing-catch-like-everyone-else-3855Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:00:00 GMTTaking out your drought frustrations with a tillage tool may not be the best move.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-are-farmers-looking-post-drought-revenge-3782Fri, 02 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMTDrought sufferers know there's another year ahead. Time to think about next year?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-planning-2013-3735Mon, 22 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMTWith harvest running so far ahead of schedule, you may have time before the snow flies to do some maintenance and planning.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-post-harvest-downtime-3712Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:00:00 GMTA trip to Germany to check out a new manufacturing plant, and tractor, offers insight into new tech and more.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-agco-press-event-makes-statement-3679Thu, 04 Oct 2012 06:00:00 GMTCombines have been rolling hard - with mid-October looking like 'done time' for most of you.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-yeesh-harvest-full-swing-3643Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMTAn outdoor farm show brings the chance to see plenty and get that 'data dump' you really need.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-healthy-husker-harvest-event-3604Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:00:00 GMTWe say we respect our farm machines, but a reminder now and then is worth it.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-healthy-fear-good-thing-3599Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMTCustom bike raises awareness of DEKALB birthday, and a lot of cash for the Red Cross.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-goodbye-chopper-3574Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:00:00 GMTFarm Progress Show brings more demo tools and surprises every year.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-interesting-farm-stuff-3557Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMTSometimes I can really relate to the modern farmer when talking to city people, especially when I try to describe my job.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-explaining-job-3527Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMTI have no favorites in the farm equipment biz, but I do have some fond memories I get to relive once in awhile.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-waxing-nostalgic-tractor-3501Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:30:00 GMTWe have more data available to us than we did in the drought of 1988, what lessons will we really learn this winter?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-different-look-drought-3483Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMTMoving beyond 2012 will be possible - difficult for some - but possible.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-looking-beyond-drought-3466Sat, 28 Jul 2012 06:00:00 GMTAll major tractor makers cinch up their final Tier 4 standards, and there's DEF in your future.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-tractor-makers-roll-scr-3433Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMTAs crops dry up, a lot of fallout could be expected beyond the corn field.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-drought-impacts-aspects-industry-3412Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 GMTOften talk about new tools for the farm, but how will farmers understand this new tech? Dealers have to fill the challenge.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-high-tech-farm-equipment-sales-challenge-3375Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:00:00 GMTThe Farm Progress Hay Expo is this week at the Central Iowa Expo near Boone. A good time will be had by all.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-big-show-focus-hay-3345Mon, 18 Jun 2012 06:00:00 GMTEven successful farm operations are a little bit in awe over the advancements they've seen.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-marvels-farm-technology-3311Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMTLast week we showed that farm dealers were upbeat, here's more information from that survey that offers insight into the price you may pay for equipmehttp://farmprogress.com/blogs-more-signs-farm-optimism-3282Tue, 29 May 2012 09:00:00 GMTSurvey shows local dealers see continued strong demand for farm equipment.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-equipment-dealers-upbeat-3263Mon, 21 May 2012 06:00:00 GMTUSDA hits 150 today, exactly, but what does that mean? And whither the future?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-more-birthday-sescquicentennial-3249Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 GMTA farm equipment firm comes out swinging after a few years 'out of the game.'http://farmprogress.com/blogs-getting-big-act-together-3234Tue, 08 May 2012 13:00:00 GMTAgriculture dodges a bullet, but child safety groups say otherwise.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-labor-safety-kids-3210Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMTA little on-road ethanol lesson from Toyota may be a surprise to farmers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-turn-gas-cap-3188Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMTAll that telematics stuff could eventually change the way you think about maintenance.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-scheduling-downtime-future-3166Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMTYou have the farm monitors and the GPS guidance, but are you ready to hit the field?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-outfitting-tractor-cab-3147Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 GMTKuhn investment in tillage tool maker Krause is a good sign; Miller Electric starts a club for welder owners.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-company-expands-another-starts-club-3134Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMTWhen planters roll on the farm this season what will be in those hoppers? Perhaps choices could be limited.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-farm-tech-worth-nothing-cant-3107Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTIndustry report shows farm equipment sales keep on truckin'http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-equipment-beat-goes-3089Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTNew biotech traits that rely on legacy herbicide technologies will require new attention to better application. (Video included)http://farmprogress.com/blogs-herbicide-sprayer-setup-may-require-heading-back-school-3059Mon, 05 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMTNow that the dust has settled from the National Farm Machinery Show, it's good to look back a bit.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-show-highlightsafter-time-3046Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTUnverferth has announced the winners of its video contest. Canadian family walks away with top honors.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-video-winners-chosen-2012-grain-cart-contest-3029Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMTAgricultural machinery companies merge and partner all the time, and it's interesting how that shows up to customers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-brand-names-evolve-connect-3021Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMTFarm equipment is a passion for me, so I kind of drop the ol' editorial director title and become a machinery editor every year about this time.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ready-set-3008Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMTReviving an extinct farm brand may be an interesting idea, but it is rare.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-studebaker-oliver-minnie-mo-tractor-anyone-2986Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMTNews of optimism in world farm machinery demand is good news. And one company may be on a buying spree.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-equipment-spotlight-shining-ag-2972Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTDEKALB Chopper could be yours. Seed company officially starts its 100th year celebration with the bike that premiered at the Farm Progress Show.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-birthday-farm-bike-goes-sale-2952Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMTFinalists in Brent Cart video contest show their love for a farm implement. We offer a rundown of the final five.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farmers-respond-video-contest-2932Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMTLaunch of a couple new websites caught our eye, and might be of interest to you too.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-tillage-farm-websites-offer-info-2916Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMTIt's easy to concentrate on big farms when talking about a combine or tractor purchase, what's the future for smaller operations?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-tough-farm-challenge-offered-smaller-operations-2902Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMTKverneland, the Norwegian farm implement maker is in the midst of a battle between two companies that want ownership - CNH and Kubota.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-farm-equipment-acquisition-fight-under-2887Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMTEquipment and technology you need may appear frivolous to the casual observer but we know better.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-cool-stuff-much-needed-farm-stuff-2864Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:46:00 GMTSection 179 deduction just keeps getting bigger and bigger, not a bad deal if you can use it.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-500000-sort-2842Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:57:00 GMTLooking for new product and technology ideas for your farm or ranch? Check out this free download.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-ultimate-farm-gift-list-2825Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:15:00 GMTNo holiday says 'food' like Thanksgiving. Thanks readers.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-making-food-connection-2821Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:25:00 GMTInteresting program with John Deere makes a direct link between farm equipment and food - with can goods. They call it Can Do.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-unique-combine-sculpture-under-construction-2797Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:39:00 GMTCompany makes a run at a new record for wheat harvest. Looks like they made it.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-breaking-harvest-records-2792Tue, 15 Nov 2011 09:11:00 GMTAutomating tractor operation isn't easy, but new tech tools have made it more achievable.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-park-your-car-drive-a-tractor-2777Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:03:00 GMTWhat do you do with a 600-hp tractor? Innovative farm tour aims to answer that question.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-going-big-changes-sales-approach-2737Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:30:00 GMTIsobutanol-gasoline blend performs well in one tough test - small engines.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-new-biofuel-passes-another-test-2735Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:28:00 GMTI made it to two major shows this year, and learned a few things.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-things-i-learned-from-2011-farm-shows-2721Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:15:00 GMTWe've got a Facebook page where you can share your best harvest pix if you have time.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-heres-an-idea-share-a-harvest-photo-2699Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:14:00 GMTA smart marketing campaign can save lives, prevent trouble. Perhaps a spokesman is needed to prevent combine fires?http://farmprogress.com/blogs-mascot-needed-who-should-apply-2681Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:14:00 GMTGroup enhances sales tools to meet customer needs for precision guidance services.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pushing-technology-to-sell-rtk-2666Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:58:00 GMTThere are times when phrases like bin safety, farm safety, and 'be careful out there' should be redundant, sad truth is they're not.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-sorry-i-have-to-say-this-2650Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:39:00 GMTFarm equipment business readies itself for a busy fourth quarter as net farm income may set another record.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-machinery-sales-may-be-level-with-record-2010-2625Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:53:00 GMTEquipment maker expands its 'build & quote' system for premium line.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-borrowing-a-page-from-the-auto-industry-2599Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:00:00 GMTCase IH makes it clear it's SCR all the way!http://farmprogress.com/blogs-making-a-statement-2583Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:46:00 GMTYou have to prepare yourself for a tremendous rush of information, technology and fun if you're hitting a fall farm show.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-a-farm-show-mindset-2567Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:49:00 GMTWoods Equipment is merging with Blount International chainsaw, and farm implement makers. (Updated)http://farmprogress.com/blogs-equipment-maker-acquired-2547Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:38:00 GMTHere's an idea, use your smart phone to maximize tire maintenance...really.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-phone-in-those-tire-pressure-numbers-2524Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:14:00 GMTNothing like a little highway time to teach you about the farm equipment business.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-road-travel-and-hot-topics-2505Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:00:00 GMTIn a move that smacks of ignorance about what happens in the country, one federal agency wants to add licensing rules for farm equipment.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-bureaucratic-expansion-could-tag-farm-machines-2488Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMTJudging equipment needs is no easy task, but four 'non-normal' years have probably helped force you in new directions.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-doing-more-with-the-right-amount-2464Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:15:00 GMTBeen forwarded an astounding video that includes 'farm equipment'? Don't bet on it.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-clearing-up-a-web-myth-2451Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:01:00 GMTOne equipment maker wants your best video of their machines at work this fall.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-contest-looks-ahead-to-harvest-2431Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:06:00 GMTConflict with GPS has 'bizarre' solution, according to the industry coalition Save Our GPS.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-lightsquared-move-baffles-industry-2403Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:49:00 GMTTurning a farm field into a show site is still a hoot, though we're more sophisticated these days.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pay-no-attention-to-the-man-behind-the-curtain-2380Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:04:00 GMTHot feed-making tech will be on hand near Cannon Falls, Minn. this week. And the hay's ready to cut!http://farmprogress.com/blogs-gearing-up-for-hay-expo-2366Tue, 07 Jun 2011 06:35:00 GMTIt's a Wildcat victory in the student engineering tractor design competition.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-results-are-in-2361Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:57:00 GMTEngineering competition includes plenty of inspections...and lines.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-a-little-hurry-up-and-wait-2350Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:50:00 GMTStudent ag engineering event brings together a lot of schools, and sponsors - new Audio added.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-competition-on-a-quarterscale-2332Thu, 26 May 2011 06:30:00 GMTFarm equipment dealers show optimism so far for 2011.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-the-hits-just-keep-coming-2318Fri, 20 May 2011 14:50:00 GMTMeeting customer parts needs sometimes call for some interesting efforts...here's one holiday story.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-above-and-beyond-or-just-normal-customer-service-2300Fri, 13 May 2011 12:22:00 GMTParts logistics is big business for major equipment makers, but the customer rules.http://farmprogress.com/blogs-pulling-it-together-2273Fri, 06 May 2011 01:30:00 GMT