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		<title>Fertilizer-Nitrogen-Phosophorus-Potassium</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/21/fertilizer-nitrogen-phosophorus-potassium/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/21/fertilizer-nitrogen-phosophorus-potassium/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:39:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[fertilizer]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[N-P-K    &#8212; These are the three numbers you need to remember on fertilizer bags. I know it may seem obvious to some of you who are reading this, but it never hurts to talk about it from time-to-time. Also, the picture shows the difference that can be seen after fertilizing. You see a lot...]]></description>
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		<title>How to get rid of clover in your lawn organically</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/18/how-to-get-rid-of-clover-in-your-lawn-organically/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/18/how-to-get-rid-of-clover-in-your-lawn-organically/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 12:43:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little over a month ago, I first talked about getting rid of clover in your yard.  I have started to notice some clover coming up in areas that I have experienced issues with in the past. My goal is to stay ahead of this issue for the summer.  With that being said, I wanted...]]></description>
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		<title>Gluten Free Pizza</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/17/gluten-free-pizza/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 12:35:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Midwest Laboratories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gluten free]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Domino&#8217;s introduces a Gluten-Free Pizza Gluten-Free &#8211; Not quite free, but very low, less than 20 parts per million. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness certification requires products labeled gluten-free to be 10 parts per million or less. Pay close attention to the Disclaimer in the video, &#8220;The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness supports the...]]></description>
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		<title>The Greens and Browns of Composting</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/16/the-greens-and-browns-of-composting/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/16/the-greens-and-browns-of-composting/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[compost tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this video, &#8220;Tips for  Composting&#8221; from About.com What caught my attention were the two groups of items for composting: The Greens and The  Browns. THE GREENS &#8211; This group is made up of the following items: Manure Grass Cuttings Vegetable and Fruit Scraps, Old Flowers Coffee Grounds, Filter Paper and Tea Bags Egg...]]></description>
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		<title>Plant Tissue Testing on Golf Courses</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/15/plant-tissue-testing-on-golf-courses/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/15/plant-tissue-testing-on-golf-courses/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 11:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plant tissue testing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Plant Tissue Testing is here!!! At Midwest Laboratories we are starting to see plant tissue samples for analysis. I believe 2012 will be a big year for plant tissue testing as this spring&#8217;s warmer than normal temperatures may cause issues with plants being able to hold enough nitrogen and acquire proper nutrients from the soil....]]></description>
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		<title>How to get a Green Lawn</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/14/how-to-get-a-green-lawn/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/14/how-to-get-a-green-lawn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green grass]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green lawn]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Let the competition begin. Everyone has started mowing and fertilizing their lawns, but how will your lawn look going into summer and the fall. For me, it is all about having a dark, rich, green lawn. Check out this video. Lots of tips here. I actually perform a number of the tasks listed here. Some...]]></description>
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		<title>Testing the 3-second rule</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/11/testing-the-3-second-rule/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:04:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever dropped something on the floor and thought about the (3-second rule). Do you believe this is ok? When studies like this are released, I always think it is a good idea to see what type of results were found from the study and to take that information and keep it in the...]]></description>
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		<title>Phosphorus Free Fertilizer in Michigan</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/10/phosphorus-free-fertilizer-in-michigan/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/10/phosphorus-free-fertilizer-in-michigan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fertilizer phosphorus]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Starting the beginning of 2012,  the Michigan Fertilizer Law restricts the use of  phosphorus fertilizer on residence and commercial lawns including baseball fields and golf courses. Protecting Water Quality &#8211; Phosphorus is a naturally occurring essential nutrient for plant and animal growth. It is also a primary water quality concern in Michigan. When excess phosphorus...]]></description>
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		<title>Toxic Cabbage hits China</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/09/toxic-cabbage-hits-china/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/09/toxic-cabbage-hits-china/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 14:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Agriculture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cabbage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In China, cabbage is being sprayed with formaldehyde to keep the produce cool. (Source &#8220;Toxic  cabbage reports spark food safety scare  in China&#8221; Agence-France Presse) Formaldehyde &#8212; commonly used as a preservative for laboratory specimens and embalming &#8212; can be fatal if ingested and is also a cancer-causing substance. (Source &#8220;Toxic  cabbage reports spark food...]]></description>
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		<title>Some thoughts on BPI Closing Plants</title>
		<link>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/08/some-thoughts-on-bpi-closing-plants/</link>
		<comments>http://blogmidwestlabs.com/2012/05/08/some-thoughts-on-bpi-closing-plants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brent Pohlman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beef products]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Beef Products Inc. announced Monday, May 7, 2012  that three of its plants will close permanently. Over the past three months, I have listened to the story build and spread like wild-fire over social media platforms in a negative way. Here are some thoughts I have on the subject. 1) Check out the awards for...]]></description>
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