Successful Farming

Get insight and insider information on the world of agriculture in every issue of Successful Farming. From corn and soybeans to wheat and livestock, you’ll find helpful solutions to navigate the U.S. agriculture industry. Farmers and ranchers have turned to Successful Farming for more than 100 years to get sustainable advice on land, soil, markets, and more.

TOUGH TIMES DON’T LAST, BUT TOUGH PEOPLE DO • We’re here to help you make it through these turbulent and inflationary times.

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MACHINERY ROUNDUP • The agricultural industry has seen impressive innovations in machinery this year. Here are a few of them.

KEVIN AND SHELBY LUSSIER • This Florida couple crafts cheese to diversify the family’s 650-head dairy farm.

ATOP THE THANKSGIVING TABLE • More than 46 million turkeys are eaten for Thanksgiving.

MAGAN LEWIS • Developing new technologies at Bayer Crop Science will boost farmers’ productivity and protect the environment.

‘BOXING OUT’ • FTC accuses pesticide companies of quashing competition.

PREPARE FOR THE PINCH OF 2O23 • Take key steps today to set up your operation for success in the new year.

SEASONAL ODDS PROJECT HIGHER PRICES • Use a Thanksgiving rally to make more sales.

STUCK BETWEEN ‘THEY’LL GET ALONG’ AND ‘LET ’EM FIGHT IT OUT’ • Problem: What if parents refuse to make an estate plan?

WHEEL LOADER VALUES • Don’t expect to find bargains in used loader lots or auctions.

STEEL SHORTAGE: ROUND TWO • The lack of machinery for sale continues, and in some cases it appears to have gotten worse.

11 WAYS TO MAKE MONEY WITH 2023 FERTILIZER • These include soil testing, properly handling soil samples, and protecting nitrogen with stabilizers.

SANDHILLS STEWARDS • ON A RANCH IN NEBRASKA’S SANDHILLS REGION, THE ROBERT AND SUSANNE JONES FAMILY CONTINUES A 121-YEAR-OLD PASSION FOR BEEF PRODUCTION.

HOW TO BUILD CARBON-RICH SOIL • A whole-farm system generates economic rewards.

YIELD-KILLING SIDEWALL COMPACTION • Planting too wet is a major challenge in attaining optimal yields. Here’s how to adjust for that condition.

SENSIBLE SAMPLING • Use tissue samples to better manage crop nutrients.

SEEKING SHOP HACKS • The winning innovation will garner a $10,000 package of tools from John Deere in the Shop Hack: Stock the Shop Contest.

4 FALL NITROGEN STRATEGIES • Apply fall N only where loss potential is low and consider soil moisture content.

FORGE AHEAD WITH FALL WEED CONTROL • Managing marestail and other winter annuals in autumn will reap dividends next spring.

CHEERS TO 13O YEARS! • The Bindner family marks a milestone and honors their dad by having some of their farm’s corn made into whiskey.

CULTURE MEETS AGRICULTURE • Operas are often tragedies, and this farm family tale is no different.

PUMPKIN-BOURBON PUDDING

LIMB TRIMMER • Idea of the Month: Log splitter doubles as a handy way to trim hard-to-reach tree branches.

FARMERS’ FAVORITE PHONE APPS • Here are 8 apps recommended by farmers of XtremeAg.

RATCHETING TOOL ADVANCES

PLEASE PASS THE SALT

NEW HOLLAND’S NEW T6 TRACTOR RUNS ON BIOMETHANE • This tractor is New Holland’s next step toward a carbon-neutral farming cycle.

DUST BOWL

CASE IH 2150S EARLY RISER PLANTER • New series of front-fold trailing planter is available in five configurations and offers larger tank and seed capacity.

FFA CHAPTER IN NEVADA

NEW BOBCAT TELEHANDLERS • TL723 and TL923 feature redesigned cabs, turbocharged Tier 4 engines, and easy access to service points.

2022 WAS MORE OR LESS ABOUT RAIN • Cold temperatures and prolific precipitation yielded to severe storms...