Business
Successful Farming
Roger Wenning
Taking the long view on soil health has allowed this Indiana farmer to drastically transform his land and yields.
3 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
A Systems Overhaul
These farmers jump-started soil lite to provide health and fertility for crops.
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Do You Trust Your Land?
A trust may help you and your family with farm succession and retirement.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Make Your Own Handy Tools
Craft your own wire splicers for fencing repairs, and a sprayer tip-cap remover to save your fingers.
1 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Do 100 THINGS 1% Better
Yield contest champions confirm big yields come from small, consistent improvements.
7 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Rural Route Ramble
Holiday shoppers are descending on northwest Iowa communities, getting a glimpse of the beauty of small-town life and offering a much-needed boost to businesses.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
A Fresh Start
Up-and-coming farmers find peace, purpose, and a path to independence in Iowa.
1 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Sean Lehmann
The Braunvieh beef breed has become a favorite of this Kansas cattleman and his family.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
A SLOW UNWINDING
While some data shows farmland values are up, one expert sees farmland values declining due to market dynamics.
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Who Can Own American Farmland?
What does the National Farm Security Action Plan mean for foreign-owned businesses such as Syngenta?
3 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Putting Together a Game Plan for 2026
Will what worked in 2025 work next year?
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
When Farmers Retire, Bids Go Higher
There are good reasons retirement auctions bring premium prices.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
'Minted' a Farmer
How an American FFA Degree recipient with little ag background forged a successful SAE and career in the field.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Claas Lexion 8000 Series
The combine lineup is getting a refresh, with higher horsepower and premium cab features.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
From Maps to Management
Turn yield data into real-world decisions.
3 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Losing Sleep Over the Farm's Fate
Problem: A farmer is worried his wife may alter their estate plan after his death, making it more difficult for their farming heir to grow the operation.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Cut Costs and Protect Equipment With VFDS
Variable frequency drives improve energy efficiency and reduce wear and tear on equipment.
2 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
COOL TOOLS
Pickup Truck Accessories
1 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Begin at the Beginning
The most problematic weed species have an unmatched potential to spread. Left unmanaged, both waterhemp and Palmer amaranth can produce up to 1 million seeds per plant, according to Ohio State University Extension.
3 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Preparing for a Farmland Purchase
Ready to buy farmland? Read this first.
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
What's It Worth?
From average yields to soil ratings, discover practical ways to calculate cash rent.
5 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
Solving the Pig Mortality Puzzle
Researchers share study results that could help farmers increase sow longevity and piglet livability.
4 min |
December 2025
Successful Farming
VIP: Very Important Poultry
Minnesota producer John Zimmerman raised last year's Presidential Flock, helping keep the state's turkey legacy strong.
3 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Get to Know Your Bull
Winter is your bull's offseason, so now is the time to assess his health and determine if he will keep his position or is ready for retirement.
2 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Managing Mastitis
Non-antibiotic product helps manage dairy herd mastitis issues.
4 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Autonomous tractors are finally hitting the fields.
After years of research and development, autonomous technology has arrived.
5 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Mike Koehne
This first-generation Indiana farmer built a global business from scratch.
3 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Funding Pork Sustainability
Pork producers can get paid for adopting sustainable practices.
4 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Offseason Care Pays Off
Follow these seven steps to winterize your equipment now — saving time, money, and headaches next spring.
4 min |
November 2025
Successful Farming
Perennial Cover Crops
Is perennial ground cover a good alternative to annual cover crops?
4 min |