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.

TAKING A BULL BY THE HORNS • Farmers and ranchers innovate to find new sources of revenue.

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LIVESTOCK • Find articles online for maximizing productivity and profitability for your beef, dairy, and sow operations.

DARCY MAULSBY • This fifth-generation farmer calls herself Iowa’s storyteller.

LAUREN LURKINS • Environmental attorney advocates for farmers.

SUMMER SUNSHINE • Photosynthesis allows plants to create energy from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide.

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF DATA • A national initiative hopes to solve a long-standing problem in agriculture.

INFLATION HITS BOTTOM LINES • Here’s how to meet the challenge.

GRAIN PRICES RALLY SHARPLY • What price pattern will unfold later this year?

BRUCE AND JOYCE HAERTER • The Haerters are passionate about ranching and serving customers at their 102-year-old community bank.

REWARDING A SON-IN-LAW • Problem: Will giving assets to my daughter’s husband cause a problem?

BEEF BOOM • Exports start 2022 at a sprint but inflation lurks.

ROUND BALER OPPORTUNITIES • Supply of late-model balers is good on dealer lots.

GOING, GOING, GONE … LOCAL

CAPTURING CARBON CREDITS FROM GRASSLAND • MEASURING AND MARKETING SYSTEMS ARE IN PLACE TO MEET A GROWING DEMAND FOR GRASSLAND CARBON CREDITS.

CREATING THEIR OWN PATH • PRODUCERS COME TOGETHER TO BUILD A RELIABLE SOURCE FOR PROCESSING LIVESTOCK AND ALSO TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM PRODUCT TO SELL TO CONSUMERS.

SUMMER FORECAST HOLDS PLUSES AND MINUSES • Global headwinds abound, increasing the importance of a strong growing season in the United States.

THE MUSIC OF HOME • A 130-YEAR-OLD FARM EMERGES FROM THE PANDEMIC WITH A NEW PURPOSE.

BUGS WITH BENEFITS • Beneficial insects help cropping systems.

TRAINING FOR RURAL NURSES HELPS KEEP FARMERS HEALTHY • The AgriSafe Nurse Scholar program lets busy nurses complete ongoing education credits online.

FOLLOW FARMERS, SEE THE WORLD • Get a glimpse of life around the world via social media.

RHUBARB CREAM PIE • Take advantage of the season’s fresh rhubarb and make this tasty dessert.

RAMPS FOR PIT GIVE TWO-WAY ACCESS • Idea of the Month: Driving over adjustable, removable ramps, vehicles can span a service pit lengthwise or crosswise.