Successful Farming

Successful Farming magazine serves the diverse business, production, and family information needs of families who make farming and ranching their business. Get Successful Farming digital magazine subscription today and learn how to make money, save time, and grow your satisfaction in the farming business. True to its name, Successful Farming magazine is all about success. Every issue is packed with ideas readers can take right to the field, barn, shop, and office to increase their profit and to position their farming business for growth and success in the competitive and global industry of agriculture.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2023 • Inflation still lingers, but input shortages are easing.

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KELLY GARRETT • Fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit, he is always learning.

START THE YEAR SAFELY • The agriculture sector is the most dangerous in the U.S. with 23 deaths per 100,000 workers.

NAKITA HEMINGWAY • This native Georgian desires an agricultural system that operates with integrity and transparency and is fair for every grower in her state.

THEY SAID IT

FARM BILL FLASH POINTS • New House chairman wants a traditional focus. Will climate allow it?

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT • Book your annual crop insurance checkup now.

HOW DID YOU DO IN 2022? • Review and evaluate your grain marketing plan.

OPTION TO BUY ON A CONTRACT? • Problem: Is a contract sale still a good option?

TOP SHOPS

12-MONTH WEATHER PREDICTIONS • Forecasters use El Niño and La Niña to predict drought a year out.

CHARTING THE GRAIN MARKETS • Using charts to set price targets

PRICING LIFTS • Availability has improved for farmers looking to get into full-bodied lifts.

BECOMING A PRECISION AG SPECIALIST • Lindsey Cueva tackles technology diagnostics, integrating agronomics, and more to help farmers see success in their fields.

FARMER INVESTOR$ • With so many innovations entering agriculture, Fulcrum Global Capital helps producers demystify which start-ups are worth backing.

CERTIFYING WATER QUALITY • A Minnesota program helps farmers clean up water and conserve resources.

CLOUDY OUTLOOK • New EPA directive leaves the future of ag chemicals at stake.

KEEPING UP WITH CARBON CONTRACTS

THE ADJUVANT ADVANTAGE • Proper use boosts herbicide effectiveness.

SIX NEW PRODUCTS FROM WORLD DAIRY EXPO 2022 • Products came in big and small packages, and even in the cloud.

FARM YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH OFTEN OVERLOOKED • Much of what we know about mental health is based on adults, but a new study takes a closer look at adolescents.

HIT THE ROAD, HAVE A TALK • Want to have a conversation with your teenager? Take a drive.

SLOW-COOKER FRENCH DIP • Slow cookers are the heroes of busy days! This sandwich will be ready when you are.

STURDY THREE-POINT BOOM • Idea of the Month: A farmer’s innovative legacy resonates with his grandson.

LOCAL BEEF GOES TO SCHOOL • When North Dakota schools ran short of beef, ranchers filled the need, changing the supply chain in the process.

COMPLEMENTARY CROPS AND CATTLE • Three strategies from farmer Kelly Garrett for raising crops and cattle together.

TIPS FOR SAVING DIESEL • Keep your machinery running without breaking the bank.

HOW TO HELP THE GOOD BUGS • Beneficial insects prey on pests, but they need habitat to thrive.

OPERATOR-FREE HAYMAKERS • On the cusp of autonomous technology breakthroughs for making hay.

GUARDIAN DOGS • Ranchers find good help managing livestock.

TILE DRAINAGE 101 • Learn the basics and value of tile drainage systems.

GRASSLAND NERD • Rotational grazing heals the soil on this cattle...