Successful Farming

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SLOWDOWN • With commodity prices generally lower, farm income throttles back.

DROWNING IN DROUGHT • Extreme weather is increasing the cost of crop insurance and making it harder for farmers to secure coverage.

CHINA’S ECONOMIC PROBLEMS CONTINUE • But demand for food remains strong as the nation’s middle class expands.

REZA RASOULPOUR • Toxicology plays a role in the development of crop protection products that will shape the future of farming.

VERTICAL TILLAGE NUMBERS CLIMB • This implement now comes with expanded options.

HARVEST TIME: BURDEN OR BLESSING? • Problem: Does it always have to be this way?

CLOSING THE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT LOOP • Effectively and efficiently distributing manure as a resource means solving a wicked problem.

CHAOTIC WEATHER • Extreme events are forcing farmers to face a harsh reality.

DELIVER PLANT PROTECTION WHERE IT MATTERS MOST • MagrowTec spray technology reduces waste in water and chemicals.

PASSING THE LEADERSHIP TORCH • Three generations of Missouri farmers promote the soybean industry.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER? • Monounsaturated soybean oil works well in pig diets.

177 YEARS OF FAITH, FAMILY, AND FARMING • MEMBERS OF THE SANDS FAMILY HAVE BEEN WORKING TOGETHER FOR GENERATIONS TO GROW THEIR INDIANA CENTURY FARM.

BE PREPARED • When it comes to farm continuation and estate planning, it’s never too early to start.

THE FABRIC OF FAMILY • A business is built on a near-tragedy and a mother’s dream.

COMPARING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS • An array of voluntary conservation programs allows farmers to make the right choice for each acre.

COVER CROPS BANK SOIL CARBON • Cover cropping combined with no-till is an ideal fit for carbon markets and other incentives.

RURAL WOMEN MORE LIKELY TO DIE OF BREAST CANCER • Regular mammograms are key to saving lives, but distance is a factor in many rural areas.

CAMPING ON A 400-YEAR-OLD VIRGINIA FARM • Our first camping trip was packed with ag history.

MAPLE-APPLE PUDDING BAKE • It’s apple season! Make the most of it with this scrumptious, belly-warming dessert.

PORTABLE CAMERA SYSTEM • Idea of the Month: Get better visibility on your implements with this camera setup.

APPLE HARVEST

A SHAKING GOOD HARVEST • Planting a pecan orchard requires a long-term outlook. Here’s how they get from tree to table.

HOW GRASSLAND PROTECTION SPURS CARBON CREDITS • Preserving grasslands preserves a family’s ranching legacy.

THE CORN MAZE CRAZE • An agritourism operation full of fall-season attractions helps this New Mexico FFA member share his passion for agriculture.

LIVESTOCK COMPLETE THE CIRCLE • Grazing on cover crops earns income while building soil organic matter and carbon.

WHEAT HARVEST

BRANDT DUAL-AUGER GRAIN CART • The DXT Series has rapid unload speeds and large carrying capacities.

HONDA’S PIONEER 1000-6 UTV • Improvements to the Pioneer 1000’s handling and engine enable the UTV to...