Successful Farming

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Successful Farming

12 OLD WIVES’ TALES PREDICT WINTER WEATHER

THEY SAID IT

DRAWING A LINE • As more states restrict land ownership, Arkansas orders China-owned Syngenta to sell.

WATERHEMP WORRIES

ROD SNYDER • EPA senior advisor works to forge environmental protection solutions to ensure a productive and resilient agriculture system.

TIME TO REVIEW • Before celebrating the new year, take time for a last-minute review of your income tax strategies for 2023.

ROD PIERCE • Don’t go it alone.

MARKET VOLATILITY IS AGAIN A CHALLENGE • Five ways to improve your marketing in 2024.

EXCAVATOR SELL-OFF • Rise in late-model inventories leads to soft prices.

STAY THE COURSE • Looking back at 2023 will keep you on track for 2024.

BUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP • Robert Lager is a leader in soil conservation and community service in northwest Missouri.

’TIS THE SEASON • Problem: When is the best time to give large financial gifts?

CUT COSTS, NOT YIELD • When soil health improves, fewer inputs may be needed.

TOUGH LOVE • FROM BLIZZARDS THAT BURY BUILDINGS TO GRASSHOPPER INFESTATIONS OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS, THE KVALE FAMILY HAS SURVIVED AND THRIVED ON THE RUGGED SOUTH DAKOTA PRAIRIE FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS.

TALK ABOUT PIGS • A young Iowa farmer uses social media to diversify the family business and give the public an inside look at hog production.

3 TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR COMBINE FOR WINTER • Experts recommend simple steps to ensure machinery is ready to run after being stored.

NONCHEMICAL APPROACH CAN REDUCE PRESENCE OF HERBICIDE-RESISTANT WEEDS • Arkansas research shows the heat of narrow-windrow burning destroys seeds.

BEHIND CARBON DATA VERIFICATION • Third-party data verification can increase profits from carbon programs.

TANNENBAUM TRIVIA • Avoid divisive topics at the holiday dinner table and share these interesting facts about Christmas trees instead!

OVERNIGHT BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE

MAKE-IT-MINE CHRISTMAS CARAMEL CRACKER CANDY

ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR OPENER • Idea of the Month: Access to shop is even easier with farmer’s add-on.

CHRISTMAS COVERS

HIGHER HORSEPOWER FOR SMALL TRACTORS • Kubota designs two new models and updates two for versatility needed by owners of acreages.

WELCOME TO THE ‘AGRIHOOD’ • California ranch family creates an ag-centered community in response to increased urbanization.

JOINING FORCES • Idaho and Nevada ranches combine cows to get benefits of complementary skills and larger cattle groups to market.

NEW MODELS MARK 1OO YEARS OF FARMALL TRACTORS • Case IH adds to the Series N lineup: the 85-hp 90N and 119-hp 120N.

WHEN SOIL HEALTH PRACTICES DON’T WORK • A principles-based, tailored-to-you approach can alleviate frustration.

HELP WANTED • Finding good employees is a challenge; keeping them is the other half of the battle.

ACHIEVE OPTIMUM TRACTION • Properly ballast tractor tires in six steps.

WHOOPING CRANE COMEBACK PROVES VALUE OF CONSERVATION • Farmers have aided a stunning rally by...