Successful Farming

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NEW BEGINNINGS

Successful Farming

RICE ROUNDUP

WAITING FOR THE THAW • What will break farm bill negotiations out of the ice?

THEY SAID IT

NORTH DAKOTA FARMLAND HITS NEW RECORD

ELECTION YEAR MARKETING PLANS • Make the right moves in 2024.

THE BUZZ AROUND BIOLOGICALS • Are biologicals living up to the hype?

THE POWER OF A DOLLAR • The strength of the U.S. dollar is contributing to ag export woes, experts say.

SERVICE TRUCKS EARN THEIR PLACE ON THE FARM • A mobile workshop increases efficiency and decreases downtime.

THE COLLATERAL CONUNDRUM • Problem: Is it a good idea to allow our son to use our land as collateral to purchase his own land?

ERIC BOECK • Farm kid becomes a seed industry leader.

CAN SQUATTER’S RIGHTS APPLY TO FARMLAND? • The Doctrine of Adverse Possession addresses land ownership issues.

SHOP TOOL ADVANCES

DOUBLE YOUR ORGANIC MATTER • Cover crops keyed this increase that also boosted soil carbon and crop resilience.

FROM A FOREIGN LAND • Concern over foreign ownership of American land dates back to the nation’s founding.

GAIN GROUND OVER PIGWEED • Stop the spread of harmful weeds with sound management.

SHOP HACKS CONTEST • Enter your shop hack for a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree from your local John Deere dealer.

MARY PAT SASS • She shares her farm family’s story and helps others share theirs.

ISLAND AGRICULTURE • Washington Island, Wisconsin, is a popular day trip for Door County visitors, but beyond the tourist attractions, a rich new culture of sustainable agriculture is growing.

CHURCH COOKBOOKS: FOOD, FAITH, AND A WAY TO HONOR WOMEN • Baker and writer Kendall Vanderslice is working her way through church cookbooks from all 50 states.

REMEMBERING THE GOOD STUFF • My mother-in-law lives on through her legacy of kindness and cooking.

FRONT-MOUNT TRACTOR SNOWBLOWER • Idea of the Month: Relocate a three-point snowblower to the front of the tractor.

MIDDLEMAN: GONE! • Tennessee cattleman builds an on-farm beef processing center to capitalize on local demand for his high-quality product.

FENDT 7OO VARIO • The new series features high-torque performance at low engine speeds, a tight turning radius, and VarioGrip tire pressure system.

RENEWABLES FROM MANURE • This groundbreaking facility could be the blueprint for future biorefineries to handle dairy farm waste.

COVERS BACK THEN

ELECTRIC ZERO-TURN MOWER • John Deere’s new model can cover up to 2 acres on a single charge.