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.

MEMORIES AND MILESTONES

Successful Farming

SOYBEAN BUGS COST BIG

FARMLAND VALUES SETTLE DOWN • Market pace slows from galloping increases.

THEY SAID IT

IOWA EQUESTRIAN RANCH SELLS FOR $2 MILLION

TWO USDA REPORTS TO WATCH IN AUGUST • “Crop Progress” (Mondays), and “WASDE” (Aug. 12)

PREP YOUR TECH FOR HARVEST • Spending time now to properly set up technology can lead to a smoother season.

AG ADVISER: PRESEASON COMBINE MAINTENANCE • Spending time in the shop now saves you time and money during harvest.

FROGEYE LEAF SPOT THREATENS SOYBEAN YIELDS • Be prepared to manage disease this summer.

STAYING ON TRACK • Quadtracs are holding value better than other equipment categories.

BUILD A FERTILITY ROAD MAP • Tissue sampling offers an in-depth look at plant nutrition.

INCENTIVES FOR COVER CROPS • First-time cover crop growers earn incentives through Farmers for Soil Health.

ESTATE TAXES COULD RISE; PLAN NOW! • Current estate tax exclusions set to sunset at the end of 2025.

9 NEW DAIRY PRODUCTS • See the latest innovations displayed at World Dairy Expo.

TIPS FOR A SAFE HARVEST • Follow these steps to protect you and your machinery while in the field this autumn.

WHAT SHOULD THEY EXPECT? • Problem: Two parents are conflicted about meeting their kids’ inheritance expectations.

THE CHASE

NEVER TOO BUSY TO LEND A HAND • Between their cattle operation, crops, and off-farm jobs, Dean and Tillie Thompson have plenty to do, but they still find time to serve their community.

THE MEXICO MAIZE • Navigating Mexico’s ban of genetically modified corn.

BUILDING FARM STABILITY • This young farmer uses regenerative practices and diversification to set up his farm for the future.

TIME WELL SPENT • Senator Charles Grassley reflects on careers in farming and government.

GOOD FENCES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS • The doctrine of title by acquiescence determines the legal boundary line between two properties and overrules the boundary listed in the deeds.

HOW TO GROW A DOUBLE CROP OF CATTLE FEED • This Iowa farmer has perfected an annual system with four forage species that maximizes tonnage, resources, and feeding quality.

KEISHA THOMPSON • Finding her calling as a farmer, entrepreneur, and ag educator.

THE WOMAN BEHIND ‘THIS FARM GIRL COOKS’ • Coming up with quick, on-the-go meals is one of the many talents Deanne Frieders brings to the table.

MEETING DR. TEMPLE GRANDIN • As the parent of a son with autism, this was a bucket list day.

CROP-SAVING INSPECTION VEHICLE • Idea of the Month: Homemade buggy protects crops, saves time