Successful Farming

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GRANDMA’S GIFT-GIVING SPIRIT, REIMAGINED

Successful Farming

A LOOK AT LAND

THEY SAID IT

TURNOVER • Elections signal ‘more farm in farm bill’ and put tariffs and trade in ag spotlight.

‘HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE’ MINNESOTA FARMLAND SELLS FOR NEARLY $14,000 AN ACRE

BIDDING WAR DRIVES UP PRICE • Two neighbors bid against each other on 63 acres of Indiana farmland, resulting in a sale of $21,394 per acre.

NORTHWEST IOWA FARMLAND SELLS FOR NEAR RECORD • Two tracts of Sioux County farmland sold for $29,600 per acre.

230-ACRE IOWA FARM FETCHES NEARLY $4 MILLION • This Iowa century farm was sold at auction in three tracts; all were purchased by the same bidder.

FARMERS TALK GRAIN MARKETING TRANSITION • In response to earlier installments of the marketing transition series, farmers have shared their experiences with Al Kluis.

SPARK YOUR WELDING SKILLS • Welding repairs are common and easy to do in your farm shop with the right equipment.

PREP YOUR SPRAYER FOR SUCCESS • Avoid spring headaches with simple winter maintenance.

JOHN DEERE 1 SERIES ROUND BALERS • This new series of balers focuses on making full use of John Deere’s technology stack.

A BUYER’S MARKET • Equipment oversupply means there are deals to be made on nearly any machine your farm might need.

HANNAH EVERETTS • As a student, she found a sense of belonging in FFA that propelled her as an officer, teacher, and agribusiness professional.

TURNING BUSHELS INTO BUCKS • Leveraging technology to maximize profitability at the field level.

SMALL FOR THE LONG HAUL • Adding value and creating efficiencies let these dairy farmers run a relatively small herd.

‘GRAY WAVE’ WASHING OVER LAND • A look at how land is changing hands as farmers age.

C CORP FOR CHRISTMAS? • Problem: A family asks if gifting shares of their C corporation could work for them.

MORE MONEY FOR OLD COWS • Beef shortages could make cull cows more valuable than ever.

BACK TO EARTH • Farmland prices settle down after years of rapid growth.

KINZE 567O PLANTER • The pivot fold, split row model planter is packed with new components, from hitch pin to closing wheels.

THE DIVIDING LINE • What does the law say when your neighbor won’t help with boundary fencing?

DOING THEIR OWN THING TOGETHER • Jordan and Jacki Christman have very different roles on their North Dakota operation, but they’re always there for each other.

WENDY JOHNSON • Bigger isn’t always better, and for this Iowa farmer, happiness is found in making the most of what she already has.

MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT • John Wyckoff shares the joys and challenges of being a Christmas tree farmer.

ALL ROADS CLOSED • Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on North Carolina’s ag industry.

CHRISTMAS BISCOTTI

HOMEBUILT TIRE BEAD BREAKER • Idea of the Month: Easy-to-use machine makes multi-sized tire changes quicker.