Successful Farming

Get insight and insider information on the world of agriculture in every issue of Successful Farming. From corn and soybeans to wheat and livestock, you’ll find helpful solutions to navigate the U.S. agriculture industry. Farmers and ranchers have turned to Successful Farming for more than 100 years to get sustainable advice on land, soil, markets, and more.

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In Case You Missed It • USDA Reorganization Plan

Indiana Farmland Sells for More Than $16,000 an Acre

Marketing Plans 101 • Don’t put off making a marketing plan for the new year.

Avoid Harvest Hazards • Get ready for this busy season by reviewing the dangers and creating a plan to keep everyone safe.

Cover Crops Take Flight • Drones offer flexible tools for establishing cover crops before harvest.

John Deere 6M • The 2025 John Deere 6M is designed to be the ultimate customizable tractor.

Beyond the Bushel • Better records, sharper analysis, a focus on profitability, and a shift in thinking are reshaping modern farm management.

Class 8 Dominates • Preharvest could be a good time to buy a used combine.

Massey Ferguson 5M Series • The updated series is designed to bring farmers build options and precision technology at an affordable price.

Life in Ag • From the Archives: LIFE magazine debuted Nov. 23, 1936, as the first dedicated photography magazine in the United States. Since then, the publication has been known for stunning photographs depicting all aspects of life. These images are from that collection. For more LIFE in agriculture photos, go to life.com.

Nagging or Necessity? • Problem: Is it possible to change the mind of a husband who refuses to make an estate plan?

Dairy Barn Ventilation • Smooth airflow is more than just turning on a fan.

The Rows Less Traveled • High-oleic soybeans, non-GMO corn and soybeans, sweet corn, livestock feed, and direct-to-buyer ingredients can add to your bottom line if you follow

Lori Stevermer • The immediate past president of the National Pork Producers Council shares her outlook for the industry.

Managing Machinery Costs • Containing per-acre investment costs for machinery can boost profitability.

The USDA Swampbuster: Avoid Getting Stuck • Unfamiliarity with the law and how wetlands are defined can lead to seven-figure fines.

Is Farm Labor at Risk? • In Part 1 of our labor series, we detail agriculture’s immigrant workforce, and how policy changes may impact that labor’s availability.

Asia Kalcevic • This Colorado farmer combines innovation and information to build a brand for the family business.

Harvesting Hope • Thanks to Kathy Fahy’s efforts, hundreds of Iowa farmers receive harvest goodie bags that include connections to local mental health resources.

Legacy in a Bottle • After nearly six decades of farming, Tom Bindner’s final corn crop can be enjoyed by generations to come.

Forklift Shop Elevator • A forklift makes moving items to a shop mezzanine simpler and safer.