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. Frequency of all magazines subject to change without notice.

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South Dakota Farmland Sells for More Than $18,000 per Acre

Make Equipment Maintenance Easy • Create an accessible tool space on your combine, and know when to replace double disk openers on your planter.

Simple as 1, 2, 3 • The best approach to marketing in 2026: Fine-tune your three-step risk management plan.

How Many Seeds Do You Really Need? • Gain more by matching stands to field conditions than by pushing populations.

Get Planting Prep Right • Spending time servicing your planter during the winter pays off when conditions are right to head to the field.

Is Your Water Ruining Your Weed Control? • Small factors can quietly reduce herbicide effectiveness.

Opportunity Is Knocking • It’s a good time to buy if you’re in the market for a high-horsepower tractor.

Ready, Set, Plant! • New research from universities, on-farm trials, and seed companies is reshaping how growers decide which crop to plant first.

New Fendt Optimum With Precision Planting Tech • The Optimum is available in five configurations, with a variety of options.

From the Archives

Diagnosing Equipment Repairs • Off-the-shelf and manufacturer AI tools can help farmers repair machinery faster.

Optimize Estate Strategies as the Farm Evolves

The Widening Net • Experts discuss how government aid can inflate input costs.

John Deere’s New V452M Round Baler • Deere also announced a refresh for the VM, VR, and CR baler lineups.

Sustaining the Ogallala • Farmers are voluntarily reducing pumping to sustain groundwater levels.

Paradigm Shift • Milk components are driving dairy demand.

Supercycle Slump • What will it take for corn and soybean prices to climb again?

Dwight Mogler • This Iowa producer shares how his family stays united as the multigenerational farm grows.

Leaving a Lasting Impact • A central Iowa community came together to support FFA, agricultural education, and the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

Make Forested Land Pay Without Cutting a Tree • Landowners can grow high-value, nontimber crops, like ginseng, under existing trees.

The Blessing and Curse of Legacy • Are generational labels a built-in backstory or a needless stressor?

Zuppa Toscana • This hearty Italian-style soup will warm you up on a cold day!

Chemical Tote Refill Station • A simple solution easily fills chemical totes in a mixing trailer.