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.

The Power of Fire

Successful Farming

Fire Safety on the Farm

Rethink Deworming • Experts advise against deworming all of your cows.

They Said It

Keep Chains and Hitches Organized • Keep your shop floor clean with this chain and hitch storage hack.

In Case You Missed It

Iowa Farmland Sells for More Than $19,000 Per Acre

New Holland PowerStar Electro Command Tractors • High-power machines feature utility size.

Gold and Silver Make the Grain Markets Look Cheap • Consider these four suggestions on how to manage marketing this year.

Get Cover Crop Termination Right • Balancing timing, equipment, and nutrient dynamics ahead of planting helps reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Are Insecticides Hurting Your Weed Control? • Preventative insecticide applications may be hurting your bottom line.

Used Planter Prices Falling • Value can be found if you need to replace or update your row crop planter.

How to Conduct a Prescribed Burn • Planning and precautions are keys to safety.

6 Tips for a Tighter Calving Window • Experts say a shorter calving season can optimize your barn’s productivity and your checkbook.

Insuring Against Fire • Being fully covered in case of fire is critical after a disaster.

Fighting Fire on the Farm

When Fire Backfires • Controlled burns and field fires are part of farm life. But when flames or smoke drift beyond your fence line, you could be on the hook for major damages.

Claas Jaguar 1000 Forage Harvester for Wide Crop Flow • The 1000 series is launching with four new models.

From the SF Archives

Planter Calibration Sets Yield Potential • Preparing, calibrating, and verifying planter performance help ensure uniform emergence.

Bushels of Trouble • A group of Midwest farmers claim a grain buyer with two large elevators in Indiana steered them into complicated and fraudulent marketing contracts.

Are We Too Young for an Estate Plan?

Mark Crave • At this Wisconsin dairy, sustainability and family farming go hand in hand, from milking 2,300 cows to powering the farm with manure.

On the Front Lines of Farm Fire Prevention • This Tennessee FFA member transformed his passions into a project that equips others with tools, plans, and resources to stay safe.

Help First Responders Help You • Making a plan for emergencies can save precious time.

Chewy Granola Bars • Deliver a few batches of these bars to your local fire station to thank the first responders!

Pickup Box Power Utility Center • An easy-access portable energy source serves multiple functions.