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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Chad Threewits • This Indiana agronomist helps growers thrive year-round.

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

The Link Between Fundamentals and Price • Wild-card factors are also at play this crop year.

Where Grazing Dairies Outperform • Reduced costs in key areas may give graziers an economic edge.

Healthy Pastures Make Healthy Cows • Maintaining nutrient-rich, weed-free pastures returns money to your pocket.

Digital Tools Change Fungicide Timing • New tools are helping farmers improve scouting and spray-timing decisions.

Technology Advancements Solidify Sprayer Pricing • Late-model used machinery presents an opportunity to get the latest technology at a discounted price.

Return to Profits • Most of the nation’s largest swine producers saw improved profit margins in 2025 despite continued health challenges. Sow numbers remain relatively stable.

Is Bigger Beef Really Better? • As beef carcasses grow, new considerations can’t be ignored.

Baling Better Hay With Technology • Sensors, automation, and data tools combine to help farmers improve bale quality.

Muscle Tools For Your Shop

The Yield Grade Dilemma • For nearly 70 years, the same formula has been used to calculate beef yield grades.

Could Debt Destroy Your Farm Succession Plan?

Ryan Britt • This Missouri farmer says cattle play an important role in his conservation plan.

John Deere 8R and 8RX Tractors • The horsepower range of the 8R and 8RX tractors has been extended with six new models.

Built to Bend • By focusing on flexibility, stewardship, and working with the land rather than against it, Drew and Kayla Anderson are building resilience into every acre of their South Dakota ranch.

Finding Her Place • After the unexpected loss of her husband, Jeri Tulley leaned on Annie’s Project to help her step into her role on the ranch.

A Hidden Jewel • See the West through the eyes of the 26th president.

Wagyu Beef Carbonnade • Make this hearty, flavorful dish with Wagyu or any beef pot roast.

Hydraulic Deadhead Solution • Hydraulic fix allows different tractors to run the same equipment.

America 250

Agriculture’s 10 Most Influential Innovators • These trailblazers changed the path of American agriculture.

Farm Power Through Time • Here’s how tractors evolved from steam engines to today’s high-tech machines.

New Life for an Old Dairy • Drawing on generations of dairy heritage, this couple is building a fresh future on their Iowa Century Farm.

LIFE in Ag

From Ranger to Rancher • Patrick Montgomery served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, then became a first-generation Wagyu beef producer.