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.

Policy, Prices, and the Pulse of Ag

Successful Farming

Carrot Considerations

They Said It

Portable Storage • Craft simple solutions for your grinder tools and accessories.

In Case You Missed It

Illinois Farmland Sells for $22,200 per Acre

Setting Price Targets • April is the time to focus on sales.

How Stress Takes a Toll on Dairy Cows • Experts outline common stressors in dairy herds, and practical steps farmers can take to protect health, productivity, and longevity.

Seasonal Marketing 101 • The best times to sell corn and soybeans have changed over the years.

Nick Groth • Get to know his approach to supporting Wisconsin growers.

Timing the Spray • Balancing proactive and reactive fungicide decisions comes down to risk, scouting, and knowing when a pass truly pays.

Used Forage Equipment Demand Low • Supply has followed demand, with fewer used round balers and forage harvesters to choose from.

Farmer-Tested UTVs • To see how the newest UTVs stand up to the daily demands of farming and ranching, Successful Farming® turned over four machines to our farmer evaluators.

When Farm Tech Fails • How to build a backup plan for GPS loss, data problems, and in-season disruptions.

Off the Beaten Path • Adding an agritourism venture can bring in new income.

Keep Grain Cool • Use technology to monitor and protect on-farm grain storage.

Surviving the Squeeze • Profitability is increasingly tied to cost discipline, not bushels alone.

Where Are the Heifers? • Dairy heifer shortage is deepening, with no rebound expected until 2027.

A Future in Farming • This farmer got his start because a retiring producer took a chance on a nonfamily successor.

We Taught Them Entitlement!

From the SF Archives

Ronald Vevoda • Grass production gets a boost from technology on this California dairy.

Spotlight on Women in Ag • As the U.N. celebrates the International Year of the Woman Farmer, gaps in land access, income, and opportunity continue.

Mediterranean Lamb Chops • Enjoy this Italian take on a springtime favorite!

Homebuilt Cattle Working Chute • Well-thought design keeps animals still and secure.