Crops Editor at Successful Farming, Kansas State graduate and 4th generation Kansas farmer. My wife and I have two children.
Four Insights Into Farmland Ownership
U.S. farmland is owned by an experienced population. Here’s why you should care.
Aerial Imagery Takes the Guesswork Out of Fertility Decisions
A growing number of firms are developing new aerial tools to equip farmers with information that identify problem spots in fields and, ultimately, deliver more profit per acre.
Successful Land Sale: 10 Land Auctions From 10 States
In this week's Successful Land Sale, we cover 10 land sales in 10 states.
Consider Wheat in Your Crop Rotation
Give wheat another chance in your crop rotation.
Successful Land Sale: Warren County, Illinois, Land Sale Averages $9,441
In this week's Successful Land Sale we track a Warren Co., IL land auction, plus more sales in Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Winter Wheat Shows Signs of Foliar Diseases
In the High Plains, specialists are noting various rust species and winter mites in isolated cases.
Successful Land Sale: Black Hawk County, Iowa, Land Averages $9,562 an Acre
We look at a Black Hawk County, Iowa, sale in this week’s edition, plus land sales from Indiana and Nebraska.
Successful Land Sale: Cass County, Indiana, Averages $7,692 an Acre
In this week’s Successful Land Sale, we set our sights on 211 acres in northwest Indiana. Plus, more land sale results from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
Add Cover Crops Between Wheat to Jump-Start Soil Health
The 100 days between winter wheat harvest and winter wheat planting are a fine time to grow short-season cover crop blends. The practice boosts soil biology and suppresses weeds.
Successful Land Sale: Henry County, Illinois, Sale Averages $12,200
In this week's Successful Land Sale, a Henry County, Illinois farm brings $12,200 per acre. Plus, sales in Iowa and Nebraska.