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Successful Farming’s blog follows the editorial team as they travel to farms, industry events, and conferences. Read the blog to learn how editors cover their beat to bring you the best information about agronomy, technology, machinery, markets, and more.

Listen for agriculture in Christmas carols

While farming certainly isn't the main theme in songs about the holiday, there are hints of agriculture in many carols.

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Make a new tradition

As families change, so do holiday traditions. If you have to let one go, make a new one!

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Why blend in when you're born to stand out?

I was looking for ways to be invisible or try to fit in, but being an outsider does have its advantages.

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Construction

Inflated used asking prices for wheel loaders

By Machinery Insider

Buyers have been gobbling up-late model used loaders, leading to inflated used asking prices or final bids that are sometimes double or triple what they were three to four years ago.

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Farmland

2022 Land Report: Who owns the most land in the United States?

By Farmland

From strategic acquisitions to out-and-out buyouts, America’s largest landowners bought and sold millions of acres all year long in 2022, acquiring inholdings and delving into new markets.

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All Around the Farm

Idea of the Month: Sturdy three-point boom

By All Around the Farm

Idea of the Month: A farmer's innovative legacy resonates with his grandson.

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Tip of the Day

When you mow in a remote area

When I mow a wooded area a half-mile from my farm, I now have a place to carry needed items with me. I built a small steel shelf that plugs... read more