Farm Journal: December 2011

Magazine Features

• The Rise of the Railroads
  
  12/20/2011
  Will a balance of power temper success?
• High-Value Rent Considerations
  
  12/13/2011
  With sky-high rents, analyzing soil productivity is more important than ever.
• Stick versus MIG
  
  12/10/2011
  When upgrading welders, which is better?
• German Engineering
  
  12/10/2011
  The biotech future is strong within BASF.
• Machinery Meeting Point
  
  12/10/2011
  Agritechnica boasts more than 80 acres to explore.
• Farmland Values Bound Higher
  
  12/10/2011
  More competition for acres boosts prices.
• Off to a Strong Start
  
  12/10/2011
  Thanks to support from farmers like you, foundations and companies, Farmers Feeding the World gets traction in year one.
• Watch the Weather
  
  12/10/2011
  These tools help pinpoint weather conditions on your farm.
• More Boots on the Ground
  
  12/10/2011
  Legacy certified advisers now available to help you.
• 7 Tricks to Buying Used
  
  12/09/2011
  How to find the machine that fits your needs and price.
• Top of Mind for 2012
  
  12/09/2011
  Farm Journal experts share their perspectives for the year ahead.

Web Extra

• 2011 Agritechnica Recap
  
  12/28/2011
  See video recaps, 360° views of the exhibits and all the details on the machinery and technologies on display.
• Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey
  
  12/06/2011
  Access soil maps and data for more than 95% of the nation’s counties.
• New Products from BASF
  
  12/06/2011
  Markus Heldt, President, Crop Protection Division, BASF SE, explains the depth of the discovery pipeline and the solutions farmers can look forward to.
• Two Decades of Farm Journal Test Plots
  
  12/06/2011
  See video recaps, 360° views of the exhibits and all the details on the machinery and technologies on display.
• 2012 Outlook from Farm Journal Experts
  
  12/06/2011
  Listen in as these experts and others share their 2012 outlook on agriculture.

Columnists

• Editor's Notebook: From Pay Phones to Mobile Polls
  
  12/10/2011
  Hearing about what’s going on across farm country helps us do a better job of helping you.
• John's World: Down with Updates!
  
  12/10/2011
  There should be some cost-benefit calculations done before any more software updates are administered to the consumer population.
• Leave a Legacy: Build Your Dream Farm
  
  12/10/2011
  A business plan should be written as soon as you consider starting or acquiring a business.
• Outlook: Cover Your Basics
  
  12/10/2011
  Having your basic values covered often makes the difference between success and failure.
• In the Shop: Worth Every Penny
  
  12/10/2011
  Some tools are expensive but definitely worth their price in a farm shop.

Soybean Navigator

• A Better Bean
  
  12/10/2011
  New traits take oilseeds beyond ordinary.

I Built the Best

• Third Time's the Charm
  
  12/10/2011
  This used fire department vehicle became a service truck.

Test Plots

• Two Decades of Data
  
  12/10/2011
  Farm Journal Test Plot program marks anniversary and marches forward with new hands-on research efforts.

Corn Navigator

• Target Higher Yields
  
  12/09/2011
  The details matter in the high-stakes yield game.

Departments

• Join the Farm Journal Pulse National Panel
  
  12/10/2011
  You’re invited to be part of the heartbeat of our new national producer panel that speaks up and speaks out.
• Beef Takes a Spin on the Wheel!
  
  12/10/2011
  Get ready to watch beef take a spin on "Wheel of Fortune." The dinner-time TV game show will be offering a $1,000 gift card from Beef Bucks.
• All-American Disaster Relief
  
  12/10/2011
  Baseball teams across the country are raising money for Vermont farmers devastated by the remnant rains of Hurricane Irene.
• Versatile Brand Marches Forward
  
  12/10/2011
  The company has expanded through acquisitions and an increased investment in research and development.
• Vertical Tillage Tool
  
  12/10/2011
  Great Plains introduces the Turbo-Max to expand its line of vertical tillage equipment.
• Loaders for Utility Tractors
  
  12/10/2011
  The Westendorf TA-160 Series loaders have a lift capacity of 2,700 lb. and can be paired with New Holland TTA Series tractors.
• Tailgate Talk: Historic Tractor Celebrates 50-Year Legacy
  
  12/10/2011
  In October, Versatile built its 100,000th tractor at its Winnipeg, Canada, factory. Also, read facts on the U.S. railway system.
• Hang a Big Stocking
  
  12/10/2011
  Hand hoes have become a hot commodity in the battle against resistant weeds.
• More Rural ATMs
  
  12/10/2011
  ATM is the acronym that Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, uses to describe its new network of agronomy trial managers.
• $100 Ideas: Greasing Old-Style Row Cleaners
  
  12/10/2011
  The Brookshire brothers can grease their row cleaners while protecting their hands from the sharp spokes.
• How High is Cash Rent in Your Area?
  
  03/05/2012
  Take part in the Farm Journal Pulse and cast your vote.
• How Old is Your Planter?
  
  02/14/2012
  Take part in the Farm Journal Pulse and cast your vote.
• Are Your 2012 Inputs Locked In?
  
  01/31/2012
  Take part in the Farm Journal Pulse and tell us what you think.
• Will You Change Your Planting Intentions?
  
  01/17/2012
  Take part in the Farm Journal Pulse and tell us what you think.