Spring

2025

Soil

Strategy

Discover cost-cutting and yield-boosting strategies from the 2025 Top Farmer Conference, covering machinery, planting, soil tests and more.

Volume 51 • Number 1

Product

Spotlight

Learn how hydraulic downforce, depth calibration and planter attachments boost planting accuracy, seed-to-soil contact and performance.

Feature

Planting

Boost tractor fuel efficiency with strategies like equipment sizing, speed optimization, tire maintenance, reduced tillage and field planning.

Dirty

Secrets

Biochar, an ancient soil amendment, is gaining popularity for restoring soil health and boosting crop yields amid environmental challenges.

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