Making the Best Ground Better

After 47 years in the fields of Central Iowa, farmer Kevin Holl is still finding ways to improve fields that already have some of the best corn-growing soil in the world. Here’s how he does it.

A Bit of Everything on 12,000 Acres

The Raber family embraces diversity and emphasizes conservation and stewardship on their family land. It’s in their DNA.

Think Pink for Women in Agriculture

Barry Schmitt’s business is growing, and his family is growing into it. Meanwhile, a promise to his daughter fulfilled is becoming a symbol for a new generation of female operators.

Waste Not, Want Not

A diverse family business, an emphasis on stewardship, and the right equipment are the formula for success at RAKR Farms.

Consider the Alternative

Bryce Chaffee and his family are building a business—and a lifestyle—around longhorn cattle and versatile equipment.

Legacy With The Land

Ryan Davidson’s road to success winds through five generations and two life-altering personal challenges. Legacy is what inspires him to move forward.

Aspire, Adapt, Advance: Calculating for Success on the Farm

Michel and Hanneke Camps grow their business by adapting to new technology with their own brand of innovation.

Building to the Big Leagues

This farm family takes a “Moneyball” approach to its operation.

Modern Milkmen of Oakridge Dairy

A rotary milking parlor, environmental responsibility, and the idea to supply milk direct to consumer are the new notions driving change at a dairy whose history dates back more than a century.

Producing on the Prairie

Danny Floyd has made a life raising kids and cows in Oklahoma.

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