A John Deere Publication

Issue: March 2026

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Agriculture, Education

No Shade Allowed

America's oldest test plots prepare for their next chapter.

"No sir we don't mess around, our library's underground. 'Cause you can't throw shade on the corn."

These words finish the chorus of the University of Illinois a cappella group The Other Guys' famous song about a corn field in the center of campus.

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Grass Roots

Turfgrass sets the tone for this Missouri farmer.

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The Wanderers

Glimpses of the nomad cultures that once ruled the world.

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A group of people standing around a kitchen workspace, wearing aprons and preparing ingredients.

AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Class is in Session

Homestead cooking classes excite the mind, palate, and love of land.

Class is in Session Full Story
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A close-up of a soil sampling tool depositing soil into a paper sample bag.

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

The Power of pH

The Power of pH Full Story
A person riding a horse through tall grass with a mountain range and open fields.

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Honing Healthy Acreages

Soil health principles work in pastures big and small.

Honing Healthy Acreages Full Story
A group of people harvesting grapes in a sunny vineyard with trees and a house in the background.

AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Juicy Front Yard

Finding a wild vine led to a family project.

Juicy Front Full Story
A person standing in a grassy field with two cows nearby.

Agriculture, Specialty/Niche

A Sea-Swept Cheese

Cheesemaker finds success among the seals.

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AGRICULTURE, RURAL LIVING

Renata's Garden

She brings plants to the people.

Renata's Garden Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Alcohol Free

Hot trend opens up new market opportunities.

Alcohol Free Full Story
A person standing in a misty field between rows of plants, holding a dog beside them on a grassy path.

AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Haskap Pioneer

Finding a footing for berries in Montana.

Haskap Pioneer Full Story
Several drainage pipes set into a grassy bank with water flowing into a small stream.

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Testing the Waters

Bureau County farmers take control of their nitrate narrative.

Testing the Waters Full Story
Wide arm landscape with a red barn, grazing cattle, and open fields beneath a cloudy sky.

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Passing the Torch

Diversified farm prepares for transition.

Passing the Torch Full Story
Person carrying a bucket and feeding sheep, with a larger group of cattle in a grassy field

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Range Wars No More

Sheep and cattle together help regenerate, boost the grazing resource.

Range Wars No More Full Story
Grassy field with a white wire fence in the foreground and two wooden livestock shelters ahead.

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Circles

Livestock rotation, interns, and happy customers keep Oregon farm rolling.

Circles Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY

John Deere Advocating for Agriculture

 

John Deere Advocating for Agriculture Full Story
Person standing in front of a tractor and planter on a gravel lot.

AGRICULTURE, AG TECH

Tech at Work

Farming Smarter with John Deere Rate Controller 3.

Tech at Work Full Story
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About The Furrow

The Furrow was first established by John Deere Company in 1895 as "A Journal for the American Farmer." The goal of the magazine remains the same - to tell stories that people enjoy reading and provide them with knowledge that they can apply in their operations.

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