A John Deere Publication

Issue: April 2026

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Agriculture, Livestock/Poultry

Bees and Beef

Regenerative tactics have paved the way for the next generation.

Dennis Anderson knew that no-till and cover crops would make his farm more productive. But he didn't expect adopting soil health practices would prompt his daughter Amanda to join him on the farm.

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Grade Three Day

PEI's farmers share their operation with the province's school children.

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A Thousand Thanks

Flag display connects community to its veterans.

Read A Thousand Thanks
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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

How to Start a Worm Farm

Let the little guys help your soil.

How to Start a Worm Farm Full Story
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SPECIALTY/NICHE

A Taste of Honey

Childhood dream turns into something more.

A Taste of Honey Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY

Caretakers

Native foods represent past, present, and future.

Caretakers Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Free to Farm

This farm is a stepping stone from prison to new opportunities.

Free to Farm Full Story
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Specialty/Niche

Good Gourd Almighty

When you find your calling, go all in.

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

We're Back!

Orchard gives storied BC Tree Fruits brand a new lease on life.

We're Back! Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Thinking Big in a Small Box

Maxing diversity brings multiple incomes to minimal acres.

Thinking Big in a Small Box Full Story
Wide view of a green crop field stretching to the horizon beneath a clear blue sky with thin clouds.

AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

The Right Blend

Doing on-farm test plots pays dividends.

The Right Blend Full Story
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AGRICULTURE

Philosophers

ZZ2 drives business on philosophy.

Philosophers Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Peachy Perfection

Organic production keeps centennial orchard profitable.

Peachy Perfection Full Story
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RURAL LIVING

Folk Forecasting

Old wives' tales guide farmers through the seasons.

Folk Forecasting No More Full Story
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Agriculture, Education

Every Farm Has One

Is it time to clean yours up?

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Winning With Wheat

Wheat and soybeans pay off in Illinois.

Winning With Wheat Full Story
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AGRICULTURE, AG TECH

Tech@Work

Balancing tradition and tech: Precision Ag Essentials

Tech@Work Full Story
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AGRICULTURE

Building America Since 1837

Nearly 200 years of American machinery manufacturing.

Building America Since 1837 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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