A John Deere Publication

Issue: Summer 2026

Dirt road runs through grassy valley toward distant hills under cloudy sky.

Agriculture, Farm Operation

Montana's Mannix Ranch

A family rooted in the past, with an eye on the future.

Dew dazzles and dances in the early morning June sun as cows and calves are gathered from sub-irrigated meadows to the corrals at the Mannix ranch.

Person stands beside utility vehicle and pets a German shepherd near cattle in pasture.

Growing Her Own Way

2026 is the Year of the Woman Farmer, but she's been doing it in Illinois since 1986.

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Neoclassical brick building with columns, dome roof, and garden in front framed by trees.

The French Connection

Thomas Jefferson forged America's agricultural links to France.

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SPECIALTY/NICHE

Pressed Perfection

Flower farm to art; beautiful blooms persevere.

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Rooted in Food, Grounded in Family

It's family first at Cottage Pastures.

Polo player riding a horse strikes a ball on a grassy field during a match.

SPECIALTY/NICHE

Cowboy State Harbors Polo Passion

Wyoming boasts a rich history of polo and polo ponies.

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AGRICULTURE, RURAL LIVING

Art of Neighboring

Connections and consideration bridge gap with non-farm neighbors.

Red barns and tall silos stand in a snowy farmyard at sunset with pink sky in background.

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

The Old Red Barn

Why are so many barns painted red?

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

A Refreshing Twist

Sparkling lavender lemonade opens pathway to success.

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

From the Ancient World to Local Farms

Young farmer finds inspiration in ancient grains.

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Corn Truffle Is This Man's Treasure

Huitlacoche gets its due as a gourmet treat.

Rancher kneels in grassy field beside saddled horse with a herd of cattle behind.

AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

An Integrated Approach

Combining conservation with traditional cattle management provides rancher with a path to success.

Aerial view of grain facility with silos, rail cars, and river barge loading dock.

AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY

Farmers Shape Port's Future

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa is adding rail, thanks to farmers' input.

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Amp up AMF

Mycorrhizal fungi—the engine that makes soil work.

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Up the Value Chain

Beef producer brings in new customers one bite at a time.

Worker harvests leafy crops by hand, carrying a woven basket through a green field.

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Two Leaves and a Bud

What it takes to produce one of the world's most popular beverages.

Aerial view of patchwork crop field with tractor in center, surrounded by varied plot sections.

AGRICULTURE, AG TECH

Tech@Work

Seeing the full picture with precision agriculture.

Cartoon farm scene with smiling tractors and bulldozer around John Deere Kids logo.

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

John Deere Kids Channel

YouTube channel boasts a growing fan base.

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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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