A John Deere Publication

Issue: Spring 2023

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Agriculture, Sustainability

Woven Together

Since the days of the last of America's range wars between sheep herders and cattlemen in Oregon's high desert, the fates of some of the state's most venerable sheep ranches and the world-renowned Pendleton Woolen Mills have been woven together. Theirs is a story that starts in the early 20th century, traces the highs and lows of the nation's wool industry, and looks confidently to the future.

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Untangling Sustainability

Philanthropist-owned Woodland Farm works to hone and share how to sustainably produce heritage stock.

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Adding a Chapter

Chef Travis Milton brings the Appalachian foodways of his youth into the spotlight.

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RURAL LIVING, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Rolling With It

Family cinnamon roll recipe creates memories for four generations.

two farmers in sprawling hemp field with mountains in far distance

AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Delivering Montana's Hemp

Processing facility puts Montana hemp products on the shelves.

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EDUCATION, RURAL LIVING

Trees for Tomorrow

Selecting tree species for 2050 and beyond.

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RURAL LIVING, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Wandering with Willows

Artist rekindles nomadic tradition of willow weaving through woven installations.

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AGRICULTURE, RURAL LIVING

Fragrance Feeds the Soul

On a Wisconsin lavender farm, guests relax and unwind with this ancient herb.

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Rural Living

Frog Gardens

Early April and the frog chorus fills the air announcing that spring is here. They're rarely wrong; they've been genetically programmed to be sensitive to the slight rise in temperatures. The race is on to mate and create a new generation in the host of ephemeral ponds and small creeks formed by melting snow or rainwater before they disappear.

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EDUCATION, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Mash Unit

Virginia moonshine maker celebrates bootleg heritage.

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SPECIALTY/NICHE

Meet Mr Clean

Twitter turns Andy Pasztor's passion for maintaining his equipment into a thriving enterprise.

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SPECIALTY/NICHE

For the Love of Garlic

Festival celebrates and promotes all things garlic.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Gold in the Fields

Management tweaks boost wheat yield potential.

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Barn with a View

3-D cameras provide intel on cow health and feeding.

multiple silos with semi trucks in front

AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Ninth Generation Farmer Builds From Square One

Striking out on his own, this young farmer bought his first land as a college sophomore.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

How Low Can You Go?

Maintain soybean yield with fewer seeds per acre.

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SUSTAINABILITY, EDUCATION

Scourge of the Prairie

Control of the Eastern Red Cedar improves grassland and water quantity.

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AG TECH, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Tech@Work

The Heim family and the John Deere technology they depend on.

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Rural Living

John Deere: 60 Years of Making Tall Grass Short

Residential lawn equipment—a John Deere milestone.

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The Furrow Spring 2023

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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