A John Deere Publication

Issue: Summer 2023

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Agriculture, Education

Corn in the Classroom

The last few minutes before students enter a bright, roomy classroom trimmed in the Salina South Middle School colors of green and yellow, Brent Conner ensures beakers and hot plates are in their places and racks containing test tubes and solutions are ready.

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Land of the Faroes

Viking legacy in the North Atlantic.

Read Land Faroes
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Clicking Best of Both Worlds Together

Family builds full life on and off 5th generation farm.

Read Clicking Best
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SPECIALTY/NICHE

Outdoor Cooking

The humble outdoor barbecue is going upscale.

family of five standing at storefront with wood handrails

RURAL LIVING

Founded in Faith

A roadside business in Kansas ministers with food.

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Past Meets Future

Ancient grains and new varieties meet on Washington farm.

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RURAL LIVING

A Cowgirl's Coffee

Cast iron roasting keeps the family home on the range.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

A Question of Governance

Is it time for a voting board of directors?

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Agriculture, Specialty/Niche

Exquisite Taste

Rare fruits offer exciting challenges.

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man with wide brimmed hat on hugging a tree

SPECIALTY/NICHE

The Real Tree Huggers

Community leaders search for champion trees.

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RURAL LIVING

Market Day

St. Jacobs Farmers' Market gears up for another season.

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Millet's Moment

The United Nations draws attention to this ancient grain.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Navigating Uncertain Seas

Chart a path to success in turbulent times.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Profitable Irrigation Shifts East

Drought safety net or management tool, irrigation has huge potential in traditionally rain-fed regions.

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RURAL LIVING

Speed of Light

Can rural internet really be fast?

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AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY

Sprouting New Farmers

Curating a farm community.

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AG TECH

Tech@Work

Saving money and ensuring sustainability with John Deere Precision Ag

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AGRICULTURE

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The Furrow Summer 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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