A John Deere Publication

Issue: Sep/Oct 2023

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Agriculture, Sustainability

Rick Clark, Farming Without

Zero and 7,000. Those numbers represent two truly shocking data points from Rick Clark's Williamsport, Ind., farm.

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Sunny Days Ahead

Drought years forced farm to change course.

Read Sunny Days
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Reset Farm to Table Dining

The newest way to connect to communities and consumers.

Read Reset Farm
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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY / NICHE

Green on the Walls

Vertical farming takes off at Leafy Greens Farms.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Keep the Vegetables Coming

A deep winter greenhouse provides good winter growing conditions.

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SPECIALTY / NICHE

Age in Place

How can you change your home to be senior-friendly?

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AGRICULTURE, AG TECH

Smoke and Substance

Breakthroughs promise answers to wine taint questions.

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SPECIALTY / NICHE

Flowers with Flair

This duo uses flowers to bring smiles to customers.

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Specialty/Niche

At a Canter

Mounted archery is the ultimate team sport.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Test Results

Relentless pursuit of knowledge fuels Rendel Farms.

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Tiny Cows, Big Business

Mini cows can be a commercial success.

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AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK/POULTRY

Water Buffalo Mozzarella

Quebec dairy milks water buffalo to supply niche market.

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RURAL LIVING

Iowa's Storyteller

Darcy Maulsby tells the story of the Hawkeye State through books and speaking.

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Anatomy of an Anhydrous Ammonia Accident

Lee Phipps is telling his story to help other farmers.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATIONS

Stay Safe Out There

Fatigue can be a killer at harvest time.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Take the Plunge

Overcoming greed and fear when marketing grain.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Designing for the Full Product Lifecycle

We're building a better tomorrow by rebuilding yesterday's machines.

man in field using John Deere Property Center app with tractor in the distance

AG TECH

Tech@Work

John Deere Property Center™ now available for consumers.

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The Furrow Fall 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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