A John Deere Publication

Issue: November 2025

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Agriculture, Education

What the Weeds Say About Our Soils

Neither steel nor chemistry, nor the act of human hands has bested the world's weeds. Sometimes they grow in abundance; other times a weed may be by itself.

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The Protein Turning Heads and Herds

Read Protein
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Farm Naked

Naked barley is gaining ground…and fans.

Read Farm Naked
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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Phytoculture Replication

Canada farmer takes a high-tech path to farming.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Bring Out Your Dead

Deadstock composter turns livestock into potting soil.

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Cheese on a Pedestal

A new museum shines a light on the art of cheesemaking.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

Three Farmers

Blending generations, backgrounds, and style.

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Agriculture, Specialty/Niche

Winter Rhubarb?

Ontario farm's early fresh treat fills the hunger gap.

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AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATYON

Crunching the Numbers

Peanut farmers crack code on adding value through artisan butter.

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Solving Sawfly

Farmers are eager for tools to beat the pest.

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AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

A Bit of Zest

Underground greenhouse keeps prairie life fresh.

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AGRICULTURE

Outstanding Young Farmers of the Year

Celebrating excellence in American agriculture.

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AGRICULTURE/AG TECH

Tech@Work

Hacker Heroes: John Deere's Bug Bounty program boosts cybersecurity.

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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.

Meet The Furrow Team

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