A John Deere Publication

Issue: Sep/Oct 2024

a small sunflower sprouting in a soybean field

Agriculture, Education

How Weeds Are Changing

In a dusty field in central Kansas, Ted Bannister steps onto freshly-worked ground. Not long ago, Bannister would have no-tilled this land, using timely application of herbicides and growing crop canopy to keep weeds at bay.

a yarrow plume moth resting on leaves

The Mighty Moth

Tiny lepidoptera may be bigger pollinators than once thought.

The Mighty Moth Full Story
draft horses Jack and Jill being hitched to an antique mower

Drafting New Passions

Borrowed horses lead to a slow-lane shift.

Drafting New Passions Full Story
the underside view of a jet flying through the sky

AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY

Farmers Fueling the Future - Taking Corn Higher

Meeting the ground crew behind clean jet fuel.

a tank of ammonia being pulled across a field

AGRICULTURE, FARM OPERATION

A Hot Deduction on New Land

Residual fertilizer cuts costs of farmland purchases.

a woman outside at sunset looking at a tablet

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closeup of Jamie Hanson smiling

AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Antique Apples

The quest to preserve ancient varieties.

the silhouette of a white-tailed deer in the morning sun

RURAL LIVING

Troublesome Neighbors

Living in the countryside means sharing your outdoor experience.

Joe Knobbe smiling holding a glass of whiskey

AGRICULTURE, SPECIALTY/NICHE

Whiskey to Remember

Flyover Whiskey commemorates farmers' corn harvest.

a woman in a costume and top hat rowing a giant carved out orange pumpkin

Specialty/Niche

The Battleship "Pumpkin"

Grow the pumpkins. Row the pumpkins.

John Bierman smiling holding and surrounded by antlers

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Shedding Ideas with the FFA SAE Program

SAE projects build careers and lifelong passions.

Jana Strangler wearing a mask using a sander on a dresser

RURAL LIVING

A Fresh Coat

Giving life to treasured pieces.

Beth Fisher with a tray full of herbs smiling

SPECIALTY/NICHE

Overflowing Herbs

Ways to have fresh herbs all winter long.

a muddy field full of puddles with an overcast sky

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Sunny Outlook

Weather forecasting has come a long way.

closeup of Juan Cho smiling in front of a tree

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Thousand-Year Timeline

Traditional Maya crops position this farm for the future.

Noella Cotnam painting corn on a farm sign

RURAL LIVING

More Than a Name

Farm signs highlight your identity.

closeup of Jesús Medina smiling

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Green Goodness

Avocado growers rise to opportunities and challenges.

a Deere combine turning in a field using AutoTrac Turn Automation

AGRICULTURE, AG TECH

Tech@Work

Smooth and steady—with the help of John Deere technology.

the winning 10 couples for NOYF lined up in formal attire on a stage

AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION

Outstanding Farmers of America

John Deere supports farmers passionate about agriculture.

closeup of a pumpkin
Closeup of forest floor with a weed emerging from the ground

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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