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Cover of the March 2024 issue of The Furrow
The Furrow

March 2024

The March 2024 issue of The Furrow, published by John Deere, gathers stories on conservation practices, soil health, and the many ways people farm today. You will meet growers like Al Schafbuch and Brendon Rockey, learn about diversified operations, and read about efforts around water management, food insecurity, and reducing waste. It is a wide-ranging issue that spans field practices, homesteading, and the people behind the food.

Conservation and soil healthWater management and accessDiversified and regenerative farmingFood, community, and accessLife and craft beyond the field

Every story in March 2024

All 20 stories from this issue. The 6 we think are worth your time are marked and listed first. Each one opens on deere.com.

Conservation Sage — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
Conservation Sage
Al Schafbuch sees an increased need for conservation tillage and cover crops.
Al Schafbuch shares his view on the growing need for conservation tillage and cover crops, useful for farmers weighing these practices.
Conservation & SustainabilitySoil & Water
Ever Evolving Farmer — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
Ever Evolving Farmer
The questions never stop coming for ever-innovating, ever-evolving, regenerative seed potato grower Brendon Rockey.
Seed potato grower Brendon Rockey offers a look at regenerative practices and the questions that keep him innovating.
Conservation & SustainabilityCrops & Agronomy
The Land of Chicken, Beef, and Honey — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
The Land of Chicken, Beef, and Honey
Diversity powers this southwest Kansas farmer's soil health journey.
A southwest Kansas farmer shows how diversity can drive a soil health journey.
LivestockSoil & Water
A Matter of Quality — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
A Matter of Quality
Water management pays big dividends.
It covers how water management can pay real dividends on the operation.
Soil & Water
Outsmart Old World Bluestem — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
Outsmart Old World Bluestem
Summer burns and timely herbicide application can beat back this problem weed.
Practical guidance on using summer burns and timely herbicide to control a problem weed.
Weeds & Pest Control
Soil Sisters — The Furrow, March 2024
Worth your time
Soil Sisters
Field day aims at women passionate about soil health.
This field day is aimed at women passionate about soil health, a chance to learn and connect.
Soil & WaterFarm Life & Family
Breakfast on the Farm — The Furrow, March 2024
Breakfast on the Farm
Start your day learning about farming.
Ag Tourism & Education
Bright Farmers, Big City — The Furrow, March 2024
Bright Farmers, Big City
Agriculture in the city that doesn't sleep.
Specialty Crops & HorticultureAg Tourism & Education
Cut, Cut...Chop! — The Furrow, March 2024
Cut, Cut...Chop!
Meat collective teaches home cooks to break down whole animals.
Food & DrinkLivestock
Easy Keepers — The Furrow, March 2024
Easy Keepers
Sheep, cattle, and more on an Oregon homestead.
LivestockFarm Life & Family
Fighting Food Insecurity — The Furrow, March 2024
Fighting Food Insecurity
Getting food to the hungry takes a global approach.
Farm Business & MarketsSpecialty Crops & Horticulture
Finding the Farm — The Furrow, March 2024
Finding the Farm
Born to farm but not farm-born, Robert Shelton partnered his way to production.
Farm Life & FamilyFarm Business & Markets
First Blooms of Spring — The Furrow, March 2024
First Blooms of Spring
Hardy perennials provide early color.
Specialty Crops & Horticulture
One Groovy Garlic Farm — The Furrow, March 2024
One Groovy Garlic Farm
Plus, a bonus: Grassfed lamb!
Specialty Crops & HorticultureLivestock
A Lookout and a Luthier — The Furrow, March 2024
A Lookout and a Luthier
Remotely stationed fire lookout fills solitary summer hours crafting fine violins.
History & CultureFarm Life & Family
Seed Libraries Take Root — The Furrow, March 2024
Seed Libraries Take Root
Seed sharing is alive and thriving at your local library.
Ag Tourism & EducationCrops & Agronomy
Starting From Scratch — The Furrow, March 2024
Starting From Scratch
Finding success with flowers.
Specialty Crops & HorticultureFarm Business & Markets
Tech@Work — The Furrow, March 2024
Tech@Workregular column
John Deere Precision Upgrades—making your current fleet the best it can be.
Tech@Work Column
War on Waste — The Furrow, March 2024
War on Waste
Turning waste into energy is just the start for the Divert team.
Conservation & SustainabilityTechnology & Precision Ag
Water Reservations — The Furrow, March 2024
Water Reservations
Tribe works to get enough water to their farm and ranch land.
Soil & Water

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