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.
Worth your time
A few stories from this issue that stood out to us.
Conservation Sage
Al Schafbuch shares his view on the growing need for conservation tillage and cover crops, useful for farmers weighing these practices.
Ever Evolving Farmer
Seed potato grower Brendon Rockey offers a look at regenerative practices and the questions that keep him innovating.
The Land of Chicken, Beef, and Honey
A southwest Kansas farmer shows how diversity can drive a soil health journey.
A Matter of Quality
It covers how water management can pay real dividends on the operation.
Soil Sisters
This field day is aimed at women passionate about soil health, a chance to learn and connect.
Outsmart Old World Bluestem
Practical guidance on using summer burns and timely herbicide to control a problem weed.
Every story in March 2024
All 20 stories, with John Deere's own summary. Each one opens on deere.com.
The Furrow is published by John Deere. Koenig Equipment is an independent John Deere dealer and is not the publisher. Story headlines and summaries are John Deere's; the issue overviews on this site are written by Koenig Equipment. Read full stories at deere.com.
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