December 2025
The December 2025 issue of The Furrow, published by John Deere, leans into holiday traditions and the diverse ways farmers make a living, from Christmas tree farms and turkey flocks to pasture-raised pork and stock dog trials. It also covers practical topics like firewood basics and wheat leaf health, alongside stories on Nokota horses, cotton, and old-school crafts such as tanning and soap making.
Worth your time
A few stories from this issue that stood out to us.
Boughs Bind
A look at how Christmas tree farming connects land, family, and tradition, fitting for the season.
Flock Forward
Shows how holiday traditions help build a turkey farm worth passing to the next generation.
Pork Pasture
Useful for farmers weighing pasture-raised pigs and sustainable pork production.
Firewood Basics
Practical tips for getting the most from your wood-cutting efforts this winter.
Prairie Remnants
Follows the comeback of Nokota horses for readers interested in heritage breeds.
Sheep Dog Man
A closer look at stock dog trials, where the real competition is the sheep.
Every story in December 2025
All 16 stories, with John Deere's own summary. Each one opens on deere.com.
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