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Cover of the February 2025 issue of The Furrow
The Furrow

February 2025

The February 2025 issue of The Furrow, published by John Deere, centers on water and its role in agriculture. Stories cover saline groundwater, irrigation innovation, drainage tile, spray water quality, and conservation efforts from Arizona to the Erie Canal, along with a look at building mental strength and finding funding opportunities.

Water management and conservationIrrigation and drainage technologyFarm finances and fundingSoil health and sedimentationResilience and mental strength

Every story in February 2025

All 13 stories from this issue. The 6 we think are worth your time are marked and listed first. Each one opens on deere.com.

Agrologist, Accountant, Grant Writer? — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
Agrologist, Accountant, Grant Writer?
Stop leaving millions on the table!
It points to funding many farmers may be leaving on the table.
Farm Business & Markets
Cutting Back on Salt — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
Cutting Back on Salt
Districts battle saline groundwater with science and creativity.
It looks at how districts use science and creativity to battle saline groundwater, which matters if water quality affects your operation.
Soil & Water
The Right Source — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
The Right Source
Not all water is suitable for spraying.
It explains that not all water is suitable for spraying, useful information for anyone managing applications.
Soil & WaterWeeds & Pest Control
Slowing The Flow: Desert Water Makeover — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
Slowing The Flow: Desert Water Makeover
Crisis funds pouring into Arizona irrigation upgrades drive wide-reaching change.
It reports on crisis funds driving irrigation upgrades in Arizona and the wider changes they bring.
Soil & WaterConservation & Sustainability
Too Little or Two Much — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
Too Little or Two Much
Finding soil moisture sweet spot with drainage tile.
It covers using drainage tile to find the soil moisture sweet spot, a practical concern for field productivity.
Soil & Water
Winning Water Shortcut — The Furrow, February 2025
Worth your time
Winning Water Shortcut
Tech solutions save hours, money, and stress for livestock producers.
It shows tech solutions that save hours, money, and stress for livestock producers.
Technology & Precision AgLivestock
Mental Strength — The Furrow, February 2025
Mental Strength
Developing mental strength in the hardest chapter of my life.
Health & Well-Being
The Erie Canal at 200 — The Furrow, February 2025
The Erie Canal at 200
America's first massive infrastructure project set the stage for agriculture’s success.
History & CultureSoil & Water
Irrigation Innovation — The Furrow, February 2025
Irrigation Innovation
Technology is driving this farmer’s conservation commitment.
Soil & WaterTechnology & Precision AgConservation & Sustainability
Rooted — The Furrow, February 2025
Rooted
Farmers can lead the way in preventing sedimentation.
Soil & WaterConservation & Sustainability
A Spectrum of Solutions — The Furrow, February 2025
A Spectrum of Solutions
Water management techniques turn into profits.
Soil & WaterFarm Business & Markets
Tech @ Work — The Furrow, February 2025
Tech @ Workregular column
Cultivating change: A journey to sustainable farming.
Tech@Work ColumnConservation & Sustainability
Water Wisdom — The Furrow, February 2025
Water Wisdom
Stories of resilience and innovation in agriculture.
Soil & WaterConservation & Sustainability

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