April 2026
The April 2026 issue of The Furrow, published by John Deere, gathers 18 stories on regenerative practices, farm diversification, and marketing new opportunities. Farmers will find hands-on topics like on-farm test plots and worm farming alongside profiles of operations built on philosophy, native foods, and community connection.
Worth your time
A few stories from this issue that stood out to us.
The Right Blend
Shows how running on-farm test plots can pay dividends for your own operation.
Winning With Wheat
Looks at how wheat and soybeans paid off for farmers in Illinois.
How to Start a Worm Farm
A practical guide to using worms to improve your soil.
Thinking Big in a Small Box
Explains how maxing diversity can bring multiple incomes from minimal acres.
Philosophers
Profiles how ZZ2 drives its business on a clear philosophy.
Bees Beef
Details regenerative tactics that set up the next generation to succeed.
Every story in April 2026
All 18 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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