John Deere

Meet Gage Quiett and Germán A. Ortiz, two veterans who have transitioned into civilian careers with our team. Gage served in the Marines before joining our dealership program. Now a technician at Ag Power in Missouri, he applies his problem-solving expertise he developed in the military to make sure our farmers face no downtime. Germán, a seasoned Air Force veteran, navigated his transition through the DoD-SkillBridge program, where he leveraged his finance skills. Today, he's not just thriving as a senior analyst at our Harvester Works factory but also guiding other veterans through their transitions. We're grateful for their service and willingness to share their stories: http://spr.ly/6040Sa388

Preston brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our Board of Directors. We’re excited to welcome him to our team!

Big milestone today: Our Dubuque Works factory has been manufacturing dozers for 75 years! Factory Manager, Alex Fernandez shared the keys to our success: - Customer feedback - Manufacturing excellence - Commitment to innovation “The future of our dozers lies in further integrating new technologies that will make the dozer easier to operate on all jobsites,” explained Fernandez. “As we work closer with customers to solve their biggest challenges, we are constantly looking to provide solutions that increase uptime and make them more productive.” Check out the celebration video: http://spr.ly/6041SOFDF

I came across something recently that really stuck with me. Most firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. That means these incredible individuals save lives and respond to emergencies, often in the middle of the night, driven not by a paycheck but by a genuine dedication to their community and neighbors. However, I also learned that many of these volunteers are aging, and there aren't enough new recruits to take their place. This could result in longer response times—sometimes over 30 minutes—which is a concern for all of us. Our customers, dealers, and employees rely on these volunteer first responders during emergencies. That's why I'm excited to share that John Deere has joined forces with the National Volunteer Fire Council, Hold Fast Features, and Vignette to create the documentary called 'Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat.' The goal of the film is to highlight the incredible contributions of volunteer firefighters and inspire more people to step up and continue this vital service. I hope the film resonates with you as much as it does with me. You can watch it on public television now until October 29. It’s also available to rent or buy: https://lnkd.in/g3BG7ZdU

No driver? No problem. Our autonomous tractors do the work without needing a driver. They help farmers get the job done when there aren't enough helping hands during busy times. Plus, no downtime! These tractors can operate 24/7, while farmers monitor their activity from a mobile device. "There's something almost video game-ish about that," explained Jahmy Hindman. "It's the ability to see what your machine is doing in your field in real time."

Tiny tractor, big talent! Mylyn Nguyen just raised the bar for precision art.

Our $13.5M investment in Missouri means investing in the community and Strafford’s highly skilled workforce – all while helping our customers save money. That’s a win-win in our book!  

Your morning OJ likely comes from this California farmer. Gless Ranch is a 10,000+ acre citrus farm. Harvesting fruits like: - Lemons - Grapefruit - Mandarins - Navel oranges - Valencia oranges And using 20 tractors to maintain their orchard. “Our machines run full throttle... 12-13 hours a day for various tasks like spraying, shredding, blading, discing, and skirting,” explained John S. Gless, vice president. Read more about their "juicy" operations: http://spr.ly/6044UL99M

Smart Apply® is like a pair of special 3D glasses for farmers that helps protect their trees and vines from bugs and diseases. It creates a 3D image of the crop and then tells the sprayer exactly where and how much treatment is needed in order for the plant to thrive. If it detects an area without plants, no problem! It simply instructs the sprayer to stop spraying, preventing product waste. And if it’s an older machine, that’s not an issue either. Smart Apply can be added to nearly any air blast sprayer, so farmers won't have to invest in new equipment to take advantage of the latest technology. Learn more of how Sonoma County winegrowers are putting our tech to work in this Forbes article: http://spr.ly/6044Uomg0

At our core, John Deere is fundamentally a manufacturing company. Our operations extend globally, but our most significant manufacturing presence is in the United States. Here, we've been established for 187 years and currently employ thousands of dedicated production, maintenance, and salaried manufacturing workers across 60 facilities in 16 states. Their expertise and commitment are crucial to our success. It’s their skilled hands and innovative ideas that produce some of the world's finest agricultural, construction, forestry, and road-building equipment. We take pride in being leaders in both manufacturing and technology, recognizing that our products are vital to our technological advancements and, ultimately, to the success of our customers. I’m immensely proud of Deere's rich history and extend heartfelt thanks to all our employees who consistently uphold our manufacturing excellence and contribute to our enduring success.