Acquisition of Precision Planting Contested

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, John Deere, Precision Planting

The U.S. Department of Justice has blocked John Deere‘s attempt to acquire Precision Planting.  Deere & Company and The Climate Corporation have both announced plans to legally contest that action. Plans for Deere to purchase Precision Planting were announced last November.  Both parties have been fully cooperating in the DOJ’s antitrust review process.  The DOJ states the competitive impact of … Read More

John Deere Expands Compact Utility Tractor Family

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Equipment, Farm Progress Show, John Deere, Tractor

John Deere knows every farm and every budget is different.  That’s why they’ve expanded their 3E and 2R Series Compact Utility Tractor lineup. The 3025E features an easy-to-use, two-range hydrostatic transmission and Twin Touch foot controls for an automatic-like experience.  This 25 horsepower options also provides color-coded controls that are ergonomic and intuitive and comes with a comfortable, contoured seat. … Read More

John Deere- Part of the Precision Revolution

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Audio, John Deere, technology

Earlier this week John Deere invited the media to see first-hand all the newest tools the company provides to the ag industry.  Chuck Zimmerman attended the event where he was able to grab video and interviews regarding the new 8 row folding corn head, the new Nutrient Applicator, the ExactApply nozzles, and many other great advancements. Media also heard from … Read More

Deere Rolls Out High Capacity Nutrient Applicator at FPS

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Audio, Equipment, Farm Progress Show, Fertilizer, John Deere

The Farm Progress Show is full of interesting sights and exhibits, and one of the best things is seeing something brand new from a company. John Deere didn’t disappoint, rolling out their first entry in a dry fertilizer spreader. I spoke with Jason Beuligmann, Product Manger at John Deere, about this new F4365 High Capacity Nutrient Applicator and why John … Read More

John Deere’s New Nozzles Get the Job Done

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Audio, Farm Progress Show, John Deere, Spraying

Lydia Thomas is a Product Manger for John Deere, and she’s just the person to talk to if you’re wanting information about John Deere’s new exact apply intelligent nozzle system. I caught up with her at the Farm Progress Show to hear how John Deere has brought a new approach to their traditional sprayer, adding industry exclusives that help growers … Read More

Eight Row Folding Corn Head Unveiled by @JohnDeere

Kelly MarshallCorn, Equipment, Farm Progress Show, Harvesting, John Deere

Brand new from John Deere is an option for an 8-row folding corn head.  The 608FC corn head can be used with group 6 and 7 S-Series combines, offering an easier solution for transporting on narrow roads.  It also eliminates the need for header trailers, tow vehicles and related manpower. “Harvesting with a new John Deere 8 row folding corn … Read More

John Deere Hosts Ag Media at Ankeny Facility

Kelly MarshallAgribusiness, Company Announcement, John Deere

The day before Farm Progress Show in Iowa, John Deere hosted agricultural media at their Des Moines Works facility in Ankeny, IA for a look at new products. The event kicked off with a plant tour by Rosalind Fox, Factory Manager.  She gave an overview to participants of what to expect, including a chance to view the craftsmanship up close and experience … Read More

#MyJohnDeere Grows with 3rd Party Developers

Chuck ZimmermanApps, Audio, InfoAg, John Deere

The Operations Center of MyJohnDeere.com has become increasingly beneficial to customers with the growth in third party application developers who have integrated their software via APIs. This allows for more seamless connectivity of data into the Operations Center that can be shared out to other platforms and software. Many of these companies have attended the annual John Deere Developers Conference … Read More

Team #Farming with @JohnDeere

Cindy ZimmermanAudio, Data, Equipment, InfoAg, John Deere

The recent InfoAg Conference in St. Louis was all about farmers and industry working together as a team to increase productivity and profitability and John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group (ISG) is all about teamwork. “John Deere recognizes what our part is in precision ag and that we’re not the total solution,” said Deere Information Solutions business director Lane Arthur, who … Read More