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What Does Precision Ag Look Like At John Deere?
What Does Precision Ag Look Like At John Deere?
What Does Precision Ag Look Like At John Deere?
When talking about the future of agriculture, one of the most common themes is precision Ag.  Ryan Stien with John Deere said there are two areas of technology Big Green has that help make precision Ag a reality.  One is the hardware on the tractor, combine or other pieces of equipment.  The other part of...
WWCC’s John Deere Program Honored
WWCC’s John Deere Program Honored
WWCC’s John Deere Program Honored
Walla Walla Community College’s John Deere Tech Program was recently awarded Platinum status for its outstanding work in 2024.  School officials said its Platinum Status recognition is reserved for programs that go above and beyond in key areas such as instructor development, advisory board engagement, enrollment, retention, facilities, processes, scholarships, and safety.   “This ...
Deere Lays Off 75 Workers at Iowa Tractor Plant
Deere Lays Off 75 Workers at Iowa Tractor Plant
Deere Lays Off 75 Workers at Iowa Tractor Plant
John Deer has laid off 75 workers at a manufacturing facility in Iowa.  The job cuts are some of the first in 2025 after the company reduced its workforce by the thousands last year in response to slowing demand.  Deere & Co. is laying off dozens of workers at a production plant in Ottumwa, IA, after struggling with tractor and equipment sales in recent months. Approximatel...
Self-Driving Tractors May Help Fill Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
Self-Driving Tractors May Help Fill Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
Self-Driving Tractors May Help Fill Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
A farm in Sonoma County, California had 27 tractor driver positions open and posted the positions on various job boards.  The farm didn’t get a single applicant for weeks.  A few weeks later, the owners onboarded an autonomous tractor system for the farm and updated the job listing to say they were looking for an agtech operator position.  In the preferred qualif...
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands Case IH and New Holland signed a memorandum of understanding last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their equipment.  The MOU follows a similar agreement Farm Bureau signed with John Deere earlier this year.   “...
John Deere Donates $1M To National FFA Organization
John Deere Donates $1M To National FFA Organization
John Deere Donates $1M To National FFA Organization
Building on 80 years of partnership, John Deere announced a donation last week of $1 million to the National FFA Organization.  The donation will support the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture's talent pipeline, and honor the organization's community service efforts.  John De...
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
Farm Bureau Signs MOU on Right to Repair
The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ rights to repair their own equipment.  The MOU, signed at the AFBF annual convention, is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere.   "This addres...

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