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John Deere recalls compact utility tractors due to brake issues

Friday, September 27

More than 150,000 John Deere compact utility tractors are being recalled after reports of brake failures. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the company has received four reports of crashes involving the tractors, leading to one hospitalization and two impact injuries. The... Read More.

Deere fined 10M in Thailand bribery case

Wednesday, September 11

John Deere has been ordered to pay ten million dollars in fines to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The SEC announced Wednesday the settlement was reached after Deere’s wholly owned subsidiary Wirtgen Thailand bribed air force... Read More.

John Deere touts 6M tractor, Gator, Precision Upgrade, and tillage tools

Thursday, August 29

John Deere showcased the versatile 6M tractor series, Gator utility vehicle, Precision Upgrade technology, and tillage equipment during the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa this week. John Deere dairy and livestock go to market manager Kaylene Ballesteros interview: John Deere go to market... Read More.

John Deere reports net income of more than $1.7 billion for the third quarter

Friday, August 16

Deere & Company has reported a net income of more than $1.7 billion for the third quarter of this year, this is a decline from 2023, but better than expectations. Worldwide net sales decreased 17% to more than $13 billion and third-quarter sales dropped... Read More.

John Deere addresses layoffs

Monday, July 29

John Deere is addressing its decision to lay off more than 2,000 production and salaried employees over the last 12 months. In a statement to Brownfield on Monday, John Deere officials cited a reduction in product demand and increased operational costs as two of... Read More.

John Deere launches T6 800 combine

Tuesday, June 18

John Deere’s latest series of combine is geared toward livestock producers looking for high straw quality. Deere go-to-market manager for harvesting equipment Bergen Nelson says the new T6 800 is a “walker” machine. “As the crop gets separated and threshed, the straw is getting... Read More.