We’re hitting the road with some familiar faces to deliver meals straight to farmers working long harvest days. “It’s not every day a famous quarterback walks into your shop with a meal,” said Iowa farmer Tim Couser. “Seeing their genuine interest in our operation and gratitude for what we do was an unexpected but welcome break.” And the meals don’t stop there. The John Deere Foundation is also donating over 250,000 meals to Feeding America to support families nationwide. Check out the full story in the comments.
About us
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere’s role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more.
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- Industry
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Moline, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1837
- Specialties
- Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Turf Care, Golf, and Technology
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John Deere reposted this
Behind every harvest, every mile of road, and every construction project are skilled workers doing essential jobs. Today, a shortage of skilled labor threatens that progress — and it’s one of the most pressing challenges we face. I recently sat down with Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company, to discuss how we can support the essential work of our customers — those who feed, build, power, and connect the world. Collaboration across industries is key to sustaining the Essential Economy and ensuring it thrives for generations to come.
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David Bostic is helping solve the dealer technician shortage with military talent. What started in 2019 as a grassroots effort to connect dealers with nearby military bases has grown into a nationwide initiative. Today, the John Deere Military Hiring Program serves as a central hub, linking service members and veterans with careers in service, parts, and sales at dealerships across the country. “We’re not just solving a hiring challenge,” David shared. “We’re building a pipeline of talent that’s disciplined, driven, and ready to lead. The future of our workforce depends on how well we support veterans today.”
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Old school roots, new school rules. Our Davenport Works factory has been assembling machines that move the world since 1974. Here, we team up with robotics, automation, and a 5G network to keep things running with precision and speed. And we do it with smart tech like machine learning, digital twins, and computer vision. It’s no surprise the factory just earned ASSEMBLY Magazine’s 2025 Plant of the Year, but the real story? Our people and tech working side-by-side to shape the future of manufacturing and meet our customers' evolving needs. Full story in the comments.
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"If the sun's up, you oughta be working." Bonney Bright grew up farming corn and cabbage in Virginia Beach. In 1988, he discovered a sandpit on his land and turned it into a thriving business called Bonney Bright Sand Co. that now spans 600 acres across two states. He still lives on the property, starts his day before 4:00 a.m., and leads a team of 75 with the same grit he’s had since day one. But it’s not just about hard work. Bonney values the conversations, relationships, and innovations that help his company grow and serve those building homes, highways, and businesses.
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Chaos in the kitchen. Heart in the right place. We’re teaming up with some familiar faces, including our Chief Tractor Kid, Jackson, to deliver field meals to farmers powering through 12 to sometimes 20-hour harvest days. It’s not exactly Michelin-starred. But it’s packed with lots of gratitude, laughs, and plenty of sweet tea. “This is our way of recognizing the people whose hard work puts food on our tables,” said Jen Hartmann, global director of corporate reputation and brand marketing. But that’s not all. We’re also giving back to the community. The John Deere Foundation is contributing over 250,000 meals to Feeding America to support families across the country.
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It’s official — We have a new test site in Austin, Texas! “It all started with a laptop, a few business cards, and a bold idea—plus a napkin sketch over some BBQ,” explained Kyle Leinaar, test site manager. Back in early 2022, the vision for the John Deere Austin Research & Development Center began with a 40-acre leased field, two machines, and a trailer. Fast forward to today: it’s now a 285-acre hub for innovation, collaboration, and year-round testing. “The site brings teams together with thoughtfully designed office spaces and expansive crop trial fields, bridging the gap between fieldwork and strategy,” explained Kyle. “It’s where boots-on-the-ground insights meet enterprise-wide innovation!”
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John Deere reposted this
It’s official: Welcome to the John Deere team, GUSS Automation! Deere’s acquisition of GUSS builds on the joint venture established in 2022 and reinforces our commitment to delivering advanced, scalable technologies to help growers address their biggest challenges around labor shortages, rising input costs, and crop protection. For growers, this means they can benefit from fully integrated autonomous spraying solutions — combining GUSS’s technology with Deere’s precision ag systems like Smart Apply, to reduce input waste, increase application accuracy, and maximize productivity in orchard and vineyard operations. We are ready for the next phase this new era as we continue to push the boundaries on what’s possible for high-value crop growers. https://lnkd.in/gMp_9X7k
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