Grapes of wealth Jun 29, 2009
Despite the work, Schmitz, a retired John Deere IT worker, says it's a worthwhile. "I can see that it's nice outside and be outside," she said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Twice the fun in Lewiston: Heartland Days, CrossFest draw plenty of crowds Jun 28, 2009
But in Lewiston, it s John Deere versus International ... I want a (John Deere) to win. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Sturgis Falls Parade a cascade of dancing Jun 28, 2009
Among the crowd pleasers were llamas doing the limbo, eight John Deere tractors, any type of music and Gary Kroeger s running commentary from the main reviewing stand. The former Saturday Night Live troop member and incurable ham alternated between ribbing crowd goers and participants alike, while encouraging all. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Official: Dairy farmers in bind Jun 28, 2009
Updated Jun 27, 2009 - 08:06:07 CDT. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
House OKs Major Climate Change Bill Jun 27, 2009
"From the John Deere dealership, the local grain co-op, mom-and-pop diners, and even the livestock exchange, this national energy tax will be extremely harmful to farmers, ranchers, and associated small businesses throughout the Midwest.". 1. (ABC News)
Health reform debate heats up Jun 27, 2009
She receives health insurance through her husband s employer, John Deere. Even so, she said she feels some insecurity. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
A victory will get Knost his Masters Jun 27, 2009
He can accept five more sponsor s exemptions this year, and is already confirmed to play in the John Deere Classic, US Bank Championship, and Wyndham Championship. Mahan at home There might not be anyone more comfortable on the TPC River Highlands course than Hunter Mahan, who won in 2007, and was second in 2006 and 2008. (Boston Globe)
BorgWarner Supplies Seven International Engine of the Year Winners Jun 27, 2009
Customers include VW/Audi, Ford, Toyota, Renault/Nissan, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Daimler, Chrysler, Fiat, BMW, Honda, John Deere, PSA, and MAN. The Internet address for BorgWarner is. SOURCE BorgWarner Inc.. (PR Newswire)
Tampico tractor pull results Jun 26, 2009
Blake Bobb, Brownstown, was driving the Steve Wischmeier, Seymour, Barely Getting By John Deere 10,000 lb. Pro Stock Tractor while Scott Teipen, Tampico, got behind the wheel of True Grit John Deere in the same class ... Teipen took the John Deere to a second place finish behind the Green Streak II John Deere of Greg Boyd, Washington ... 1, Green Streak II, Greg Boyd, Washington, John Deere, 316. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Marvin ‘Pete’ W. Hicks Jun 26, 2009
He was raised in South Dakota and married Elenora H. Leisinger on Dec. 22, 1948, and they farmed in the White, S.D., area and Pete and his brother ran Hicks Implement, a John Deere dealer, until moving to Lebanon in 1968. They owned and operated the Cascades City Center Motel until retiring to the Jefferson area in the late 1980s. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cakes of compassion: Group bakes free birthday treats so kids won't go without Jun 25, 2009
Bogart baked and decorated a John Deere-themed cake for Kupsho's son, Carter, who turned 3 on May 23. Half of the cake looked like grass, half looked like dirt, and John Deere tractor decorations were placed on top. (Florida Today)
Deputies warn of fake check scam in county Jun 25, 2009
The sheriff s department is also investigating the theft of a 1995 John Deere 5400 tractor with a front-end load, valued at $20,000, from a farm shop on Froman Lane. The theft occurred sometime between June 15 and June 22. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
O'Neal Steel plans third wave of layoffs Jun 24, 2009
The company's largest customers are Terex Cranes of Waverly and John Deere ... "My opinion is that the Cedar Valley is a little insulated because John Deere has been strong on the ag side," Bannon said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Close to a Full Pull Jun 24, 2009
Teipen bogged down on his first attempt and after some tips from a couple of others was able to take the John Deere 302. 49 feet. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Thunder rolls in Jun 24, 2009
The pro-stock tractors, usually International or John Deere tractors, will be on display at a variety of locations in town from Tuesday until the end of the week, Grimm said. It s especially difficult to get the pro-stock tractors to come all the way down to Texas, Grimm said, so it will be a feat if as many drivers attend the show as are expected. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Glover won't take time off after U.S. Open win Jun 24, 2009
"I've been playing the John Deere Classic since my rookie season, and Clair has been very good to me," he said, referring to tournament director Clair Peterson ... "I think this gets me in the British Open," he said, which follows the John Deere Classic. (USA Today -- Sports)
Northey visits TechWorks, discusses political future Jun 24, 2009
Cary Darrah, TechWorks general manager, showed Northey the future home of Northern Iowa's National Ag-based Lubricants, or NABL. The company is TechWorks' first tenant and will occupy the third floor of one of two former John Deere production buildings on the TechWorks site. "The rest of the floors are pretty raw," Darrah said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Saving our forests will reduce global warming Jun 24, 2009
Leaders from Georgia Power, Interface Inc., American Electric Power, John Deere and other businesses discussed how corporations could cost-effectively meet proposed limits in industrial emissions by supporting programs that reduce emissions from forest destruction. Right now, U.S. businesses have a unique chance to take the lead in fighting a significant part of the climate change problem without putting the burden on American consumers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Golf: Glover praised for hard work Jun 24, 2009
the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. and the British Open at Turnberry in Scotland. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Martinsville fair this week aims for economical family fun Jun 23, 2009
The FFA tent will offer a miniature petting zoo and a raffle for a 1936 John Deere A restored tractor. The FFA Invitational Activity Night at 7 p.m. Wednesday will feature competition between area high school FFA teams in farm-related games as well as a new Mutton Bustin event in which children ages 5-8 will compete to see who can ride sheep for the longest time. (Agri-View, WI)
Thompson releases another in series about post office art Jun 23, 2009
WESTFIELD A portrait of John Deere peers out from a post office window in the cover photo of the latest book by Mary Emma Thompson. Deere, founder and namesake of the Moline-based farm machinery company, is pictured on the cover of a book, Let s Look for Industry in Illinois Post Offices, that highlights industry-related artwork. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Vintage tractors may find tie to TechWorks Jun 22, 2009
Harold Langbehn of Dysart sits next to his 1936 Model A John Deere tractor at the Two-Cylinder Club tractor expo at National Cattle Congress in Waterloo Saturday ... Former John Deere production facilities are situated a couple of blocks from the National Cattle Congress grounds, where the tractors were on display last week ... Interest should be high, said Mary Swehla, John Deere manager of visitor services and special projects. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Future of Racine's Customs port remains uncertain Jun 22, 2009
"A two-day delay would mean a potential shutdown of a Case or John Deere assembly line," Preben Petersen, president of Danfoss Fluid Power Inc., has said. And business executives, such as Steen Sanderhoff, vice president at Leman USA in the Renaissance Industrial Park, have also said the loss of the local port could hurt future recruitment of businesses which depend on foreign suppliers. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Semi, tractor and grain cart collide in harvest accident Jun 22, 2009
He said a John Deere 4650 was northbound on Highway 281. The tractor driver attempted to make a left turn onto Scott Canyon Road. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Breaking the mold Jun 22, 2009
"We have a good mix (of customers), and it's been good," Jensen said, listing John Deere and Caterpillar among clients who purchase agricultural-industrial, road construction and other heavy equipment from Schoitz ... At one time, half or more of the company's business was with John Deere. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Record scores at U.S. Open Jun 21, 2009
Had these two names with those two scores popped up at, say, the John Deere Classic, no one would have blinked. But this is the U.S. Open, and in a normal U.S. Open, Tiger Woods's two-round score of 3-over 143 would likely be within a few shots of contention, not within one shot of the cut. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nonprofit wish list for 6-15 Jun 20, 2009
John Deere Gator with automatic bed, tilt bed or similar cart with cab top. Street sweeper brushes. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Farmers have field day at trivia contest Jun 20, 2009
What color are John Deere tractors. What are machines used for harvesting grain called. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Crary Big Top Jun 20, 2009
The Big Top fits most makes and models of combines, such as, John Deere, Case, New Holland and Gleaner, and add up to 60 percent more volume to your combine. For more information phone 1-800-247-7335; website. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Dalls will note 60th wedding anniversary Jun 20, 2009
George is retired from Holland and Son John Deere dealer. He served in the U.S. Navy. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Two-Cylinder pride shines at Expo Jun 20, 2009
Not many exhibitors are younger than 30, and when fellow John Deere collectors --- most old enough to be his parents or grandparents --- ask Kutka about his 1940 H or 1935 AR, he can't tell stories about spending countless hours raking hay or cultivating corn with the machines or how they were two of the first tractors his grandfather owned. Of the more than 400 vintage John Deere tractors and implements on display through Saturday, most owners have a special attachment ... "Most people have a... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Look for the
big red barn! Jun 20, 2009
The Farm-in-the-Zoo area, which is maintained via John Deere funding, is easy to spot. Just look for the big red barn. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
WHO tractor ride set Jun 19, 2009
Riders will congregate as early as 8 a.m. Sunday at the John Deere Waterloo Works Donald Street site ... The last tractors will leave John Deere at 11 a.m.. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Tractor time: Vintage farm machines cropping up in Waterloo Jun 18, 2009
Don Hach of Dysart rolls out a John Deere MI 1001 before taking parking the tractor in Estal Hall at the National Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa on June 16, 2009 ... Admission: $5; children 12 and younger, John Deere employees and John Deere retirees, free ... The NCC grounds sit near the site where many of the antique tractors were originally built by John Deere in Waterloo. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Citys bills exceed quarter million dollars Jun 18, 2009
diesel for the city vehicles $16,455 new John Deere mower for public works to mow around the lagoons, etc. $22,263. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Legend to celebrate a century Jun 18, 2009
From 1936 to 1948, Kimbrell had a John Deere dealership. Under his leadership, it grew from one of the smallest to one of the largest in the South. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Milo George Duke Jun 18, 2009
Mr. Duke worked for 32 years for John Deere as a machine operator and was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. Milo was a member of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Wilma (Kemper) Duke; two sons, Glen Milo Duke and wife, Susan, Bettendorf, Iowa and Dale Alan Duke and wife, Franki, Marshfield; two daughters, Dona Rae Reynolds, Marshfield, and Debra Kay Duke, Fayetteville, N.C.; and five grandchildren. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tops in his class: Retiree meets goal with support from weight-loss group Jun 18, 2009
The comment wasn't directed at anyone, but Larry Magee, who weighed 275 at his peak when he retired from John Deere in 2001, took it to heart. "When my wife came home and told me that, that was kind of the final straw," he said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
More than 500 tractors join annual Iowa joyride Jun 17, 2009
Bearing names like John Deere, Ford and Farmall, they stick to local roads and pass tree houses, tire swings, barns and banks along the way. Tom McClain, who traveled from Phoenix for the ride, says it's like a family reunion. (Fresno Bee)
Preps to watch: June 10, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Academically, Schultz received the NU Class of 1978 scholarship and was accepted into the John Deere Early Talent/Scholarship program. She plans to attend Loras College this fall, majoring in business. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
GPS helps farmers, golfers, doctors Jun 16, 2009
Olson describes his company's role as "helping companies to integrate GPS into their products." In that capacity, he's worked on projects as diverse as John Deere's Starfire agricultural navigation system and Skyhawke's SkyCaddie rangefinder. The former consists of a GPS unit that attaches to a John Deere combine or tractor. (Montana Standard, MT)
Inventions and Innovation in 19th C... Jun 16, 2009
In 1837, John Deere introduced the steel plow. Particularly helpful to farmers in the Midwest prairies, the plow made harvesting easier. (Suite101.com)
New exhibit highlights Lincoln's farming ties Jun 16, 2009
As part of the exhibit, a 1918 John Deere all-wheel-drive tractor, the only known one of its kind intact, highlights a section about how the farm equipment dealer has impacted the state. In addition, Schwartz said people who didn t grow up on farms can gain an insight into how food gets to the grocery store and how that s changed over time. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Saturday night was truly the night Jun 16, 2009
Up the street was Gambles Hardware, owned by the Fosters and the popular Forest Theater where I would go with Dad to Eymann's John Deere Days. I learned if you put your feet on the chairs, you got the privilege of personally meeting the owner Mr. Compston and he wasn't a happy camper. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Sheriff's Report: June 1 - June 7, 2009 Jun 16, 2009
Gary Ackerman, 59, of Woodward, was northbound on Highway 169, with a John Deere farm tractor pulling a 1000 gallon water tank. He was struck from behind by another northbound vehicle operated by Brian L. Zeka, 38, of Fort Dodge. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Lankota Stalk Stomper (62) Jun 16, 2009
Originally designed for 40 series John Deere corn heads, the Stalk Stomper has also been adapted to the newer 90 series John Deere corn heads, John Deere all crop heads and Case 1000 and 2000 series corn heads. Lankota has also developed a heavy duty mounting bracket to allow the Stalk Stomper to easily attach to the 600 series chopping and non-chopping corn heads. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Big-rig crash linked to tractor protest on I-5 Jun 16, 2009
"We are just fed up with what is going on, and we felt like we needed to do something," said Diedrich, who drove his John Deere tractor for several miles along the interstate Monday morning. Shawn Coburn of Silver Creek Almond Co. in Firebaugh, who also participated in the protest, said the region has been hit hard by severe cutbacks in irrigation water, forcing f 00004000 armers to reduce their acreage and lay off workers. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
» 'Gramps,' Patton's Army Jun 6, 2009
Great selection of Collectable Gifts For Dad Nascar USMC John Deere. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Neighbors pitch in for injured farmer’s homecoming Jun 5, 2009
Karson Moger, 8, waits Thursday while Brandon Hammann, 18, fuels the John Deere chopper on the Moger farm near Altura, Minn. Melissa Carlo/Winona Daily News. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Arends Bros. using wind power and selling wind turbines to customers Jun 5, 2009
is a John Deere implement dealership, and Braden said the company s dealership in Greensburg, Kan ... Because of customer interest, John Deere agreed to serve as a dealer for the equipment and Arends Bros. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Just like new Jun 4, 2009
Bureau Valley High School students renovated a 1946 John Deere A tractor during the 2008-2009 school year. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Grandfather's lawn mower cuts off left foot of boy, 5, west of Lake Worth Jun 4, 2009
But this morning, their regular ritual turned tragic when Jeffrey ran in front of the green John Deere and slipped ... maybe they'll figure out how to sue John Deere and they'll all be rich. (The Palm Beach Post)
Zion Christian Academy’s PTF auction raises more than $27,000 Jun 4, 2009
Ace Hardware, David and Connie Adcox, Russ and Jenny Adcox, Richard and Brenda Ashworth, Advance Auto Parts, Art Baskin Robbins, Bear Creek Gardens, Bear Creek Kennels, Best Cleaners, Bodywork by Benjamin, Boyce P. Wanamaker, DVM, Buckhead Coffeehouse, Jimmy Cahill, Mary Cass, Patrick Cahill, Sue Clauss, Columbia Family Medicine Aesthetics LLC., Columbia Paint over, Russell and Heidi Cothran, Cracker Barrel, Judy Davidson, Diane Falcone, Discovery Gymnastics, Dixie Oaks Golf Club, Dixie Petals... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Gallagher: Going green has these fellows in the pink Jun 4, 2009
They used a John Deere utility vehicle and a John Deere manure spreader ... "We joked that we were going 'Double Green' as we used John Deere equipment and took a team of horses to clean up waste from horses.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Chatham claims Region tournament Jun 4, 2009
Gavin Hylton hit a ball so far that Madison's coach sent the manager out on the John Deere Gator to retrieve it. It took him an hour to return to the field with the ball. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Hauptly shared success with Dunkerton Jun 3, 2009
He did some cabinetry work in Dunkerton while he worked at John Deere and Co. in Waterloo. Labor disputes led Hauptly to start his own company in 1954. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Michelle Wie hopes to weave new chapter as she again seeks 1st LPGA win at State Farm Classic Jun 3, 2009
In 2006, trying to become the first woman in 61 years to make a PGA Tour cut, Wie wiped out her chances with an awful first round at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. 160 miles from here, along the Iowa border. (FOX61, CT)
John Deere: New CEO Samuel Allen takes over Deere & Company Jun 3, 2009
John Deere: New CEO takes over Rock Island big business - WQAD ... MOLINE, Illinois - After nine years of service with John Deere, current CEO and President Bob Lane is being replaced by a new man: Samuel Allen. (FOX61, CT)
Effects on Iowa dealers unclear Jun 3, 2009
"Who knows about the dealers?" said Ron Seeber, a former unionized John Deere worker in Waterloo and now a professor and associate dean of Cornell Institute for Industrial Relations. "All you've got to do is look at the networks and contracts that Toyota has with its network of dealers. It's clear that there are too many of them to survive with GM, Chrysler and, in the end, Ford.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Loyal opposition among the GOP is welcome, but self-interest isn't Jun 3, 2009
conservativeUS wrote on Jun 2, 2009 9:43 PM:" obama's great affect over our economy came to a head in iowa today as John Deere layed over hundreds in Ottumwa. Fred, is this an example of how Obama is helping our economy?Obama will now push to own and control Deere and CO. ". Newswatcher wrote on Jun 2, 2009 10:53 PM:" If Obama and his Stimulus package is so good for our flopping economy, then why isn't the DOW up to 10,000 by now? Why did we taxpayers give GM BILLIONS, only to have it fly... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Mayor Hurley won't seek fourth term Jun 3, 2009
CAREER BACKGROUND: Retired after 36 years of service at John Deere Waterloo Operations; mayor of Waterloo ... He retired from a 36-year career as an engineer at John Deere in 2003 before becoming mayor. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Deere to lay off most workers at Iowa plant Jun 3, 2009
The world's largest maker of farm machinery said 494 workers at its John Deere Ottumwa Works will be laid off indefinitely starting June 29. The factory's remaining 195 workers will be laid off periodically over the next several months, Deere said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Reggie Schmitt announces run for mayor Jun 2, 2009
Schmitt has been employed as a manager at John Deere for 37 years. He plans to retire late this summer. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Deere announces leadership changes Jun 2, 2009
"The board recognizes, as I do, that Sam is a superb, smart, ethical executive, a wise and uncommonly capable leader, and someone with the proven experience and ability to effectively lead John Deere in growing a great, sustainable, global business.". Allen, who has worked at the company for 34 years, has served as president of the Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division since 2005 and has been responsible for the global operations of the since 2003. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
John Deere 7530 tractor Jun 1, 2009
John Deere expands its 7030 Premium Series Tractor lineup with the addition of the new 180-engine hp (152-PTO hp) 7530 Premium. Our 7530 Premium Tractor provides customers with features and options similar to our existing 7430 Premium Tractor, but adds extra power for loader or field work on farm or livestock operations, said Brett Showalter, division manager, marketing for John Deere. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
