John Deere

A machine part showing up at the dealer counter feels simple. But the path it takes to get there? Not so simple. Behind the scenes, the John Deere team has been working to modernize how parts move across our network. And while this work supports a global system, a lot of the recent momentum is happening right here in the United States—from Denver to Portland to Atlanta to Illinois. We’re replacing older systems with something faster, more connected, and built around dealer needs. This $140 million investment is already paying off. Today, more than 58% of our dealers are using the updated processes, saving more than 30,000 dealer hours last year alone. Take a look: https://lnkd.in/gaBKA_i9

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Think about your garden at home. How many weeds are nearly invisible at first glance? Give it a week, and suddenly they’re everywhere, taking over your vegetables. Now imagine a field hundreds of times bigger, identifying weeds the size of a pencil eraser while driving a large sprayer at 16 mph. That’s exactly what See & Spray™ Gen 2 technology does. It scans more than 2,500 square feet every second, identifying and spraying only the weeds, not the entire field. Last year alone, farmers used See & Spray™ across more than 5 million acres and cut non‑residual herbicide use by nearly 50%. And here’s the part that often surprises people. This technology isn’t just for brand‑new machines. Equipment going back to 2018 can be upgraded, so farmers can add precision to the machines they already have.

From the Davenport Works archives

Farming moves fast. Our machines have to move faster. “Since 1918, Deere tractors were designed from customer feedback,” said Neil Dahlstrom, our archivist and historian. “They were shaped by what farmers were asking for — more power, more reliability, and equipment they could count on when it mattered most.” That mindset is still what guides us today. From the steel plow to today’s high-horsepower tractors and autonomous technology, every step forward has started with a real need in the field. And while the equipment has changed over the years, one thing hasn’t. Waterloo, Iowa is where those ideas come to life. “Waterloo isn’t just where tractors are assembled,” said Tom Johnson, vice president and factory manager at Waterloo Works. “It’s where generations of employees have helped translate customer needs into machines farmers can rely on season after season.”

What does America's 250th look like IRL? It looks like community events. It looks like people gathering in their hometowns. It looks like shared history and building what comes next. Take a peek at how we’re bringing people together and come celebrate with us: http://spr.ly/6040BBwTkI

I’m pleased to share that Brent Norwood has been elected as Deere’s senior vice president and chief financial officer. Congratulations, Brent — this is a well‑earned appointment. Brent is a proven leader with deep financial expertise, strong strategic judgment, and a disciplined approach to capital allocation. I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with him over the years, and his experience and perspective will be invaluable as we execute our strategy and deliver long‑term value for our shareholders. Over his more than 14 years with Deere, Brent has taken on roles across finance, strategy, investor relations, marketing operations, and business development. He has played a key role in important milestones for our company—from supporting acquisitions like Wirtgen and Blue River Technology to helping shape the early foundations of our Smart Industrial Strategy and Leap Ambitions. I’m excited to partner with Brent in this new role and am confident he will be a strong leader for Deere as we look ahead. Read more in the press release: https://lnkd.in/eje6-zT7

What was your guess?

When Sarah Heimlich was 15 years old and living in New Hampshire, her parents asked if she would be willing to move across the world to Sydney, Australia. She agreed — with one condition. “I said yes, but only if I could join a local FIRST robotics team,” Sarah said. Her parents assumed that wouldn’t be a problem. But once in Australia, they discovered the closest FIRST Robotics Competition team was in Hawaii. Instead of walking back their promise, Sarah’s family helped start the very first FIRST Robotics Competition team in Australia. “That decision changed everything,” Sarah said. Over the next decade, Sarah helped grow FIRST Australia from 20 teams to more than 2,000 across every state. The experience shaped both her career path and her approach to leadership. “That process really turned me into who I am today,” she said. Through FIRST, Sarah gained opportunities she never imagined — performing on the stage of the Sydney Opera House, walking on the Great Wall of China, and connecting with students across continents. While she built strong technical skills — earning a bachelor’s degree in software engineering with first class honors and a master’s degree in computing research — the most lasting lessons went beyond engineering. “The bigger skills FIRST gave me are teamwork, communication, and perseverance,” Sarah said. “I use those skills every single day.” Today, she applies those lessons as our senior product manager focused on large ag autonomy.

The doors are officially open in Strafford, Missouri. We completed a $13.5M expansion at our Reman facility. “This is one of those moments you stop and celebrate,” said Kevin Schrag, our Reman factory manager. “We’ve been building toward this for a long time, and it’s exciting to see it come together for both our community and our customers.” When the facility opened thirteen years ago, the original 280,000-square-foot building was designed with future investment in mind, along with a commitment to creating high-quality manufacturing jobs. “We knew back then that Reman was going to keep growing,” Schrag said. “Designing the facility with expansion in mind gave us the flexibility to meet demand as our customers’ needs evolved.”