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My First Tractor Fail! Vintage John Deere Mistake on the Homestead

Every homesteader has a first fail—and this one’s mine. Check out this vintage John Deere tractor blunder and learn what not to do when working the land for the first time. #TractorFail #HomesteadLife ...
The New York Times

John Deere, a U.S. Icon, Is Undermined by Tariffs and Struggling Farmers

The tractor maker said that sales were down and that higher metal tariffs would cost it $600 million, while American farmers face dwindling overseas demand for some crops. By Kevin Draper Josh Enlow ...
WBUR

As farmers struggle, so does tractor maker John Deere

John Deere pulled in record profits for years as farmers were paid high prices for their crops and received federal grants. Now farmers are struggling, and so is John Deere. The world's largest maker ...
Des Moines Register

Some heavy-duty John Deere tractor now can use higher biodiesel fuel blend, a boost for Iowa

John Deere has announced all of its Tier 4 diesel engines are approved for B30 fuels, a fuel blend with up to 30% biodiesel. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association called the action a “major step” ...