Deere offers combine launch at ’11 Farm Progress Show

The 2011 Farm Progress Show is off and running with a Deere. A new John Deere S690 combine, that is.

It’s part of the largest combines and tractors that Deere has ever built. This model is the world’s largest and most powerful.

It includes all the latest and greatest features. There’s also a product called Machine Sync. It keeps pace with combines and tractors to keep them running smoothly.

Deere celebrates a century at Wisconsin plant

When a business reaches 100 years, there should be a celebration. That’s the case for the John Deere plant in Horicon, Wisconsin. Last weekend, the community held a special parade and celebration.

There was a special look back at items produced at the plant over the years, including a horse-drawn 1911 grain drill, snowmobiles, gator utility vehicles and lawn equipment.

To celebrate, there were marching bands and classic cars on hand according to Wisconsin Ag Connection.

John Deere began operating the plant in 1911. Nearly 1,000 employees continue to make John Deere Gators there.

Congratulations!