Tag Archives: John Deere

Your tractor weather station

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Mark Moore

I have come to rely heavily on one application on my smartphone, and it’s not Twitter or Facebook. It’s my “local” weather app that can instantly link me to current weather conditions, predicted weather, as well as radar maps, severe … Continue reading →

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Some cool new things from John Deere

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mark Moore

Remember the “Dick Tracy” comic strips and all the cool gadgets? I can remember as a child acting as if I had my own “two-way wrist radio” to communicate with my friends. It was great to imagine, but seemed a … Continue reading →

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Connecting implements just got a whole lot easier

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Mark Moore

Admit it, changing implements can perhaps be one of the more frustrating chores…especially during planting season. With today’s high-tech connections, it takes time and effort to ensure that everything is connected properly and settings are adjusted. A new tool to … Continue reading →

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Let’s all DEF

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mark Moore

Preparing for the final Tier 4 emission standards has, to say the least, been an exercise in understanding acronyms. I have a list posted right next to my desk of the various “buzz words” for Tier 4…including DEF and SCR…so … Continue reading →

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Happy 175th anniversary to Deere & Company

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mark Moore

Source: John Deere news release 2012 marks the 175th anniversary of Deere & Company, when company founder John Deere manufactured and marketed the self-scouring plow way back in 1837. So, just what else happened in 1837? Michigan is admitted as … Continue reading →

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New John Deere technology helps optimize harvest activity

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Mark Moore

John Deere’s latest introduction has nothing to do with green paint, but could have a big impact at harvest. Called Machine Sync and Machine Communication Radio, the system provides up-to-the-second information on equipment location and operational status, and automates equipment … Continue reading →

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John Deere shows equipment in 3-D

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Mark Moore

Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for new innovations in marketing and communications. That’s why when I read John Deere had a 3-D animation technology to show off its newest combine, I had to take a look. And it … Continue reading →

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