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Explore more than 180 years of John Deere heritage to see how the company has transformed from a one-man blacksmith shop to a global enterprise.

The Untold Story of the John Deere Battalion

Neal Sullivan's scrapbooks provide a glimpse into daily life with the John Deere Battalion.

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Charles Deere Wiman, Aviation Pioneer

The leader who lifted John Deere aviation off the ground

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The A Before the Model A

An Experimental Tractor Is Reborn

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Award-Winning John Deere Garden Gets Transplanted

John Deere volunteers transform garden into perennial experience.

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The Farmers Pocket Diary

Everything you need to manage your farm. All in the palm of your hand.

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Before Rosie: The First Women at John Deere

The female employees who paved the way for future generations.

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Howard Railsback on Advertising

The “Superman” who transformed the way John Deere told the world about its products.

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Dr. W.E. Taylor and the Future of Farming

The “Renaissance” man who led Deere’s new scientific approach of farming and farm equipment design.

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In the Name of Peace, Freedom and Love

A commitment to racial justice, striving to create a world (and workplace) of equality.

History Series

Out of the Vault

Our Out of the Vault series dives deep into our archives to give you an exclusive look through more than 175 years of innovation and a commitment to those linked to the land.

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100 Years

For the past 100 years, John Deere tractors have been the machines that best portray agricultural productivity.

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3020 Tractor Finds a Home in John Deere Pavilion

New Generation of Power experimental tractor on display through 2019.

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John Deere's General Purpose Wide-Tread Tractor

Introduced in the throes of the Great Depression, the General Purpose Wide-Tread Tractor Earns Its Place at the John Deere Pavilion.

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The Changing Picture in Farm Power

One of Deere’s first training videos explains the special features of the Model “GP” Tractor.

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Boy, That’s a Lot of Butter!

Sculptor creates a Waterloo Boy Butter Tractor at the Iowa State Fair.

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Lessons in the HOW: Deere Visits Henry Ford

A trip to Ford's factories reminded Deere leaders of the importance of creating products that meet customers’ needs.

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For the Love of a Waterloo Boy

A man whose passion for the Waterloo Boy nearly 100 years ago still inspires his descendants today.

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Figure Eights: Building the 8000 Series

The design of the 8000 Series Tractor aimed to improve visibility, enhance serviceability, and achieve a 99% turning radius.

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The Legend Runs On

100 Years of John Deere Tractors

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The 110 Lawn and Garden Tractor: A Brand Story

Following the New Generation of Power line-up, John Deere introduced the 110 Lawn and Garden Tractor.

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John Deere Tractors Enter the Global Market

Here's how John Deere put the pieces in place to realize the goal of becoming the largest agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturer in the world.

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Why Two Cylinders?

An inside look into how John Deere defied strong industry trends in order to survive the agricultural depression and meet customer needs.

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Celebrating a 100-Year Legacy of Tractors at John Deere

Current employees share their historic family ties dating back to the acquisition of the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company.

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Latest Stories

Charles Deere Wiman, Aviation Pioneer

The A Before the Model A

Award-Winning John Deere Garden Gets Transplanted

The Farmers Pocket Diary

Before Rosie: The First Women at John Deere

Howard Railsback on Advertising

Dr. W.E. Taylor and the Future of Farming

In the Name of Peace, Freedom and Love

History Series

Out of the Vault

100 Years

3020 Tractor Finds a Home in John Deere Pavilion

John Deere's General Purpose Wide-Tread Tractor

The Changing Picture in Farm Power

Boy, That’s a Lot of Butter!

Lessons in the HOW: Deere Visits Henry Ford

For the Love of a Waterloo Boy

Figure Eights: Building the 8000 Series

The Legend Runs On

The 110 Lawn and Garden Tractor: A Brand Story

John Deere Tractors Enter the Global Market

Why Two Cylinders?

Celebrating a 100-Year Legacy of Tractors at John Deere

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