The John Deere Journal

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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.

Events Celebrate 100 Years of John Deere Tractors

More than 100 machines from the past century will be on display – some rarely available for display.

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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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The True Story of the Waterloo Boy Tractor

Neil Dahlstrom, manager of the John Deere Archives and History, shares his insights on this historic tractor.

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The Early Tractor Years at John Deere

Neil Dahlstrom, manager, corporate archives and history, discusses John Deere's tractor development work from 1912-1918.

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Secrets of the New Generation of Power

Deere Day in Dallas, as the event was called, introduced the New Generation of Power, John Deere's first modern four- and six-cylinder tractors.

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Smithsonian Celebrates 100 Years of John Deere Tractors

The museum's "American Enterprise" exhibition will mark 2018 as the year of the tractor.

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Preserving 100 Years of Tractor History

Take a look inside the John Deere Archives to learn about the research process and management of 100 years of tractor history.

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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