This is what the action looks like out here at Carolina Adventure World for the John Deere Gator XUV product launch and media event. I had my turn and I have video and interviews that will wait until another time. I spoke with John Gilbeck, John Deere Product Marketing Manager, about the new machines during a break in the action. …
John Deere Gator XUV Adventure Begins
We’ve got a lot of media types out at Carolina Adventure World to drive the new John Deere Gator XUV’s. We’ll be starting off with a briefing in just a few minutes before going to the driving course. There is some very slow internet here at the headquarters building so I probably will be off line most of the day. …
New John Deere Gator 825i XUV
Here it is. The 2011 John Deere 825i Gator utility vehicle. I’ll be out on this bad boy tomorrow so you can count on some video. Here’s a link to some photos from the event: John Deere Gator XUV Photo Album “Headlining the 2011 XUV models will be the brand new Gator XUV 825i – the fastest and most powerful …
Unveiling New John Deere Gator XUV’s
John Deere is about to unveil its new line of Gator XUV utility vehicles for the media in Charlotte, NC. I’ll post a photo after the unveiling and a video clip later this evening. In the meantime, just look at the veil and drool! John Deere recently unleashed its most performance-driven Gator utility vehicles yet. Targeted toward the true outdoor …
Gator Utility Vehicles Make Monotony Eat Dust
John Deere is changing the game when it comes to utility vehicles. I will be able to tell you all about it next week when I get to ride and drive some of the new ones at a John Deere east coast event. The game is changed on 6.10.2010. The 50-hp engine is humming. The sport-tuned suspension is itching for …
John Deere To Build Tractor Museum
How about another John Deere story? The company is going to build a museum in Waterloo, IA to focus on the history of the tractor and engine design manufacturing. Construction on the John Deere Waterloo Tractor and Engine History Museum will begin in late 2010 with opening of the facility scheduled for late 2011. The museum will be an addition …
Deere Renews Marketing Center Building Plans
John Deere is renewing its plan to build a marketing and sales center in northwest Olathe, KS. This 126,150 square-foot facility will house up to 500 marketing professionals who will provide support and service to John Deere sales branches and agriculture and turf dealerships in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. “The decision to resume construction reaffirms our commitment …
Meet the John Deere Signature Award Winners
Last week during the National Agricultural Marketing Association’s (NAMA) annual conference the students arrived in mass to compete in the Student Marketing Competition. But that is not all they engaged in while they were in Kansas City. They were also honored with dozens of awards and scholarships including five chapters who were honored with the John Deere Signature Awards that …
John Deere Security Tight For Foose 4020
There’s a new sheriff in town. Sheriff Barry Nelson, John Deere. He wants you to love his Chip Foose 4020 and that’s an order son. It’s a 1970 John Deere 4020. The tractor will be given away to one winner as part of the John Deere Big Buck Promotion. You may find rules to enter on the John Deere website. …
Raising the Bar at Commodity Classic
With 202 companies exhibiting in 816 booths, the 2010 Commodity Classic Trade Show once again raised the bar on must attend industry events in agriculture. The show surpassed previous turnout for a Commodity Classic held in California with 1,369 growers attending and a total attendance of 4,330. ZimmComm’s coverage of the 2010 Commodity Classic also raised the bar once again, …