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Deere News Archives for October 2009

Oct 30, 2009 | Ottumwa Courier

Deere recalling Ottumwa workers

Deere & Company is recalling the majority of Ottumwa employees beginning late next month.

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Related Topix: Ottumwa, IA, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WPMT-TV York

Deere to recall 452 workers at Iowa plant to start making 2010 models; 78 to remain laid off

Farm equipment maker Deere & Co. said Wednesday it will recall most of the workers it laid off from an Iowa plant earlier this year to start production of the company's 2010 models.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Moline, IL

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Construction Equip. Distribution

Deere & Co. Pleased with Court Ruling Concerning Retiree Health Care

Deere & Co. said last week it was pleased that a ruling in U.S. District Court has found in favor of the company regarding retiree health care benefits.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Medicare, Health

Thu Oct 22, 2009

SchaeffersResearch.com Daily Market Blog

Strangle Strategist Bets on a Sharp Move for Deere & Company

During the course of the session, the farming equipment guru saw about 22,900 calls cross the tape, more than tripling its average daily volume of fewer than 6,900 calls.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, CNH Global NV, Day Trading, Financial Markets, Personal Finance

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Boeing, Rotorcraft workers strike 5-year deal

Union workers at Boeing Co.'s Rotorcraft plant near Philadelphia have ratified a new five-year contract with the aircraft maker that will give them raises of 2 percent to 4 percent a year and a lump-sum payment of $3,500 in the first year, the company and the union said Sunday.

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Related Topix: Nebraska Government, Nebraska, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Business News

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Cedar Falls Times

C.F. city candidates face off Nov. 3

How long have you lived in cedar falls? 57 years. What are the top three issues facing cedar falls today? Maintaining and improving good jobs and economic growth; quality of life for all citizens; efficient delivery of city services.

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Related Topix: Cedar Falls, IA, Black Hawk County, IA, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, North Cedar, IA

Sat Oct 17, 2009

WQAD

Federal judge rules in favor of company in retiree lawsuit

A federal judge has ruled in favor of Deere and Company in a lawsuit over medical benefits for retirees.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Fri Oct 16, 2009

Http

Judge finds for Deere in lawsuit by retirees

A federal judge in Iowa has decided a lawsuit concerning health benefits to a group of Deere & Co.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Healthcare Law, Law, Medicare, Health

Daily Herald

Deere raises $1.25 billion in sale of debt

Deere & Co., the world's largest maker of agricultural machinery, sold $1.25 billion of bonds in a two-part offering split between securities due in 2019 and 2029, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Financial Markets

Thu Oct 15, 2009

TPJ-Tube & Pipe Journal

Keeping manufacturing competitive

The perspective was unique, but the advice was familiar: Innovation is the key to remaining competitive on the world stage.

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Related Topix: Schaumburg, IL, Consulting, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Wed Oct 14, 2009

CBS4

No Decision Yet in FRO Trial

After a long battle and weeks in court, the fate of health care for former John Deere workers is in the hands of a judge.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Tue Oct 13, 2009

ChicagoBusiness.com Breaking News

Deere launches $1.25B debt sale

(Reuters) - Deere & Co. on Tuesday launched a $1.25 billion two-part debt sale, said IFR, a Thomson Reuters service. The offering includes $750 million in 10-year notes expected to yield 110 basis points over comparable U.S. Treasuries and $500 million in 20-year bonds expected to yield 120 ...

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Star Tribune

Rich Ross named head of Disney studio

Disney Channels president Rich Ross has been named chairman of The Walt Disney Studios.

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Related Topix: Marketing, Jonas Brothers, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Fri Oct 09, 2009

KSHB-TV Kansas City

More Green for Greensburg

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the government will loan a Greensburg business $17.4 million to build 10 wind turbines.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Construction Equipment Guide

John Deere Dedicated to Emissions Solutions on All Fronts

John Deere Construction & Forestry is committed to partnering with its customers to provide solutions to their fleet emissions challenges, according to the manufacturer.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Vehicle, Phoenix, Pop/Rock

KGW-TV Portland

Jury says companies not liable in mower accident

A jury in Lane County decided Thursday that Deere & Co. and a local distributor weren't liable for a 2006 accident that amputated the leg of a toddler.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Lane County, OR, Springfield, OR

Thu Oct 08, 2009

ForConstructionPros.com

Grader Manufacturers Simplify Adjustments

For instance, Volvo uses a high-density polymer material called Duramide to completely isolate the circle from the drawbar.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Caterpillar, Insurance

Wed Oct 07, 2009

The Post Chronicle

Firms Press Derivatives Case With Congress

Companies that use derivatives to hedge their risk are set to make a last-ditch effort on Wednesday to persuade Congress to weaken legislation regulating the opaque $450-trillion private swaps market.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Construction Equipment Guide

Deere, UAW Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Deere & Co. and the United Auto Workers said Oct. 1 theya ve reached a tentative six-year labor contract covering nearly 10,000 workers and 17,000 retirees.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Agriculture, Science

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Ottumwa Courier

Deere union approves contract

Union members at John Deere ratified a new contract with the company in a vote union officials described as "overwhelming." The employees are members of the United Auto Workers.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Ottumwa, IA, Medicine, Nursing

Mon Oct 05, 2009

ClipSyndicate

Money Minute: Gourmet Magazine to Close

Conde Nast is closing four magazines including Gourmet, Vonage comes to wireless phones and UAW members ratify a contract with Deere & Co.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Video

Myrtle Beach Online

Deere: UAW members ratify 6-year contract

Deere & Co. says it has been notified by the United Auto Workers that union members have ratified a six-year contract.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Entertainment

Construction Equip. Distribution

John Deere Recalls Certain 3032E and 3038 E Series Compact Utility Tractors

In voluntary cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission , Deere & Company is recalling certain 3032E and 3038E Series Compact Utility Tractors PROBLEM: An incorrect differential assembly may have been installed into the transmission during production.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Product Recalls

KGAN

Habitat Helps Flood Victims Move In

It's been a dream in the making for months; 14 families moved into Habitat for Humanity homes this weekend in Cedar Rapids.

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Related Topix: Cedar Rapids, IA, Cedar Rapids Metro, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Sun Oct 04, 2009

KGAN

New Contract for Deere

The UAW ratified a contract with Deere & Company, effective October 5, and going through October of 2015.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Cylinder, IA, Waterloo, IA, Waterloo Metro, La Porte City, IA

Des Moines Register

Food Venture Forum slated for mid-October

The American Food Venture Forum will be held Oct. 13 and 14 at the Embassy Suites, 101 E. Locust St., in Des Moines.

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Related Topix: Des Moines, IA, Des Moines Metro, Venture Capital, Emerging Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

Fri Oct 02, 2009

US Recall News

John Deere Recalls Compact Tractors: Pulls to Left When Braking

MANUFACTURER: DEERE & COMPANY, OF MOLINE, IL. HAZARD: AN INCORRECTLY SIZED DIFFERENTIAL WAS INSTALLED IN THE TRACTOR TRANSAXLE AFFECTING THE ENGAGEMENT OF THE DIFFERENTIAL LOCK AND CAUSING THE TRACTOR TO TURN TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Moline, IL

JAVA Developer's Journal

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Related Topix: Chemicals, Beverages, CocaCola Enterprises, Telecom, Corning, Electronics, Halliburton, Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines, Questar

Thu Oct 01, 2009

SanLuisObispo.com

Deere, UAW reach tentative contract agreement

Deere & Co. and the United Auto Workers say they've reached a tentative six-year labor contract covering nearly 10,000 workers and 17,000 retirees.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Construction, Industrial Machines

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