John Deere and you. You ll look good in green.
2 When you work with John Deere, we invest in our relationship with you a bond that is made to grow with you into the future.
MORE THAN JUST IRON. Committed to you You can rely on John Deere to support you on an individual level with solutions that make sense for your needs. As you read on, you ll learn more about what John Deere can do for you in a number of diverse areas, including financing, Ag Management Solutions, John Deere Water, and more. But that s just the beginning. By working through your local dealer and our other alliances, we deliver the integrated solutions you need. When you work with John Deere, you can count on us to draw on our deep experience in agriculture to give you the best experience possible. Celebrating 175 years John Deere quality runs through time. For more than 175 years, we ve dedicated ourselves to delivering cutting-edge products and solutions to make life easier and farms more productive. We believe in what we do and the machines that roll from our factory line to your field. But that s just part of the story. The roots of our commitment to you run deeper than iron. While equipment and technology changes and evolves, our relationship with you holds steady. It s a relationship built on the same four core values John Deere started with in 1837 the values of integrity, quality, commitment, and innovation. When you work with us, you ll find that we meet you where you are. That we invest in our relationship with you. And that we build a bond that s made to last and grow with you for your future. Take a look ahead at all we can do for you all we can do together. You ll look good in green. OUR PURPOSE John Deere is committed to improving the quality of life around the world. Our world faces two major challenges in the coming decades: Feeding a population growing in size and affluence and, at the same time, Developing the infrastructure required to support massive urbanization. John Deere is uniquely positioned to help our customers meet both challenges. 3
A RELATIONSHIP YOU CAN RELY ON. Your John Deere dealer Your operation has a lot of moving parts. Keeping it all working and growing takes time, expertise, and resources. You ve found a place that can help you your John Deere dealer. Your local dealer understands the conditions and the landscape you work in, what s going on in the industry, and the new challenges you must overcome. That s what makes your John Deere dealer a trusted resource, connecting you with a world of diverse products, services, technology, and financing, and ties it all together with experience and support to arrive at personalized solutions. Above all, your dealer wants to know you and understand your operation. 4 World-class experience You ll find the expertise you need at John Deere. And we continually work to make it even better. You can count on: Sales professionals who are certified experts in the products and services they sell Employees who each receive more than 20 hours of continuing education on an ongoing basis Technology specialists to support new, integrated solutions and technology Parts managers who know exactly what you need, even when you don t know the part number Dealerships with the distinction of being ForagePro certified and commercial application experts Medallion dealers that have a special expertise working with John Deere Financial to structure package plans and low monthly payments
John Deere delivers innovative solutions on a global scale across five diverse product platforms. A network of support There are more than 4,000 local John Deere dealerships worldwide. But when you visit your local dealer, your experience is personal and local. All independently owned and operated John Deere dealerships have one thing in common: They are backed by the full resources of the John Deere enterprise, including five global product platforms, eight regional parts distribution depots, field support staff, and remote assistance. Crop Care Crop Harvesting Hay & Forage Tractor Turf & Utility 5
MAKING YOUR JOB EASIER. Genuine John Deere parts and service Our parts and service experts at your local John Deere dealer have what it takes to keep you moving forward. Exceptional parts availability Your dealer is connected to a central, worldwide parts database. If the part you need isn t in stock, your dealer can quickly query other dealers using the JDPOINT online ordering system. The FLASH (Fast Locating and Special Handling) system lets dealers access parts inventories in both Europe and North America. JDParts online ordering With JDParts, you can order replacement parts and accessories online, from the convenience of your home. Your John Deere dealer can show you how easy it is to set up your preferred online parts ordering account. Unmatched service and support John Deere service technicians are continually trained on the best ways to get you back in the field, whether you need just a small adjustment to harvest more effectively or a complete machine overhaul. They have access to the best facilities and resources available for speedy repairs and less downtime. Their job is to get you back to work as quickly as possible and as efficient as you were before you brought your machine into the service bay. 6
Convenient store hours John Deere dealers are open weekends, on-call most evenings, and extend their hours during key months. Plus, John Deere experts can come directly to you in our mobile service trucks. Inspections John Deere service techs are trained to thoroughly inspect almost all makes and models. They ll look for the things that could cause problems in the field, replacing work parts so you ll be ready to go when the season starts. You ll save on downtime and repair costs while increasing your productivity. Bulk oil program Convenient on-site delivery saves you time by ensuring you ll have oil on hand when you need it. Your dealer will recommend the right size tank, based on how much you typically use, and our distributor will deliver new oil when you need it. Parts OnSite Our convenient Parts OnSite program allows you to work with your dealer to stock high-wear parts right in your shop, so they re available the moment you need them. After you use a part, just reorder and restock. It s that simple. Get to know your John Deere dealer. The time you spend could mean greater uptime in the future. 7
John Deere Financial The power of John Deere Financial extends to leading manufacturers, distributors, and retailers experts in their respective fields who rely on our agricultural and financing expertise to develop individual programs that support the needs of their growers. Early in our company history, our founder saw the undeniable need to help customers purchase equipment so they could adopt new farming technologies and improve their lives. John Deere Financial was the result of that vision and continues to serve the agricultural community by loaning agricultural producers the working capital needed to grow. John Deere Financial is a fully integrated part of your dealer s business and provides credit solutions that extend to all parts of the farm. We finance both new and used equipment, implements, aftermarket parts and service, AMS components, John Deere FarmSight support, and even John Deere merchandise everything that can be purchased through a John Deere dealer. In addition, John Deere Financial has relationships with over 6,000 agribusiness merchants, regional seed companies, and nationally recognized input manufacturers. Why? Because we know you rely on a diverse array of suppliers to meet all your demands. John Deere Financial places customers at the center of our business model and extends our financing expertise to other complementary agribusiness providers, so they in turn can offer low rate financing and special terms on the products you need. When agribusinesses work together to support farmers, everyone wins. 8
You have our word and our name on it. With John Deere Financial, you ll have access to custom finance solutions that meet your unique needs, including: Flexible payments Competitive rates Fast, easy application process Variety of retail note and lease options Multi-use accounts with regular and special term limits that fit what you re financing National account relationships and programs to purchase crop inputs Online statements John Deere Early Order Programs offer the best pricing and/or best finance incentives on new equipment based on ordering phase. Select from low rate or seasonal term options, which allow you to forgo monthly payments and interest until use season. Equipment, implements, extended warranty, and technology packages come together in one convenient installment contract. Leasing helps expanding operations grow and use the latest technology while keeping monthly payments low. Detailed multi-use account statements keep bookkeeping easy. A minimum monthly payment of just 10 percent of your regular account balance or $25, whichever is greater, is all that is required. Online account access gives you 24 hr. visibility to statements, including recent charges to your multi-use account by any of your authorized employees. 9
TOMORROW S FARM. TODAY. John Deere Ag Management Solutions Look into the future with John Deere. Your operation depends on technology to survive in a rapidly changing economy. Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products from John Deere harness the power of the latest satellite-based global positioning technology designing displays, receivers, guidance systems, field and crop management programs, and information and logistics systems that you can rely on for year-round payback through more efficient field performance, reduced input costs, and stronger yields. JOHN DEERE. LEADing WITH PRECISION. Our full range of products meets the needs of growers around the world. Gather information, reduce input and labor costs, increase efficiency, and better manage your land and water resources with John Deere. 10
The future of farming is in your sight. John Deere FarmSight. John Deere FarmSight refers to the integrated, comprehensive way John Deere and John Deere dealers are helping customers like you easily manage information and make smart choices. It s about effectively utilizing the data that s being collected on your farm and taking action with it to optimize machine performance, logistics, reporting, and to save you time and money. Your equipment plus John Deere AMS technology solutions plus the services your John Deere dealer provides equals John Deere FarmSight, which offers you a customized package that is tailored just to your needs. Your equipment ams technology your JOHn DEERE dealer + + = John Deere FarmSight For example: Your equipment, operators, dealer, and agricultural consultants can be connected remotely for proactive service and support while you re in the field. This is made possible through the integration of multiple John Deere products and dealer services seamlessly running in the background. Machinery, software, and wireless communications that are all integrated, and then supported by your John Deere dealer. That is John Deere FarmSight. John Deere FarmSight is fully supported by John Deere and your local John Deere dealer with highly trained experts who provide solutions for all your equipment and decision support needs. 11
A TRUSTED ADVISOR TO PROTECT YOUR FUTURE. Our agents make the difference At John Deere Insurance Company, we select the most experienced agents in your area who are committed to understanding the production risks you face each year. By working with a John Deere crop insurance agent,* you get more than a crop insurance policy you get the knowledge, the service, and the protection you expect from John Deere. We provide our agents resources only available from one of the most trusted names in agriculture: Extensive education on crop insurance, industry changes, and production agriculture Delivery of fast and accurate claims service by our full-time adjusters and a claims satisfaction survey to help us provide the best service possible Advanced training in John Deere precision farming technology and how it streamlines crop insurance reporting Exclusive acreage and production reports to assist in certification at your county Farm Service Agency service center Products, services, and solutions built to support John Deere technology and equipment 12
Automated Crop Reporting If you re like most producers, there probably aren t many enjoyable aspects of collecting and reporting field data for the government farm programs you take part in. But there s an easier way to handle it with Automated Crop Reporting from John Deere. Automated Crop Reporting is a breakthrough process that allows you to use precision farming systems (like GreenStar and other brands) along with farm mapping software (like Apex or AgLeader SMS ) to easily submit acreage and production reporting to your John Deere crop insurance agent. Our John Deere crop insurance agents and dealers work together to give you more accurate reporting and streamline the process of reporting required field information for government agencies. It saves time and simplifies the process with: Convenience Simplifies the complex and timeconsuming semiannual crop reporting requirement through automated data capture. You can transmit planting and harvest data from your home or office online. Return on investment Enhances the functionality of precision farming systems by using the data to meet governmental reporting needs. accuracy Delivers accurate planting and harvest information, avoiding costly mistakes from missed fields or inaccurate reporting. To make government farm program reporting easier, consult with your John Deere crop insurance agent or John Deere dealer. They can help you set up your precision farming system to accurately capture data required for crop insurance reporting and Farm Service Agency certification. You can also use these records as evidence to support an insurance claim, or as documentation to comply with a program audit. Automated Crop Reporting makes it easier than ever to meet today s rigorous farm reporting standards. * Agents are appointed through John Deere Risk Protection, Inc., which is the crop insurance Managing General Agent for John Deere Insurance Company. Coverage may not be available from these insurance companies in all jurisdictions and is subject to actual policy language. John Deere Risk Protection and John Deere Insurance Company are equal opportunity providers. Transmission via the Internet requires an eligible precision agricultural system, Apex Farm Management software version 3.2.1 or higher, and an active Internet connection (sold separately), as well as registration with GSDNet. Non-Internet transmission requires a precision farming system, eligible farm management software, and a data storage device (sold separately). Information is not automatically transmitted from the precision agricultural system directly to a John Deere crop insurance agent without additional setup by the operator. Visit www.automatedcropreporting.com for details and system limitations or call 866 404 9057 for more information. 13
TAPPING EXPERTISE. HELPING YOU GROW. John Deere Water Did you know John Deere is one of the largest irrigation companies in the world? We ve been providing irrigation solutions in every region of the world for more than 40 years. Solutions that help growers manage their water and nutrients more efficiently and produce better yields. Driving more output per unit of input. Whether it s dripped, fogged, or sprayed, we ve got the irrigation expertise to help you grow better. Precision irrigation It s about supplying the right amount of water, at the right time, and supplying it consistently throughout the whole season. With industry leading drip and micro products, you can count on John Deere irrigation solutions to deliver water and nutrients directly to your plants root zone. Technology Compared to previous water distribution methods, today s efficient irrigation systems can generate larger yields with the same or less amounts of water and nutrients. Advanced technology like our field monitoring technology provides timely, convenient Web-based field information to help growers make the most of every drop. And with product features like flow regulating membranes, each of the drippers throughout the field can produce the same drop of water aboveground or subsurface. Tap into our water expertise, because without water you can t grow. 14
There s more for you with John Deere COMMERCial WORKSitE PRODUCTS Offering 19 models of skid steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators, and wheel loaders. ALL-MAKES PARTS Providing parts support for all the makes that make up your operation. TECHNOLOgy SOLUtiONS Supporting you with the tools and know-how you need for tomorrow. INPUT FinanCing Helping you put the groundwork in place each season. GATORS Adding a new level of power and ease wherever you re heading. TURF PRODUCTS Cutting your big jobs down with reliable performance. HOME & WORKSHOP PRODUCTS Adding more convenience to meet your needs. PRE-OWNED EQUIPMEnt Connecting you with what you need for the seasons ahead. Be the FiRSt-to-KnOW about special offers When you complete your online profile, you ll be the first to find out about special offers and product updates. You can complete your profile at www.johndeere.com/first2know. BULK Oil Convenient on-site delivery saves time. Connect with us 15
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