2008 News Releases and Information

ALPHARETTA, Georgia (May 15, 2008)– John Deere Agri Services has released an upgrade to its ethanol business management system, which includes a new flow controller interface as an extended option available with the oneWeigh™ scale automation system. As part of the integrated business system for ethanol facility management, the scale system automates shipping and receiving operations.

This new flow controller interface allows integration between the oneWeigh system and the Smith Meter® AccuLoad® III flow controller in order to easily and accurately capture movement of temperature-adjusted gallons of biofuels or other liquids. The interface supports multiple single-arm or dual-arm controllers.

The scale system can be configured for unattended or attended loadout operations. The ethanol facility is able to customize the oneWeigh system to indicate what kinds of information to prompt for — such as an ID, load number, or destination — prior to the loadout. When haulers arrive at the plant, the flow controller prompts them for the required information, which is then optionally verified with data in the oneWeigh system. Upon verification, the hauler is able to load and receives a bill of lading to complete the transaction.

"The new flow controller interface adds a significant element for unattended ethanol loadout operations," says Tom Angell, director of marketing for John Deere Agri Services. "The ability to prompt and validate key information for a particular load order allows for secure and efficient processing," notes Angell.

For more information, call 1-800-393-8971 or send an e-mail to AgriServices@JohnDeere.com. Information about the oneWeigh scale automation system and the ethanol business management system can also be found on the Web site at www.JohnDeereAgriServices.com.

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