2008 News Releases and Information

MOLINE, Illinois (April 01, 2008) — Deere & Company has published its 2007 Global Citizenship Report, Performance That Endures. Printed reports can be ordered through the company's Web site, www.JohnDeere.com.

The report outlines John Deere's values and its approach to environmental, health and safety protection, product development, dealer and supplier networks, employee teamwork and development, and philanthropy.

Deere & Company Chairman and CEO Robert W. Lane said in an introductory letter that the report provides insight into how the company operates and achieves its purposes.

"As the company delivers quality products and services, it does so mindful of its commitment to serving global communities and society at large, to fair dealing in all relationships, and to minimizing environmental impacts," Lane wrote.

Besides information on citizenship-related policies and practices, the report includes short stories that show Deere's citizenship in activities around the world.

John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is the world's leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.