John Deere Wind Energy Press Release

Huron County, Michigan (October 20, 2008) – John Deere Renewables, a national leader in wind energy development, has announced a major renewable energy investment in Michigan. The company has acquired the Noble Thumb Windpark (NTW) in Huron County from Noble Environmental Power. Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, an aggressive proponent of increasing the renewable energy standard in the state, is scheduled to tour the project site this week.

The project consists of 46 GE SLE wind turbines. It has a total capacity of 69 megawatts, which will produce enough electricity to power 20,000 homes. Phase one of wind turbine construction is currently underway, with completion expected by the end of 2008. An additional phase near Ubly may be developed in the future.

The company’s first investment, known as the Harvest project, is located in Huron County, near Pigeon. It consists of 32 turbines with a total capacity of 53 megawatts, which can produce enough electricity to power more than 15,000 homes.

Located near Ubly, the project is made possible by Michigan’s recently enacted renewable energy legislation. "The comprehensive energy package I recently signed into law sends a clear signal that Michigan is ready to diversify its economy, create jobs, and meet our twenty-first-century needs by becoming a leader in renewable energy development," said Governor Jennifer Granholm.

"John Deere Renewables developed the first commercial scale wind project in Michigan, and is pleased to expand its investment in renewable energy generation in Michigan," said David Drescher, Vice President of John Deere Wind Energy. "With the recent passing of a renewable portfolio standard, Michigan has created a favorable investment environment for renewable energy and John Deere plans to be a leader in helping Michigan meet its future energy needs."

For more information on the John Deere Renewable Wind Farm, please visit our website at www.JohnDeere.com/windenergy.

About John Deere Renewables, LLC, and John Deere Wind Energy

John Deere Renewables, LLC is a financial services business of Deere & Company (NYSE: DE). Deere & Company, a Fortune 100 company, has more than 50,000 employees worldwide and more than 170 years in the agricultural market. Through John Deere Wind Energy, John Deere Renewables is committed to the economic growth and sustainability of agricultural communities. With this strong rural heritage and financial strength, the company provides long - term debt and equity investment, comprehensive project development services, wind turbine supply, and operations management for wind energy projects in the U.S. and Canada. John Deere Wind Energy currently has more than 28 wind farms in operation or under construction in seven states. For more information please visit www.JohnDeere.com/windenergy.