Two senators call for US tariff probe into construction and farm equipment
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin was one of two senators who urged a national security investigation into the import of construction equipment made in Mexico by companies such as Deere & Co., Caterpillar and CNH Industrial.
Deere profit beats estimates
Deere & Co.'s fourth-quarter net income rose 17 percent after it raised prices for farm and construction equipment as it aims to keep its profits intact even as the farm economy slows.
Deere sells stake in landscape business
Farm and construction gear maker Deere & Co. says it reached a deal to sell a majority interest in its landscapes business to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a private equity firm, for $300 million.
Deere’s 3Q income rises 27 percent
Deere & Co.'s third-quarter net income rose 27 percent, driven by booming agricultural activity in North and South America. The company easily beat most expectations.
Deere 1Q net income jumps 22 percent
Farm and construction equipment maker Deere & Co. said Wednesday that its first-quarter net income leaped 22 percent on growing sales of farm machinery at higher prices.
Deere 4Q net income rises on construction equipment sales
Farm and construction gear maker Deere & Co. reported a bigger fourth-quarter profit as it sold more equipment at higher prices, but results still missed analyst expectations.
State’s diesel emission rule losing steam (UPDATE)
By Joe Lanane A shared skepticism between industry representatives and the state Department of Natural Resources’ new secretary might kill the agency’s proposed diesel emission rule. “We want to be […]
News Briefs
Deere, UAW reach tentative six-year contract agreement Moline, IL (AP) — Deere & Co. and the United Auto Workers said Thursday they’ve reached a tentative six-year labor contract covering nearly […]
Deere board OKs expansion in Russia
Moline, IL (AP) — Deere & Co., the world’s largest agricultural-equipment maker, said Monday its board of directors has approved a plan to establish a new manufacturing and parts center […]
News Briefs
Obama starts urban policy outreach with daylong summit at White House Washington (AP) — President Barack Obama has invited political leaders, city advocates and policy experts to the White House […]
Deere quarterly profit tumbles 38 percent
Daniel Lovering AP Manufacturing Writer Pittsburgh (AP) — Deere & Co. reported 38 percent drop in quarterly profit Wednesday but beat Wall Street expectations, even as tight credit and lower […]
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- VJS Construction raises the roof for Bruce Guadalupe Community School expansion project
- Microgrid pilot project will store energy for village affected by outages
- Dane County sees uptick in highway work zone crashes, on track to exceed last year
- The Hop streetcar will debut newest service route in fall with limited service
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