This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere Emissions Hub Blog on May 16, 2012. You can view the original post here. After extensive testing, John Deere confirms that their PowerTech IT4 engines at or above 175 hp (130 kW) can go up to 15,000 hours between Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) ash removals. What does this mean for your [...]

With great power comes great responsibility, and people who have used John Deere equipment realize that the machines they operate can pose a danger if the proper safety etiquette is not practiced by operators. The company has installed every safeguard possible to prevent an injury to anyone using the equipment, but there are several steps that [...]

While some companies note that they value customer feedback, this notion may not always be reflected in their products. However, firms like John Deere actually use this input to shape their newest models, as they known that users can help the company achieve better results with their equipment. The company announced on April 10, 2012, the [...]

The process of restoring a used John Deere tractor is something that many farming and brand enthusiasts are familiar with, but certain members of the agricultural community take their projects to entirely new levels. For some, tractor restoration simply begins as a hobby, as they wish to see their favorite old models of John Deere equipment [...]

Iconic American brands like John Deere have always maintained a significant presence in communities across the country, as workers from the company help citizens in their area with a variety of philanthropic events. John Deere began this tradition during the Great Depression, a time when many Americans could not make ends meet. Farmers who had purchased [...]

This John Deere 34 manure spreader sold for a new record high auction sale price of $2,700 on an April 13, 2012 farm auction in east-central Nebraska Time to show a little love to the old manure spreader. My last blog post here for Machinefinder.com focused on a sweet 1995 John Deere 7800 2WD tractor sold for [...]

  No till drilling has evolved over the course of the last 50 years, as the creation practice has been credited to a farmer from North Carolina in 1962. John Deere equipment has mirrored and led the evolution of the no till drills, and its latest products represent the pinnacle of innovation and efficiency. The practice has [...]

The popularity of vintage tractors in the U.S. likely stems from nostalgia from people in the agricultural industry and a favorance of certain brands like John Deere. These machines represent a popular hobby among farmers and people who simply enjoy the purr of an old engine on the used farm equipment. A number of vintage John [...]

This excerpt was originally posted on the John Deere Emissions Hub Blog on April 27, 2012. You can view the original post here. INTERMAT 2012 has come to a close, but some of the best coverage of the event is just now being published. At the Emissions Hub, we understand that it wasn’t practical for many of our [...]

People who have used John Deere equipment know that having the machine in tip-top shape helps to increase the productivity and responsiveness of the product. Each spring, when people across the U.S. take their mower out of the garage, they should be using a model that is well-maintained and ready for action. Whether someone is using [...]

Indoor plants will require more frequent watering and fertilization as they increase their summer growth.

Q. The last couple of springs we have had this beautiful flower in our bed, with a nodding, bell-shaped bloom checkered with dark maroon and creamy white. We didn't plant it, and there is only one. Can you tell us what it is, and where we can buy more?

Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to peer through the cool soil in spring, and what a welcome sight! The heavy snows this past winter provided excellent moisture and insulation for the plants, so the crop is off to a great start.

Many indoor plants can be moved to shady locations outdoors but only after danger of frost is past. Plants will dry out more often outdoors, so keep a close eye on soil moisture. Sinking the pots in soil will help slow down moisture loss.

My daughter called me the other day and wanted to know if I owned an antique cricket cage. Apparently she had seen something labeled as such in an antique store. Knowing that I have all sorts of insect-related memorabilia she decided to see if she had encountered something missing from my collection. The answer was, "Well, maybe; I do have a couple of cricket cages."

One universal and timeless characteristic of holidays is feasting. In fact nothing shouts of holiday festivities like food. The Christmas celebration is no different. From "chestnuts roasting on an open fire" to the Grinch sitting down to a meal featuring "roast beast," food is part and parcel of the season.

Butterflies, like most living things, have names given to them by humans. Every butterfly has a scientific name, and some also have a common name.

What we know today as country music began with the old-time music practiced by the early settlers of the North American Appalachian region. Such string-based "hillbilly" music gained wider acceptance during the 1930s depression through radio barn dance shows, such as the Grand Ole Opry. Today's country music is a blend of bluegrass, folk, gospel, cowboy, honky-tonk and rockabilly styles.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – When the Illinois Products Farmers’ Market (IPFM) opens this week on the Illinois State Fairgrounds, for the first time the popular, evening market will have a title sponsor. “I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Springfield Clinic,” Market Manager Kristi Jones said. “Springfield Clinic is widely respected for the quality of its care and its support will greatly enhance the quality of the market as well. Through this partnership, the market will be able to expand the entertainment and special programming it offers, adding to the experience that our customers have come to enjoy in the market’s first four years.”Physicians and staff from Springfield Clinic will offer market-goers weekly health screenings, as well as educational programs related to nutrition, fitness and wellness, throughout the summer.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Twenty Illinois food companies have an opportunity to increase their international sales without even leaving the state. The companies will exhibit their products in the Illinois Department of Agriculture pavilion at the National Restaurant Association Show, the world’s largest food service industry trade show. The show, which attracts 58,000 buyers, will be held May 5-8 at McCormick Place in Chicago.