Deere & Company Prepared to Expand Operations, Employment in Russia

MOLINE, Ill., July 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- On the eve of the Russia - USA
Business Forum in Moscow, Deere & Company announced today that it is prepared
to significantly expand its farm, forestry, and construction operations in
Russia, reinforcing Deere's long-term commitment to a market in which John
Deere has had a presence for nearly 130 years.

The Russia - USA Business Forum is being held in conjunction with the summit
meetings between Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and U.S. President Barack
Obama. Samuel R. Allen, president and chief operating officer of Deere &
Company, is representing Deere at the Forum and will meet with government
officials and reporters in Moscow to emphasize Deere's commitment to Russia.

"We share the vision that Russia can make a significant and sustainable
contribution to help meet the world's growing demand for food, energy, and
forest products," said Allen. "Under the right market access conditions, John
Deere anticipates significant investments in Russia. John Deere is working to
expand its Russian manufacturing of agricultural equipment by early 2010.
Ultimately, with the support of the government of the Russian Federation,
Deere could envision a series of significant investments over the next five to
seven years in expanded capacity for manufacturing and supporting all types of
Deere equipment."

The company already markets a wide range of advanced technology products to
the agricultural, forestry, and construction sectors. Allen said farmers all
across the world, including those in Russia, need advanced technology to
enhance their productivity, improve their profitability, and contribute more
to meeting the growing global demand for food and agricultural products.

During its long presence in Russia, Deere has developed an extensive dealer
network across the country for its agricultural and forestry products. The
company has a manufacturing operation in Orenburg that provides seeding and
tillage equipment to the Russian market and exports to other locations. In
addition, John Deere is developing an operations, training, and parts center
near Kaluga.

In total, Deere and its independent dealers employ a workforce in Russia of
nearly 2,000 people, including technicians, engineers, and agronomists. The
workforce supports farmers, foresters, and others who work the land.

"John Deere's long-term commitment to the Russia market is illustrated by our
aspiration to significantly expand operations and investment in the country,"
Allen said.

Earlier this year, the company introduced a broad line of construction
equipment into Russia despite the global economic downturn. Between now and
spring 2010, the company anticipates investing in manufacturing facilities for
tractors, construction, forestry and harvesting equipment

Allen, who will become Deere & Company CEO on August 1, said the company's
investments will help Russia meet its goals of greater productivity in
agriculture and forestry and improved infrastructure development.

The investments also will enhance Russian manufacturing and technological
capabilities, while aligning with the Russian government's plans and
supporting a long-term presence of John Deere in Russia.

John Deere (Deere & Company - NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing
advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, 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.

SOURCE Deere & Company

Ken Golden, Director, Strategic Public Relations, Deere & Company,
+1-309-765-5678