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New module making pickers carry hefty price tag 

Jan 24, 2008,

By Harry Cline
Farm Press Editorial Staff

The new on-the-go module-making cotton pickers from Case IH and John Deere are called the biggest revolution in cotton harvest and handling since the invention of the module builder....

News of Agribusiness: Deere clarifies biodiesel position 

Nov 19, 2007

Due to the variety of standards that exist in the diesel engine industry and in response to questions from various markets, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) is officially clarifying its position on the use of biodiesel in its diesel engines....

Some farmers experiencing GPS interruption 

Sep 27, 2007

A few farmers and agricultural service providers went to the field in late July and August to find their global positioning systems (GPS) were not operating as anticipated....

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