AMES, Iowa, Feb. 21, 2017 /CNW/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE:
DE) has opened a strategic technology office in the Iowa State University (ISU) Research Park, growing
its on-campus presence in recognition of the world-class research,
education, and talent development capabilities at Iowa State.
"We are delighted that John Deere is establishing a physical
presence at the ISU Research Park," said Dr. Steven Leath, president, Iowa State University. "This is a significant step
forward in creating a world-class research park and fortifying our
university-industry partnership model to promote top talent and
innovation."
Teams working at the Deere ISU location will focus on developing
integrated solutions for John Deere's Agriculture & Turf and
Construction & Forestry Divisions. One key area of
concentration will be in precision agriculture technology.
The office will allow John Deere to leverage the work of ISU
students and its research and to develop a talent pipeline in
support of the company's business objectives.
"Working with Iowa State University
helps John Deere continue its leadership in precision agriculture
and many other areas of technology that are important to our
customers," said John May, Deere's
president of agricultural solutions and its chief information
officer.
"This new office at ISU will conduct groundbreaking research,
engage future leaders of our industry, and will add to the
extensive innovation and research capabilities that John Deere has
invested in around the world," May added.
Deere's strategic technology office at ISU will collaborate with
the company's business units to complement John Deere's global
network of technology and innovation centers. This effort expands
Deere's recent work with ISU that has included funding some
activities at the university's research farm.
The Iowa State University Research
Park offers corporate partners a unique model for leveraging the
strong capabilities of the university and its students.
Deere & Company is a world leader in
providing advanced products and services and is committed to the
success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who
cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to
meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel,
shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has
delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a
tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere
at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.
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