John Deere was born 200 years ago this Saturday, February 7 After learning his blacksmithing skills in Vermont, John Deere moved to Grand Detour, Illinois John Deere was founder of Deere & Company, which grew from a one-man blacksmith shop in Illinois to a global enterprise that is today the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a business leader in other equipment lines and service offerings To see images of John Deere, click

Winners at John Deere Day were: (Men)Deere Hunt-$100 Carolyn James, $50 Lindsey Lowe, $10 LuAnn Schaeffer, $10 Carolyn James, $10 Carolyn James, $5 Shirley Olson, $5 Janet Sowers, $5 JoEllen Edmunds, $5 Linda Keating, $5 Mary Lu Anderson (2), $5 LuAnn Schaeffer (2), $5 Carolyn James (5) Afternoon Show (Ladies)-$50 Mary Shortness, $25 Julie Newell, $25 Linda Keating Deere Hunt-$100 Lindsey Lowe, $50 Melinda Melhouse, $10 Margie Shelby, $10 Paula Churchill, $10 Martha Sweeney, $5 Paula Churchill, $5 Lindsey Lowe (2), Margie Shelby (2), Linda Keating (3), $5 Virginia Churchill, $5 Julia May, $5 Mary Newell, $5 Janice Lowe, $5 Mary Lu Anderson, $5 Julie Newell, $5 Anna Murk

Hollywood celebrities fuel popularity of John Deere baseball headgear By John Purnell OCEAN CITY -- Before actor Ashton Kutcher, before singer Kid Rock and long before other Hollywood celebrities started wearing John Deere baseball caps, Tim Tyndall of Newark was sporting a green mesh John Deere cap as a youngster Not at Tyndall's store The standard, familiar green Deere cap with with green or white mesh, Yoder said, adding that the white mesh hat is slightly more popular

Get up to date at the 2004 National Farm Machinery Show The National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 LOUISVILLE, Ky - Back for its 39th year, the National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 Free seminars Tractor pulls Combined with the National Farm Machinery Show is the excitement of the 36th annual Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta

Sunday, 8th February 2004 Machinery sector anticipates boost VIC ROBERTSON AS ANNUAL sales hover around £1 billion a year, farm machinery manufacturers are banking on a revival of interest from arable farmers fuelled by last harvests price rises Machinery for reduced tillage systems - "low-till" - has also been in demand For all in farming and ancillary industries, the big imponderable is reaction to common agricultural policy reform, he said, with the engineers association generally supporting the "historic average" for future single annual farm payments

Organized by Doug Steinkamp of Wall Lake, the tour of John Deeres Waterloos tractor and engine works facilities allowed young and old farmers alike to catch a glimpse of the manufacturing process John Deeres 70 to 90 series tractors were fit with their engines engines that offered extreme power for farmers Sharon Brown and John Hansen of Crawford County toured the Waterloo John Deere engine works Please read the Farm Bureau and the FB Logo are registered trademarks of the American Farm Bureau

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:53:48 AM ET NEW YORK, January 21 (New Ratings) Analysts at Robert W Baird maintain their "neutral" rating on Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), while raising their estimates for the company © 2004 New Ratings Tractor Supply Company Copyright © 2002 - 2004 New Ratings, a Joint Venture of and All content copyright New Ratings Republication or redistribution strictly

Currently Tractor Supply is located in three buildings totaling 60,0 square feet Net income on the year was up 50 percent to nearly $57 million, compared to net income of about $38 million in 2002 Throughout 2003, the company opened 31 new stores compared to 113 opened in 2002 The company operates a total of 463 stores in 30 states

MILWAUKEE, Feb 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Agricultural equipment manufacturers predict a modest increase in overall U S retail sales of farm tractors and a Manufacturers (AEM) For Canada, overall tractor retail sales are also For other farm field equipment, the strongest U S sales are predicted for Sales of forager harvesters are anticipated to be farm loaders (+3 9%) and round balers (+3 3%)

Tractor Supply to open in 3 closed Wal-Marts: Viroqua, Tomah and Prairie du Chien Wal-Mart opened supercenters in those communities, closing existing stores The job posting says store manager positions also are open for stores Tractor Supply will open in Tomah and Viroqua Tomah Mayor Chuck Ludeking said Wednesday that Tractor Supply already has applied to the city for a sign permit at the 50,968-square-foot Wal-Mart discount store that closed when Wal-Mart opened its Tomah supercenter in February 2001

Tractor Supply plans to move from its location at 320 Plus Park Boulevard near where Interstates 440 and 24 converge Company President Jim Wright said one plus is that the move will give Tractor Supply a chance to consolidate its operations into a single building for better communications In a few possible locations, the company considered building a new office building Tractor Supply changed course, and the Financial Plaza building best fit its requirements, Smith said

LATEST NEWS Tractor Supply sees profits rise in quarter, year Net sales for the quarter came in at $389 million for the retail farm and ranch store chain Net income on the year was up 50 percent to nearly $57 million, compared to net income of about $38 million in 2002 Throughout the year, Tractor Supply (Nasdaq: TSCO) opened 31 new stores compared to 113 opened in 2002 The company operates a total of 463 stores in 30 states

Jillyn Shoemaker The W-I-U Ag Mech Club hosted the 34th annual Farm Expo The expo showed farmers the latest and greatest technology in agriculture They browsed through new tractors, talked with seed companies and even learned about corn burning stoves The show offered something for everyone and that's probably why more than 8-thousand people attended I really enjoy it," said Garland Oliver Besides farm equipment, several craft and toy booths were also on display

Source: Association of Equipment Manufacturers U S Sales Up, Canadian Sales Mixed for Agricultural Equipment For Canada, overall tractor retail sales are also expected to grow slightly in 2004, while self-propelled combine sales are anticipated to decline by more than 6% For other farm field equipment, the strongest U S sales are predicted for farm loaders, with a 7 9% jump in 2004 and an increase of 5 4% for 2005

Strong commodity prices and attractive financing options have Iowa farm equipment dealers looking forward to brisk sales this year Thats a key factor in selling farm equipment Precision ag tools Davis Equipment was showcasing the Viper precision application system, GuideMate mobile navigation technology and other precision ag equipment by Raven Industries The complete Farm Credit Services equipment outlook report is available at w fcsamerica com or w agdirectonline com

MILWAUKEE, Feb 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Agricultural equipment manufacturers predict a modest increase in overall U S retail sales of farm tractors and a Manufacturers (AEM) For Canada, overall tractor retail sales are also For other farm field equipment, the strongest U S sales are predicted for Sales of forager harvesters are anticipated to be farm loaders (+3 9%) and round balers (+3 3%)

Saturday, February 7, 2004 Fire lieutenant back at work after charges in theft ring Three men had been arrested over stolen lawn equipment By TODD DEFEO Lt Mark Tinnon Carpenter, 48, agreed to pre-trial diversion on three counts of misdemeanor criminal responsibility for facilitation of a felony City Human Resources Director Mike Worsham said he's "not aware of any formal policy" for city employees who accept a pre-trial diversion Police Capt Frank Gray said Baggett "had been Mirandized

J B Alderman: Faith, family, farming (2/8/2004) By: Debby Chiarella, The Sampson Independent (2/8/2004) J B Alderman: Faith, family, farming Family & memories: J B Alderman was born and raised in Sampson County I came home to farm I came home to farm and lived with my parents We had been dating since high school For eight years I worked part time with the Veteran's Farming Training Program through the agriculture department in different schools, plus farming The work was done with horses "Crime

The National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 LOUISVILLE, Ky - Back for its 39th year, the National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 Free seminars Tractor pulls Combined with the National Farm Machinery Show is the excitement of the 36th annual Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta

I just had to be here Retired since 2002 after almost 37 years with Deere, mostly at Deere Harvester Works, he still feels proud when he sees a 50-year-old tractor still running in the field Like DeShane, retiree Pete Gradert, of Geneseo, Ill , followed the family tradition by working for Deere for 37 years as a tool and die maker at John Deere Spreader Works and later at Harvester

Old-tractor fans run like Deere Standing amid an army of antique tractors, Robin Fisher heard her cellphone ring So Fisher served as the event's superintendent this year, organizing the 40 antique tractors in the stockyards Fisher said Tractors are symbolic of the ranching and farming lifestyle, owners said Banners with tractor-beer hybrid names like "John Beer" and "Farm Ale" line the back of the machine Nordstrom said hosts of special events have expressed interest in renting his beer tractor

MILWAUKEE, Feb 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Agricultural equipment manufacturers predict a modest increase in overall U S retail sales of farm tractors and a Manufacturers (AEM) For Canada, overall tractor retail sales are also For other farm field equipment, the strongest U S sales are predicted for Sales of forager harvesters are anticipated to be farm loaders (+3 9%) and round balers (+3 3%)

Gannett News Service COLLEGE PARK, Md -- When avian flu spreads from one farm to another, it is usually people, not chickens, that cause the contamination, experts said Tuesday "The most likely path is people carrying contaminated clothing or equipment," Perez said When the virus is inside manure, it can be picked up easily by farm workers and carried for miles, Perez said Each two-person team of state inspectors now testing flocks visits a single farm to avoid spreading the flu

Wednesday, February 11, 2004 Police seek witnesses February 9 2004 Country News Two tractors and a hay bale press were stolen from a Pike Rd property bordering on Toolamba Rd between 9 pm on Wednesday and 6 am Thursday One tractor was a green 1996 John Deere tractor valued at $65 0, with registration plate number QEW 515, while the other was a blue 1994 Ford tractor valued at $40 0 with the registration number 079 53F The hay bale press was a green and cream Krone Multicut valued at $33 0

Jones chose the Kearney Klovers "The John Deere Gator giveaway is a great program that promotes giving back to our local communities," says Jones "We appreciate John Deere's support of the American Royal and are pleased to be involved with outreach programs, such as the John Deere Gator drawing " Accepting the Gator was Chris Frendle, Kearney Klovers leader, and several Klover members

Is it the John Deere low? Is it the John Deere low? Nebraska corn and soybean farmer Many years ago when I began studying the grain markets, I coined the term "John Deere Low " The payments were due on March 1 Speculators tire of waiting for a big rally The question for today is if the recent price weakness was really the "John Deere Low " March soybean futures went from $8 47 on January 26 to $7 93 on February 2 Today, February 6, March futures closed at $8 40

World Ag Expo vendors show off farm equipment, growing trends The world's largest farm equipment show, the annual expo attracts more than 1,600 exhibitors More than 50 people got a crash course Tuesday on buying and selling farm equipment through online auction firm eBay The company's farm category has more than 13,0 farm equipment-related listings at any given time The couple recently started selling machinery, mostly welding supplies and farm equipment

The lifting of the massive MCHE at BLNG Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd (BLNG) successfully erected the first new Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger (MCHE) equipment Tuesday The new MCHE will replace the existing one at Train 4 Also attended were BLNG Management and Project Team, KBR (main contractor), Mammoet and Linde AG Germany The BLNG Managing Director and Management Team wishes to express appreciation for the excellent support and cooperation received from the local government authorities during the transportation of the two MCHE equipment from Kuala Belait to Lumut

SECTIONS : REGIONAL NEWS Fergus Falls crop, forage show is a winner FERGUS FALLS, Minn -- Charlie Piekarski looked on with pride last week as judges named his soybean exhibit grand champion at the West Otter Tail Crop and Forage Show in Fergus Falls "It's not a home show that has some agriculture exhibits but its an agriculture show," Bradow said Piekarski and Bradow are among 30 producers, all volunteers, who plan the show FFA chapters use the show to practice before attending regional contests

Leon Wrage, South Dakota State University Extension weed specialist -- Roundup resistance report; The clinic is sponsored by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee and the Yankton County Extension Service Equipment, Wells Fargo Bank, Yaggie's, Koletzky Implement, Farm Credit Services of America, CorTrust Bank, Hubbs Insurance Agency, Frick Hog Buying, Gerstner Oil, Hoffner Flying, L&L Motor Supply, Service Center Federal Credit Union and Home Federal Bank

State Rep Al Juhnke introduced the bills The answer, Juhnke said, is not to bring in foreign dairy producers or more dairy corporations "If every dairy farm in the state, regardless of size, could increase by six cows, we could increase the cow population by 8 percent," Juhnke said The key to these bills, Juhnke said, is working in a bipartisan manner to help dairy farms

Tennessee dairy farms are disappearing So after 26 years in the business, Don Franklin sold most of his farm land The Franklin family farm is now the Franklin Estates Dairy Farmer Mac Pate has seen a lot of fellow farmers give it up Pate says he remembers when his was one of about 50 dairy farms in Blount County UT dairy expert, Gary Rogers says that's too bad Rogers doesn't blame people like Don Franklin Farming is a business and business isn't great

Story Archives Discussions General Agriculture News More Productivity is the Goal for Many New Offerings From John Deere One of the smaller in size but big in potential items that John Deere is showing off is their Starfire GPS system "Bigger, wider, faster" is a common mantra at Deere Combines are always a big hit at the show, with Deere showing off its 9860 STS model Increasing capacity without increasing the ability to unload the grain doesn't really give a farmer that much of an increase, they reasoned

World Ag Expo vendors show off farm equipment, growing trends The world's largest farm equipment show, the annual expo attracts more than 1,600 exhibitors More than 50 people got a crash course Tuesday on buying and selling farm equipment through online auction firm eBay The company's farm category has more than 13,0 farm equipment-related listings at any given time The couple recently started selling machinery, mostly welding supplies and farm equipment

Central Garden & Pet Reports First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2004 Raises Fiscal 2004 Earnings Guidance to $2 10-$2 20 per Diluted Share, A 21% to 27% Increase over Fiscal 2003 Central Garden & Pet Company (Nasdaq:CENT) today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter of 2004, ended December 27, 2003 Our lawn and garden products include grass seed, wild bird food, weed and insect control products, decorative outdoor patio products and ant control products Central Garden & Pet Company

By TONY HYATT / WHAS11 News A farm located about 65 miles south of Springfield Major farm equipment companies like John Deere, New Holland and Caterpillar are all represented "We have found the show to be one of the biggest indoor trade shows in the nation " The National Farm Machinery Show also has a major impact on Louisville's economy As for the Farm Machinery show admission is free to the public

SERVICES » RELEASES » Another Big Weekend For The Icedogs Tomorrow night the 'DOGS battle the F-M Jets-- the second place team in the division Mark Agnew leads the Jets in points with 15 goals and 38 assists for 53 points, and a host of Jets' forwards have scored 14 or more goals for the year Come enjoy Valentine's Day activities including lawn tractor races, a beer belly competition, and a FREE post game skate with the ICEDOGS! Tickets are going fast! - Bozeman ICEDOGS

Wisconsin Ag News Headlines CNH Seeks Court Ruling on Retiree Benefits Wisconsin Ag Connection - 02/13/2004 CNH Global NV has asked a federal judge to declare the company's union retirees are not entitled to lifetime, vested health care benefits CNH's operations include a tractor plant in Racine with 2,0 employees CNH's court filing applies to health insurance for United Auto Workers members who retired after July 1, 1994, when the Case Corp of Racine became an independent company

Sonia Randev VDOT is currently looking at plans to widen Interstate 81 by charging tolls on trucks, but a new state commission study finds charging trucks on Interstate 81 would push thousands of tractor trailers on to other Virginia roads like I-95, Route 11, and Route 29 to avoid the tolls Reo Hatfield, owner of Reo Distribution in Waynesboro, says this would affect not only his trucking company but also his manufacturing centers

Alamo Group Ltd , the company's European subsidiary, will manage the French company from its headquarters in Salford Priors, England, if the transaction is approved by French authorities "Rousseau machines have an established reputation for excellence and this is a significant and logical acquisition for Alamo Group Europe," adds Alamo Group Europe's Managing Director Geoffrey Davies The Alamo Group's product line includes tractor and truck mounted equipment, street sweepers, front end loaders and backhoe and related after market parts and services

Tecumseh -- Bowling fund-raiser Deerfield -- Sunday breakfast Adrian -- Reappraisal supported Hudson -- Stop nets fugitive A records check showed the man was wanted for contempt of court and civil child neglect by the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department, failure to appear in court by the Jonesville Police Department and violation of probation by the Lenawee County Sheriff's Department Onsted -- Health fair today Cambridge Twp -- Lawn tractor stolen A Tecumseh man discovered his lawn tractor missing on Feb 1, according to a report released Friday by the Lenawee County Sheriff's Department

Avian flu reported at 4 N J markets New Jersey Agriculture Secretary Charles Kuperus said the agency typically finds bird flu during the winter months in 40 percent of its 35 live-bird markets The source of the bird flu in the markets was not known, though Dr Halpern said avian influenza could come from the state's 900 bird farms or other states The state has no plans to ban chicken transport or close live-bird markets Russia, the nation's largest chicken customer, has suspended chicken imports from Delaware

John Deere was born 200 years ago this Saturday, February 7 After learning his blacksmithing skills in Vermont, John Deere moved to Grand Detour, Illinois John Deere was founder of Deere & Company, which grew from a one-man blacksmith shop in Illinois to a global enterprise that is today the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment and a business leader in other equipment lines and service offerings To see images of John Deere, click

I just had to be here Retired since 2002 after almost 37 years with Deere, mostly at Deere Harvester Works, he still feels proud when he sees a 50-year-old tractor still running in the field Like DeShane, retiree Pete Gradert, of Geneseo, Ill , followed the family tradition by working for Deere for 37 years as a tool and die maker at John Deere Spreader Works and later at Harvester

Winners at John Deere Day were: (Men)Deere Hunt-$100 Carolyn James, $50 Lindsey Lowe, $10 LuAnn Schaeffer, $10 Carolyn James, $10 Carolyn James, $5 Shirley Olson, $5 Janet Sowers, $5 JoEllen Edmunds, $5 Linda Keating, $5 Mary Lu Anderson (2), $5 LuAnn Schaeffer (2), $5 Carolyn James (5) Afternoon Show (Ladies)-$50 Mary Shortness, $25 Julie Newell, $25 Linda Keating Deere Hunt-$100 Lindsey Lowe, $50 Melinda Melhouse, $10 Margie Shelby, $10 Paula Churchill, $10 Martha Sweeney, $5 Paula Churchill, $5 Lindsey Lowe (2), Margie Shelby (2), Linda Keating (3), $5 Virginia Churchill, $5 Julia May, $5 Mary Newell, $5 Janice Lowe, $5 Mary Lu Anderson, $5 Julie Newell, $5 Anna Murk

The National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 LOUISVILLE, Ky - Back for its 39th year, the National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 Free seminars Tractor pulls Combined with the National Farm Machinery Show is the excitement of the 36th annual Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta

By TONY HYATT / WHAS11 News A farm located about 65 miles south of Springfield Major farm equipment companies like John Deere, New Holland and Caterpillar are all represented "We have found the show to be one of the biggest indoor trade shows in the nation " The National Farm Machinery Show also has a major impact on Louisville's economy As for the Farm Machinery show admission is free to the public

National Farm Machinery Show expected to draw 300,0 LOUISVILLE, Ky The 2004 National Farm Machinery Show is, quite simply, the showcase for the future of agri-business, said show spokeswoman Amanda Storment Farm Journal Media once again will provide free farm business seminars on increasing farm returns and maximizing crop yields To request a free National Farm Machinery Show brochure, which includes Championship Tractor Pull ticket information, call (502) 367-5004 Article Comment Form

LATEST NEWS February 11, 2004 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey initiates coverage of Tractor Supply Tractor Supply (Nasdaq: TSCO) stock closed Feb 11 at $43 73 on volume of about 500,0 shares Net sales for the company's fourth quarter came in at $389 million for the retail farm and ranch store chain Net income on the year was up 50 percent to nearly $57 million, compared to net income of about $38 million in 2002 © 2004 American City Business Journals Inc

Wisconsin Ag Connection - 02/02/2004 Wal-Mart opened supercenters in those communities, closing existing stores A job posting on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Jobnet Internet site says the store will be in Riverside Square--the retail development where Wal-Mart's 73,631-square-foot discount store closed when Wal-Mart opened its Prairie du Chien supercenter in March 2002 The job posting says store manager positions also are open for stores Tractor Supply will open in Tomah and Viroqua

Wednesday, January 21, 2004 11:53:48 AM ET NEW YORK, January 21 (New Ratings) Analysts at Robert W Baird maintain their "neutral" rating on Tractor Supply Company (TSCO), while raising their estimates for the company © 2004 New Ratings Tractor Supply Company Copyright © 2002 - 2004 New Ratings, a Joint Venture of and All content copyright New Ratings Republication or redistribution strictly

Currently Tractor Supply is located in three buildings totaling 60,0 square feet Net income on the year was up 50 percent to nearly $57 million, compared to net income of about $38 million in 2002 Throughout 2003, the company opened 31 new stores compared to 113 opened in 2002 The company operates a total of 463 stores in 30 states

Tractor Supply to open in 3 closed Wal-Marts: Viroqua, Tomah and Prairie du Chien Wal-Mart opened supercenters in those communities, closing existing stores The job posting says store manager positions also are open for stores Tractor Supply will open in Tomah and Viroqua Tomah Mayor Chuck Ludeking said Wednesday that Tractor Supply already has applied to the city for a sign permit at the 50,968-square-foot Wal-Mart discount store that closed when Wal-Mart opened its Tomah supercenter in February 2001

Tractor Supply plans to move from its location at 320 Plus Park Boulevard near where Interstates 440 and 24 converge Company President Jim Wright said one plus is that the move will give Tractor Supply a chance to consolidate its operations into a single building for better communications In a few possible locations, the company considered building a new office building Tractor Supply changed course, and the Financial Plaza building best fit its requirements, Smith said

Equipment of a Different Shade 02/13/2004 LOUISVILLE, Ky (DTN) -- Most farmers are familiar with the green, red and orange equipment of John Deere, Case-International and AGCO But in the rows and rows of machines at the National Farm Machinery Show, there are unfamiliar shades of all these colors "Krone has been in the U S since 1972 and specializes in commercial hay equipment," said Steven D Davies, territory manager for Krone

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 More agri credit needed: Hayat Bosan Mr Bosan said this while speaking on the inauguration of the agricultural credit training organized by the Agricultural Credit Department, State Bank of Pakistan, says an official statement released here He said government is undertaking pro-poor programs by improving productivity of the agriculture sector While pointing out short comings in the system, he said fair dealing and transparency in disbursement of agricultural credit now bears a question mark Staff Report

We have all read Ayitteys position on the use of tractors by Ghanaians farmers My first hand experience with a system that works extremely well is the AMASAMAN TRACTOR STATION From drinking water to farm work The issue is not tractors! Farmers can be organized in cooperatives which will in turn own these tractors Owning a well run tractor operation is very profitable in Ghana The issue is not the cost or maintenance of tractors

Business First Staff Writer Talk about the ballpark got Bats officials thinking, and the result is a new side business venture called Homefield Advantage Lawn Care LLC, according to Gary Ulmer, the team's president Homefield Advantage, which will be launched this spring, is a full-service lawn maintenance and landscaping operation that targets both residential and business customers and is staffed by Slugger Field's professional groundskeeping crew

Tractors, Combines, Tillage Equipment & More From John Deere's four-wheel-drive tractor boasting 500 horsepower, to lawnmowers that would groom any yard, there's something here for you The GT line for AGCO runs from 45 to 75 horsepower, with several models available CaseIH Brings Farmall Line Back This trend toward smaller tractors for the "part-time" or "weekend" farmer is one common through most tractor manufacturers now

2/14/2004 12:23 PM MATTHEWS, N C -- A man arrested in Matthews in connection with thousand of dollars in stolen goods has been linked to two rental storage units in Gaston County that also contained stolen property Emil Massad, 70, was arrested Wednesday and charged with stealing more than $100,0 in property from homes and businesses Matthews police said Massad bought the stolen goods and then resold them for huge profits

U S Farm Equipment Sales Are Looking Up Agricultural equipment manufacturers predict a modest increase in overall U S retail sales of farm tractors and a gain of nearly 10% in combine sales in 2004, according to the just-released "State of the Ag Industry" forecast produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) For Canada, overall tractor retail sales are also expected to grow slightly in 2004, while self-propelled combine sales are anticipated to decline by more than 6%

The National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 LOUISVILLE, Ky - Back for its 39th year, the National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 Free seminars Tractor pulls Combined with the National Farm Machinery Show is the excitement of the 36th annual Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta

National Farm Machinery Show brings hundreds of thousands back to Louisville By TONY HYATT / WHAS11 News A farm located about 65 miles south of Springfield Major farm equipment companies like John Deere, New Holland and Caterpillar are all represented "We have found the show to be one of the biggest indoor trade shows in the nation " The National Farm Machinery Show also has a major impact on Louisville's economy As for the Farm Machinery show admission is free to the public

National Farm Machinery Show expected to draw 300,0 LOUISVILLE, Ky The 2004 National Farm Machinery Show is, quite simply, the showcase for the future of agri-business, said show spokeswoman Amanda Storment Farm Journal Media once again will provide free farm business seminars on increasing farm returns and maximizing crop yields To request a free National Farm Machinery Show brochure, which includes Championship Tractor Pull ticket information, call (502) 367-5004 Article Comment Form

Nat'l Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off 02/12/2004 The show, which runs from Feb 11-14, is the largest indoor farm show in the nation and is continuing to expand, Amanda Storment, vice-president of public relations/media for the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center told DTN Tuesday Over 800 exhibits and products are present from all 50 states and three countries, making this show the seventh largest convention and trade show of any kind in the country

Nat'l Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off (02/12/2004) The show, which runs from Feb 11-14, is the largest indoor farm show in the nation and is continuing to expand, Amanda Storment, vice-president of public relations/media for the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center told DTN Tuesday Over 800 exhibits and products are present from all 50 states and three countries, making this show the seventh largest convention and trade show of any kind in the country

First-quarter sales increased 30 percent in the United States and Canada, and 26 percent in other markets Lane said Deere's sales increased in all of its product lines -- farm machinery, construction and forestry equipment, and consumer models Sales were strongest in North America, he said, and a weak dollar helped foreign sales Deere, which employs about 1,0 people in the Triangle, is the nation's largest maker of farm equipment, including John Deere tractors

Yahoo! News Thu, Feb 19, 2004 Sales Upturn Boosts Deere's Earnings Deere said sales of agricultural, construction and consumer products rose 29 percent in the United States and Canada and were up 26 percent in foreign markets for the quarter that ended Jan 31 Deere shares jumped $3 45, or 5 39 percent, to $67 46 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange ( - ) Deere is the nation's largest maker of farm equipment, including John Deere tractors

Feb 17, 2004 Net sales of the equipment operations were $2 912 billion as compared with $2 274 billion last year Equipment sales in the U S and Canada rose 29 percent, and net sales outside of these countries increased 26 percent This increase was mainly due to higher sales of ag equipment in South America and improved price realization, partially offset by a lower physical volume of sales in Europe

Kiplinger Store: Sales Upturn Boosts Deere's Earnings Deere said sales of agricultural, construction and consumer products rose 29 percent in the United States and Canada and were up 26 percent in foreign markets for the quarter that ended Jan 31 Deere shares jumped $3 45, or 5 39 percent, to $67 46 in morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange Deere is the nation's largest maker of farm equipment, including John Deere tractors

Strong sales boosted Deere & Co 's net income by 151 percent for the first quarter of 2004, company officials said Tuesday Deere's first quarter ended Jan 31 Deere's net equipment sales for the second quarter are forecast to be up about 30 percent Ag-equipment division sales increased 25 percent for the quarter, while commercial and consumer equipment division sales increased 18 percent and construction and forestry division sales increased 46 percent

Agricultural equipment sales rose 25 percent to $1 6 billion Construction and forestry equipment sales rose 46 percent to $746 million and commercial and consumer equipment sales rose 18 percent to $570 million, Deere said Deere said it expects sales of agricultural equipment to be up 20 percent to 22 percent in fiscal 2004 Construction and forestry equipment division sales also are expected to rise 20 percent to 22 percent, while commercial and consumer equipment division sales are expected to be up 11 percent to 13 percent

Agricultural equipment sales rose 25 percent to $1 6 billion Construction and forestry equipment sales rose 46 percent to $746 million and commercial and consumer equipment sales rose 18 percent to $570 million, Deere said Deere said it expects sales of agricultural equipment to be up 20 percent to 22 percent in fiscal 2004 Construction and forestry equipment division sales also are expected to rise 20 percent to 22 percent, while commercial and consumer equipment division sales are expected to be up 11 percent to 13 percent

THE traditions of viticulture and wine-production are rooted back in ancient times in these lands More than 80 per cent of the manufactured wine is exported to foreign markets Through the new law on wine and spirits, we have created a fund for the promotion of Bulgarian wine in which the state and the national viticulture and wine chamber participate on an equal footing following the same goal - advertising Bulgarian wine

Heading the push for an increase in home winemaking is Virginia grape grower Ken Carypidis, who believes the large volume of surplus grapes from this year's harvest represents a significant opportunity for members of the public to make their own wine Ann Scutchings knows the benefits of joining a wine club and "making" your own wine As the administrator of the RGS Wine Club, she has helped build one of the most successful amateur wine clubs in the state

Agricultural equipment sales rose 25 percent to $1 6 billion Construction and forestry equipment sales rose 46 percent to $746 million and commercial and consumer equipment sales rose 18 percent to $570 million, Deere said Deere said it expects sales of agricultural equipment to be up 20 percent to 22 percent in fiscal 2004 Deere shares rose $2 99, or 4 67 percent, to $67 00 Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange ( - )

(02/17/2004) LOUISVILLE, Ky (DTN) -- Livestock equipment companies do not have crystal balls, but manufacturers we interviewed at the National Farm Machinery Show last week seemed confident the future is not cloudy for livestock producers Filson manufactures cattle-handling equipment Dairy producers should begin to share in better market times as well, according to Emerson Snee, regional manager for the Paul Mueller Company of Springfield, Mo A factor that affects a dairy producers bottom line as much as milk prices is the milk-to-feed ratio

First-quarter sales increased 30 percent in the United States and Canada, and 26 percent in other markets Lane said Deere's sales increased in all of its product lines -- farm machinery, construction and forestry equipment, and consumer models Sales were strongest in North America, he said, and a weak dollar helped foreign sales Deere, which employs about 1,0 people in the Triangle, is the nation's largest maker of farm equipment, including John Deere tractors

Saturday February 21, 2004 Edition Bunker Hill receives grant Friday, February 20, 2004 09:20 pm Grant will help convert to digital By APRIL MIDDLETON Salina Journal BUNKER HILL Smoky Hill Public Television in Bunker Hill has been awarded a federal grant for $1,470,094 The facility will include a new tower, building, transmission equipment and associated processing, monitoring and test equipment The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that all television stations convert to digital signals by the end of 2006

Tractor Supply Company [TSCO] Chairman, CEO & Director to Open The NASDAQ Stock Market Company Celebrates 65 Year Business Anniversary and 10 Year Listing Anniversary -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/17/2004 -- What: In celebration of its 65th business anniversary and ten year listing anniversary, Tractor Supply Company [TSCO] will open The NASDAQ Stock Market NASDAQ listed: February 1994 Ticker: TSCO About Tractor Supply Company [TSCO]: Contacts:

In addition to offering bedding plants and lawn and garden supplies and tools, Chambersburg Lawn and Garden Center will sell pet food and supplies, including Agway, Iams, Eukanuba and ProPlan brands "It's everything," Helman said Helman, who plans to eventually build four additional greenhouses, says Chambersburg Lawn and Garden Center will stand out for service Depending on weather, Helman hopes to open for business March 1

State Officials Order Quarantine In Response To Avian Flu UPDATED: 4:09 pm EST February 20, 2004 Officials said there have been no cases of the Avian flu in Maryland, but some poultry flocks in Delaware have tested positive for the disease The movement or transport of poultry manure within or into the restricted area, removal of poultry manure from any poultry house inside the restricted area, and the spreading of poultry manure within the restricted area

Alamo Group Ltd , the company's European subsidiary, will manage the French company from its headquarters in Salford Priors, England, if the transaction is approved by French authorities "Rousseau machines have an established reputation for excellence and this is a significant and logical acquisition for Alamo Group Europe," adds Alamo Group Europe's Managing Director Geoffrey Davies The Alamo Group's product line includes tractor and truck mounted equipment, street sweepers, front end loaders and backhoe and related after market parts and services

By Kay Luna No one holding tickets at the April House Child Advocacy Center raffle in August stood a fair chance to win the top prize, a John Deere lawn tractor valued at $1,300, state police said Investigators believe the winner already had been arranged by two former center administrators who were charged last week with felony theft for rigging the raffle and then selling the prize to cover costs of the unsuccessful fund-raiser State Police Sgt Jerome Costliow said 39-year-old Kari Koster of Geneseo, Ill , and 36-year-old Angela Reid of Clinton did not personally profit from the scheme

I just had to be here Retired since 2002 after almost 37 years with Deere, mostly at Deere Harvester Works, he still feels proud when he sees a 50-year-old tractor still running in the field Like DeShane, retiree Pete Gradert, of Geneseo, Ill , followed the family tradition by working for Deere for 37 years as a tool and die maker at John Deere Spreader Works and later at Harvester

Winners at John Deere Day were: (Men)Deere Hunt-$100 Carolyn James, $50 Lindsey Lowe, $10 LuAnn Schaeffer, $10 Carolyn James, $10 Carolyn James, $5 Shirley Olson, $5 Janet Sowers, $5 JoEllen Edmunds, $5 Linda Keating, $5 Mary Lu Anderson (2), $5 LuAnn Schaeffer (2), $5 Carolyn James (5) Afternoon Show (Ladies)-$50 Mary Shortness, $25 Julie Newell, $25 Linda Keating Deere Hunt-$100 Lindsey Lowe, $50 Melinda Melhouse, $10 Margie Shelby, $10 Paula Churchill, $10 Martha Sweeney, $5 Paula Churchill, $5 Lindsey Lowe (2), Margie Shelby (2), Linda Keating (3), $5 Virginia Churchill, $5 Julia May, $5 Mary Newell, $5 Janice Lowe, $5 Mary Lu Anderson, $5 Julie Newell, $5 Anna Murk

The National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 LOUISVILLE, Ky - Back for its 39th year, the National Farm Machinery Show returns to the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, Feb 11-14 Free seminars Tractor pulls Combined with the National Farm Machinery Show is the excitement of the 36th annual Championship Tractor Pull, sponsored by Syngenta

National Farm Machinery Show brings hundreds of thousands back to Louisville By TONY HYATT / WHAS11 News A farm located about 65 miles south of Springfield Major farm equipment companies like John Deere, New Holland and Caterpillar are all represented "We have found the show to be one of the biggest indoor trade shows in the nation " The National Farm Machinery Show also has a major impact on Louisville's economy As for the Farm Machinery show admission is free to the public

National Farm Machinery Show expected to draw 300,0 LOUISVILLE, Ky The 2004 National Farm Machinery Show is, quite simply, the showcase for the future of agri-business, said show spokeswoman Amanda Storment Farm Journal Media once again will provide free farm business seminars on increasing farm returns and maximizing crop yields To request a free National Farm Machinery Show brochure, which includes Championship Tractor Pull ticket information, call (502) 367-5004 Article Comment Form

Nat'l Farm Machinery Show Kicks Off (02/12/2004) The show, which runs from Feb 11-14, is the largest indoor farm show in the nation and is continuing to expand, Amanda Storment, vice-president of public relations/media for the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center told DTN Tuesday Over 800 exhibits and products are present from all 50 states and three countries, making this show the seventh largest convention and trade show of any kind in the country

LATEST NEWS February 11, 2004 SunTrust Robinson Humphrey initiates coverage of Tractor Supply Tractor Supply (Nasdaq: TSCO) stock closed Feb 11 at $43 73 on volume of about 500,0 shares Net sales for the company's fourth quarter came in at $389 million for the retail farm and ranch store chain Net income on the year was up 50 percent to nearly $57 million, compared to net income of about $38 million in 2002 © 2004 American City Business Journals Inc

Wisconsin Ag Connection - 02/02/2004 Wal-Mart opened supercenters in those communities, closing existing stores A job posting on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Jobnet Internet site says the store will be in Riverside Square--the retail development where Wal-Mart's 73,631-square-foot discount store closed when Wal-Mart opened its Prairie du Chien supercenter in March 2002 The job posting says store manager positions also are open for stores Tractor Supply will open in Tomah and Viroqua

LATEST NEWS February 17, 2004 Tractor Supply announces benchmarks for half-year Tractor Supply (Nasdaq: TSCO) expects to see net income in the $69 million range for the year For the first half of last year, the company's net sales were $723 million and had net income of $14 million At the end of 2003, the company operated 463 stores in 30 states © 2004 American City Business Journals Inc

Tractor Supply to open in 3 closed Wal-Marts: Viroqua, Tomah and Prairie du Chien Wal-Mart opened supercenters in those communities, closing existing stores The job posting says store manager positions also are open for stores Tractor Supply will open in Tomah and Viroqua Tomah Mayor Chuck Ludeking said Wednesday that Tractor Supply already has applied to the city for a sign permit at the 50,968-square-foot Wal-Mart discount store that closed when Wal-Mart opened its Tomah supercenter in February 2001

Tractor Supply plans to move from its location at 320 Plus Park Boulevard near where Interstates 4