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John Deere seeks dynamic face for social media

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John Deere is calling upon Gen Z's vibrant energy and social media acumen through the introduction of their "chief tractor officer" role. The new position is aimed at invigorating John Deere's engagement with younger audiences and demonstrating the everyday importance of agriculture and construction industries.

The search for the ideal candidate is backed by NFL quarterback Brock Purdy and features appearances from various celebrities, including NBA's Tyrese Haliburton and social media phenomenon Tariq, the "Corn Kid." The role involves traveling around the U.S., capturing the diverse ways in which agriculture integrates into our daily routines, from sports turf management to national park maintenance.

Applicants are asked to submit a compelling short-form video that highlights their ability to generate engaging, creative content. John Deere emphasizes the need for a candidate who embodies "main character energy" and can produce "face-melting" social media posts.

This unique role not only offers a chance to lead John Deere's digital storytelling but also engages with a crucial, emerging audience, ensuring that the legacy of agriculture continues to resonate with the next generation. Through this campaign, John Deere reinforces its commitment to innovation and connectivity in the digital age.


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White rot, also known as sclerotinia, is a common agricultural fungal disease caused by various virulent species of Sclerotinia. It initially affects the root system (mycelium) before spreading to the aerial parts through the dissemination of spores.

Sclerotinia is undoubtedly a disease of major economic importance, and very damaging in the event of a heavy attack.

All these attacks come from the primary inoculum stored in the soil: sclerotia. These forms of resistance can survive in the soil for over 10 years, maintaining constant contamination of susceptible host crops, causing symptoms on the crop and replenishing the soil inoculum with new sclerotia.