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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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What Happens When Pigs Adapt to High Soybean Meal Diets? - Gustavo Lima

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In this special rerun episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Gustavo Lima, PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University, discusses how grow-finish pigs respond to high soybean meal diets. He explains the initial drop in feed intake, changes in backfat, later adaptation, energy efficiency, amino acid utilization, and the rise in nitrogen excretion at higher inclusion levels. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/...

“Once they got adapted to the diet, they can handle higher levels of inclusion of soybean meal.”

Meet the guest: Gustavo Lima / gustavo-lima-a9867127 is a PhD candidate in Animal Science at Iowa State University whose work focuses on swine nutrition, ingredient characterization, energy metabolism, caloric efficiency, and applied data analysis. With more than 15 years of experience in swine production across Latin America, Gustavo also brings expertise in environmental control, performance evaluation, barn ventilation, and grow-finish housing. Learn more from Gustavo Lima on The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.