John Deere Announces Its 2024 Startup Collaborators

Jan 25, 2024

MOLINE, Illinois — Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) announced the names of six companies chosen for its 2024 Startup Collaborator program. The John Deere Startup Collaborator program was launched in 2019 to enhance and deepen the company's interaction with startup companies whose technology could add value for ag and construction customers.

"The startup program is mutually beneficial for John Deere and the startup companies that participate," said Dennis Muszalski, VP, Module & Electrification Systems Engineering. "The program is based on finding benefits for our customers. The goal is to learn together and explore new ways to help customers unlock more value in ways they never thought possible."

The companies participating in the 2024 Startup Collaborator include:

Constellr — a company measuring land surface temperature and water from its own satellites at unprecedented accuracy levels to enable insights for a more sustainable future.
Geminos — an artificial intelligence company empowering businesses to understand and leverage causality for enhanced decision-making.
SB Quantum — a quantum sensing company focused on navigation based on a novel quantum magnetometer.
Fermata Energy — a leader in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional charging platform technology.
goFlux — a Brazil based logistics company focused on digital solutions to connect the ecosystem for freight transactions.
Cloudscape Labs — a production management software company focused on providing job site visibility across the construction team to help meet production, cost, and safety targets.

Source : John Deere

Video: NEW PowerStar Electro Command Tractor from New Holland

Alex Berwager, Livestock and Dairy Business Manager for New Holland North America, introduces the PowerStar 120 Electro Command — a next-generation utility tractor built for power, comfort, and operator efficiency.

This latest addition to the PowerStar family brings modern styling, upgraded lifting performance, and precision control to daily farm operations, making it an ideal choice for livestock, hay, and dairy producers.

Key Highlights in This Video:

Modern Styling: New hood design gives the PowerStar a bold, updated look consistent with New Holland’s latest tractor lineup.

Enhanced Operator Comfort: Features front axle suspension, cab suspension, and an updated suspended seat for smooth, fatigue-free operation during long hours.

Unmatched Lift Capacity: The rear hitch now offers up to 10,000 lbs of lift capacity — nearly double that of competing tractors in its class.

Electro Command Transmission: A 16×16 semi-powershift system provides effortless shifting — eight gears in A/B range and eight in C/D, with clutch-free shifting within ranges.

Electronic Mid-Mount Joystick: Combines transmission shifting and loader control in one ergonomic handle, improving loader cycle efficiency and operator convenience.

Ease of Operation: Designed for simplicity and performance, making it a reliable workhorse for daily chores, loader tasks, and light fieldwork.