2010 News Releases and Information

LENEXA, Kansas (February 8, 2010) — John Deere is proud to announce Ryan Estis of New Iberia, La. was awarded a brand new John Deere Z930A ZTrak PRO zero-turn radius mower as the winner of a national John Deere sweepstakes.

"We are honored to present Mr. Estis with a new ZTrak 900 Series mower, the newest addition to John Deere's commercial mowing line-up," said Chase Tew, John Deere Tactical Brand Manager, Commercial Mowing. "The new ZTrak PRO 900s are the most productive, smoothest operating, easiest to use mowers we've ever built, and we expect the Z930A will certainly be a great addition to Mr. Estis's fleet."

Hi-Crop Equipment, a John Deere dealer based out of New Iberia, awarded Estis the equipment on December 18, 2009. James Cundiff, a John Deere factory representative from Thibodaux, La. was there to present the keys to Estis at the dealership. The sweepstakes was open to all U.S. and Canadian citizens (excluding residents of Quebec) and 243 dealers participated in the special event.

"Winning this lawn mower really helps my business and I am truly grateful," said Ryan Estis, winner of the sweepstakes. "John Deere truly goes the extra mile to satisfy its customers, and gives back to the people that put them at the top."

Estis is the owner and operator of Estis Lawn Care – a local landscape and commercial grounds care company serving the New Iberia and Lafayette area for more than twelve years.

John Deere (Deere & Company — NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for agriculture, forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.