John Deere
John Deere, founded in 1837, is a leading global manufacturer of agricultural machinery, diesel engines, and equipment for forestry, construction, lawn and turf care, landscaping, and irrigation. The company is renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation. It operates through various subsidiaries, including John Deere Capital Corporation, which provides financing and leasing options for retail purchases of both new and used equipment. This division also offers wholesale financing for dealer inventories and credit services for international exports. John Deere has a significant presence in markets across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and various regions in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. In addition to its manufacturing and financing operations, the company engages in philanthropic efforts through the John Deere Foundation, focusing on creating opportunities for communities to overcome challenges and foster prosperity.
Harvest Profit, Inc. is a software company based in Fargo, North Dakota, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a suite of farm management tools designed to assist farmers in making informed financial and risk management decisions. The company's application software enables users to track farm costs, profits, grain marketing positions, and inventory. It features intuitive farm profit and loss tracking, a what-if analysis tool, and a grain marketing plan builder, along with ongoing tutorials focused on farm business management. As of November 2020, Harvest Profit operates as a subsidiary of Deere & Company.