John Deere announces the new John Deere App Center which is a convenient mobile app, designed specifically for John Deere equipment users.

The ribbon was cut as members of the lakes community celebrated RDO Equipments official grand opening for its new location in Hawley Friday.

Due to the growing popularity of its 6R Series Tractors to handle many farm, ranch and commercial chores and right-of-way maintenance, John Deere introduces three small-frame 6R models for 2015.

John Deere and Michelin Tweel Technologies today announce the new Michelin X Tweel Turf for commercial ZTrak mowers during GIE+EXPO 2014.

A full set of Rural Lifestyle Dealer staff reporters hit the GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., October 22-24, 2014. They shot video, "tweeted" and "facebooked" along the way. Here is just a sampling of some of the news and products they found.

John Deere continues to update its commercial zero-turn offerings with the new Z997R Diesel ZTrak. The Z997R features a powerful 37.4 hp Final Tier 4 diesel engine, providing a workhorse solution for customers needing a large zero-turn mower in all conditions, including tall and wet grass. The Z997R is available with a 60-inch or 72-inch 7-Iron PRO side discharge deck, an industry exclusive 60-inch 7-Iron PRO Mulch On Demand deck, or a 60-inch 7-gauge fabricated rear discharge deck.

John Deere has made changes to its high- spec 5M model lineup, popular with rural property owners, farmers and ranchers, turf maintenance customers, and governmental agencies.

John Deere is offering two new special edition Gator utility vehicles bound to turn some heads.

Lakeland Equipment sells new and used tractors, farm equipment and lawn-care equipment. The dealership has grown substantially and now has six locations in and around Monroe County and was recently named as one of the top small businesses in the Democrat and Chronicle's "Top Workplaces" program.

Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $980.7 million, or $2.65 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30, compared with $1.084 billion, or $2.76 per share, for the same period last year.