Replies to post #9185 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

[DewDiligence]

DE adds high-profile director—former Senator and Governor (Nebraska) and former US Secretary of Agriculture:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/315189/000110465915000894/a15-1190_1ex99d1.htm

[DewDiligence]

DE lays off workers in agriculture division while hiring in construction division:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/deere-announces-factory-workforce-adjustments-133000528.html

The ag division generates about 85% of DE’s profits (excluding the unconsolidated finance subsidiary).