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A John Deere sign outside the Moline John Deere Cylinder division on April 1.

How will John Deere’s first driverless tractor impact the labor workforce in the Quad Cities?

Chloe Baxter April 9, 2022

John Deere has just announced the release of its first driverless tractor, set to be available for purchase later in 2022. The innovative technology allows farmers to till their fields through their smartphones...

Augie Acres cultivates more than just produce

Augie Acres cultivates more than just produce

September 2, 2013

Three months, two majors, and one acre represent senior Erek Bell’s summer internship at Augie Acres. The Geography and Scandinavian Studies major spent his summer toiling away, working for 20 to 30...

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