Deere & Company
[[Image Removed]]   One John Deere Place, Moline, IL 61265 USA
                    Phone: 309-765-8000
                    www.JohnDeere.com

DEERE TO RELEASE MONTHLY RETAIL-SALES COMMENT

MOLINE, IL (2 July, 2012) -- Deere & Company today said it expects to release commentary on June retail sales next week. The company's statement will be available in the form of a recorded message, accessible by telephone or over the Internet, after the monthly announcement of industry sales by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The AEM report is normally made public on or around the tenth day of the month.

Deere's statement will provide comment about the AEM data and other information concerning company retail sales of farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.

The company's comments will be available on the Internet at www.JohnDeere.com/Investors, or by phone at (309) 765-5149. The information is expected to be available by telephone shortly before it is posted on the website.

Other information regarding developments at Deere may also be posted on the company website from time to time.

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.