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  IL (October 2, 2006) &#151; Deere &amp; Company today said it expects to release
  commentary on September 2006 retail sales next week. The company&#146;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.</font></p>
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  statement will provide comment about the AEM data and other information
  concerning company retail sales of farm machinery, construction equipment,
  and commercial and consumer equipment.</font></p>
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  company&#146;s comments will be available on the Internet at www.JohnDeere.com, or
  by phone at (309) 765-5149, for several days following the AEM announcement.
  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.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">About&nbsp;John&nbsp;Deere:&nbsp;John&nbsp;Deere&nbsp;(Deere
  &amp; Company-NYSE:DE) is the world&#146;s leading manufacturer of agricultural
  and forestry equipment; a major manufacturer of construction equipment; and a
  leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care.
  Additionally, John&nbsp;Deere&nbsp;manufactures engines used in heavy
  equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that
  support the core businesses. Since its founding in 1837, the company has
  established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance
  that endures to customers worldwide.</font></p>
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  <p style="margin:0pt 0pt .0001pt;"><i><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;letter-spacing:-.15pt;">/s/ Marc A. Howze</font></i></p>
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