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John May

Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Deere

Search every verified John May interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. John May, chairman and CEO of Deere & Company, discussed the company's technological advancements in an August 2026 podcast interview. He highlighted the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture, including computer vision systems that distinguish between healthy plants and weeds, which he said has reduced herbicide application by 60%. May also described the company's goal to have a fully autonomous corn production system in the U.S. by 2030, covering tillage, planting, spraying, and harvesting without an operator. May also spoke about the broader availability of agricultural data, noting that farmers now have multiple years of information at their fingertips, allowing them to compare decisions and outcomes. He emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives within his team, stating that he values input from individuals with different experiences and backgrounds.

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