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August 12, 2016
The Case of the Lost Pocket Knife | John Deere
Leonard Mroczkowski cherished the pocket knife he had been given at a Timberjack event. So much that he gave it to his son, when he deployed to Iraq.
August 12, 2016
Getting Young People into the Logging Industry | John Deere
Each summer, young people in northwest Louisiana learn the basics of logging in the Timber Harvesting Equipment Operator course (THEO).
July 01, 2016
The Future of Logging and Loggers | John Deere
The timber industry is changing rapidly, and loggers need to take a progressive business approach to survive. There is good news and bad news for loggers.
July 01, 2016
What Can Loggers Do About Recruiting Challenges | John Deere
For an industry that faces many challenges, recruiting is perhaps the largest. Find tips here to improve your recruiting efforts.
March 11, 2016
Playing it Safe | John Deere
As a logger, many things are competing for your attention. A harsh and changing environment. Long hours. Looming deadlines. Managing a fleet and crews. Any one of these could distract you from operating safely, which is why it is so essential that safety remain a focus in everything you do. Today’s machines are equipped with modern safety features, but at the end of the day, keeping your work environment safe is up to you and your fellow loggers.
March 11, 2016
Woman of the Woods | John Deere
After her husband, Donald Smith, passed away from lung cancer in 2000, Shirley Chason faced a tough decision. Should she take over the reins of Donald Smith Logging and continue on, or should she sell the company?
February 12, 2016
Developing a Culture of Safety | John Deere
Forestry can be a dangerous industry but there are important steps that can (and should) be taken to ensure the safety and health of everyone on a logging team. There is a wealth of information available on safety in the workplace and safety programs within the workplace but there are several common themes.
January 11, 2016
A Drive Toward Safety | John Deere
You're a good driver with a proven safety record. Why should you worry about driving on forest roads; they can’t be that much different, right?
December 08, 2015
Changing the Forestry Game | John Deere
In January, our first M-Series harvester rolled off the assembly line at our factory in Dubuque, Iowa. And our first M-Series customer, Andrew Jaroche of Maples Sawmill in Hessel, Michigan, was excited about taking delivery of this machine at a Gold Key Ceremony.
December 08, 2015
Going Beyond the Numbers | John Deere
No matter what kind of business or operation you have, you work hard to keep building and growing through the natural cycle of ups and downs.