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Louis Dreyfus Company Partners With John Deere Simplify Data Management for Regenerative Ag

John Deere & Louis Dreyfus Company announced a partnership to streamline data management for farmers adopting regenerative ag practices.
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Key Takeaways

  • John Deere and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have announced a partnership to streamline data management for farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices.
  • The initiative aims to reduce the time and effort required for manual data collection and empower farmers with real-time insights for agronomic and economic decisions.
  • The collaboration initially targets 200 farmers managing 100,000 acres of soy, corn, and cotton in the U.S., with plans for global expansion.
  • John Deere Operations Center will provide farmers with tools to track and document practices, enabling participation in low-carbon incentive programs like the US 45Z tax credit.
  • LDC will deliver regeneratively grown commodities with enhanced traceability across supply chains.

Louis Dreyfus Company & John Deere’s Partnership Overview

John Deere and LDC have announced a collaborative effort to support farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices through enhanced digital tools. The partnership focuses on simplifying the often time-consuming process of data collection, empowering farmers to improve decision-making, and driving environmental and financial sustainability.

“John Deere and LDC have a shared vision for advancing both financial and environmental sustainability through digital capabilities,” said Jan Christoph Kabath, LDC’s Head of Sustainability & Energy Transition.

Chris Winkler, Director of Digital Software & Solutions at John Deere, added, “By equipping farmers with the latest equipment, technology, and data solutions, we can empower them to unlock new value, improving their financial outcomes and the sustainability of their operations.”


Real-Time Insights for Regenerative Practices

John Deere Operations Center is at the core of the partnership, providing farmers with tools for real-time data management and decision-making. Key benefits include:

  • Real-Time Farm Insights: Farmers can access data on operations, including metrics that support regenerative agriculture practices.
  • Documentation for Incentive Programs: Farmers can document regenerative practices to participate in programs such as the US 45Z tax credit, which rewards low-carbon feedstock production.

LDC will complement these efforts by ensuring regeneratively grown commodities are traceable and verifiable throughout supply chains, meeting the demand for sustainable products from downstream customers.


Pilot Phase and Expansion Plans

The initiative will begin with a pilot program involving 200 farmers managing a combined 100,000 acres of soy, corn, and cotton in the U.S. by April 2025. Following the pilot, the program will expand globally to include all row crops, creating a broader pathway for farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices.


Supporting a Sustainable Future

The collaboration between John Deere and LDC highlights their shared commitment to promoting sustainability in agriculture by leveraging digital solutions and fostering industry-wide collaboration.

“Through partnerships like these, we can integrate advanced data management technologies with regenerative agriculture practices, reaffirming our commitment to promoting sustainable agricultural production,” said Kabath.

By simplifying data management and enabling farmers to participate in incentive programs, this initiative seeks to address global challenges in food production and environmental sustainability while supporting farmers in their transition to regenerative agriculture.

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