Ag Tech Students 2022

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21st Century Equipment is pleased to announce the following students have been accepted into the 21st Century Equipment-sponsored John Deere Ag Tech program for 2022. These high school graduates will attend Southeast Community College in Milford enrolled in the John Deere Ag Tech program. 21st Century Equipment awards these students with a brand new Snap-On… Continue reading Ag Tech Students 2022

From Scottsbluff to Kherson: Alex Tkachenko’s Story

On February 24, 2022, Alex Tkachenko awoke to the sound of explosions. As export coordinator at 21st Century Equipment, Alex was visiting family in his hometown of Kherson, Ukraine, during a business trip to the country. Little did he know he would bear witness to the day Russia invaded Ukraine, effectively igniting a war between the two nations.

Sugar Beet Spotlight: John Deere 8 Series & 9 Series

Sugar beets are one of the most common plants used to produce refined sugar. Nebraska alone is responsible for the production of 1.3 million tons of sugar beets each year. John Deere 8 Series and 9 Series tractors are pivotal in taking this crop from farm to table.

Owen Palm, 2022 Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement honoree

Owen Palm is the owner and founder 16 Nebraska John Deere dealerships and the former CEO of Western Sugar Cooperative. He served as the co-chair of BluePrint Nebraska, and has been a strong supporter of UNL’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Western Nebraska Community College and various natural resources groups, among other entities.