DEERE & CO — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2021

Jan 8, 2021

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* Exercise Your Right to Vote *Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on February 24, 2021.

DEERE & COMPANY

DEERE & COMPANY SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE MOLINE, IL 61265

Meeting Information
Meeting Type:	Annual
For holders as of:	December 31, 2020

Date: February 24, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. CST
Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DE2021.

The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. There will be no physical location at which shareholders may attend the meeting. To participate in the meeting via the Internet, please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DE2021 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page).

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.

— Before You Vote — How to Access the Proxy Materials

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
Notice of the 2021 Annual Meeting, the Fiscal 2020 Proxy Statement, Form of Proxy, and the Fiscal 2020 Annual Report
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— How To Vote — Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

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Before The Meeting:
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During The Meeting:
Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DE2021. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow → XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

Voting Items

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all Nominees.

1a.	Election of Director:	Tamra A. Erwin
1b.	Election of Director:	Alan C. Heuberger
1c.	Election of Director:	Charles O. Holliday, Jr.
1d.	Election of Director:	Dipak C. Jain
1e.	Election of Director:	Michael O. Johanns
1f.	Election of Director:	Clayton M. Jones
1g.	Election of Director:	John C. May
1h.	Election of Director:	Gregory R. Page
1i.	Election of Director:	Sherry M. Smith
1j.	Election of Director:	Dmitri L. Stockton
1k.	Election of
Director:	Sheila G.
Talton

The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following Proposal:
2.	Advisory vote on executive compensation
The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following Proposal:
3.	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Deere's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2021