# John Deere CEO: Farming's Future, Autonomous Tractors and AI in the Field

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Published: 2026-09-02T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does farming look like when the tractor drives itself? Nicolai Tangen sits down with John May, CEO of John Deere, to explore how a 190-year-old tractor maker became one of the most advanced technology companies in agriculture. They discuss AI-powered computer vision that cut herbicide use by 60%, the shift toward subscription-based farming technology, and John Deere's ambition to make US corn production fully autonomous by 2030. May also opens up about navigating a tough farm-income cycle, rebuilding trust after the "right to repair" dispute, and his leadership philosophy of putting the customer first, shaped by his own rural upbringing in Maine. Tune in for an insightful conversation! In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our weekly wrap-up on Friday’s. The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Håkon Klemsdal. Background research was conducted by Karoline Woie.   Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Investment Management - YouTube Want to learn more about the fund? The fund | Norges Bank Investment Management (nbim.no) Follow Nicolai Tangen on LinkedIn: Nicolai Tangen | LinkedIn Follow NBIM on LinkedIn: Norges Bank Investment Management: Administrator for bedriftsside | LinkedIn Follow NBIM on Instagram: Explore Norges Bank Investment Management on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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