John Deere Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
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John Deere (NYSE: DE) has been named presenting sponsor of the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies on August 13. The company will be integrated into national campaigns, the game broadcast, and onsite fan experiences.
In collaboration with MLB Together, John Deere will co-host a volunteer event to pack about 260,000 meals for Iowa families with River Bend Food Bank. According to John Deere, its foundation will also support the Big Hits. Bigger Impact. campaign, donating one million meals to Feeding America, extending impact beyond Iowa.
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News Market Reaction – DE
In the Jul 20 session, DE declined 1.88%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 08 | Regulatory repair agreement | Neutral | -1.1% | FTC and five states agreement expanded access to diagnostic and repair tools. |
| May 27 | Quarterly dividend | Positive | +0.1% | Quarterly dividend of $1.62 per share declared for August 10 payment. |
| May 27 | Supplier recognition | Positive | +0.1% | Thoughtworks received Partner-level supplier recognition in Deere's Achieving Excellence Program. |
| May 21 | Second-quarter earnings report | Negative | -5.2% | Second-quarter net income of $1.773 billion fell from $1.804 billion year over year. |
| May 06 | Earnings date announcement | Neutral | +2.8% | Second-quarter 2026 earnings call scheduled for May 21 at 9:00 a.m. Central. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical reactions were mixed, with positive supplier and dividend items near flat while the earnings report drew a larger negative reaction.
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John Deere and Major League Baseball celebrate the connection between agriculture, community, and America's pastime
The MLB at Field of Dreams game celebrates the longstanding connection between baseball, agriculture, and rural America. Rooted in hard work, resilience, and stewardship of the land, these traditions have shaped the region for generations and continue to bring people together both on and off the field.
In collaboration with MLB Together, MLB's community outreach platform, John Deere and MLB will co-host a volunteer meal-packing event that brings together employees, dealers and customers of John Deere to pack approximately 260,000 meals for families across
While volunteers make an impact locally, the John Deere Foundation's commitment extends beyond
"Few places better capture the values that have shaped farming communities for generations than Field of Dreams," said Jen Hartmann, Director of Brand Management at John Deere. "This event shines a national spotlight on the values that define farming communities; hard work, resilience, and a deep connection to the land. We're proud to partner with MLB to honor those roots and create opportunities to make a positive impact."
As presenting sponsor, John Deere will be integrated throughout the MLB at Field of Dreams game experience, from the event's national campaigns and game broadcast to immersive fan experiences onsite.
Follow along for details on programming, community engagement and in-stadium experiences by visiting JohnDeere.com/MLB.
About Deere & Company
It doesn't matter if you've never driven a tractor, mowed a lawn, or operated a dozer. With John Deere's role in helping produce food, fiber, fuel, and infrastructure, we work for every single person on the planet. It all started nearly 200 years ago with a steel plow. Today, John Deere drives innovation in agriculture, construction, forestry, turf, power systems, and more. For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/
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