X0201 4 2004-03-15 0 0000315189 DEERE & CO DE 0001196260 JENKINS JAMES R C/O DEERE & CO ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE MOLINE IL 61265 0 1 0 0 Senior V.P. & General Counsel $1 Par Common Stock 2004-03-15 4 F 0 609 64.06 D 46121 D References to Deere & Company common stock includes associated preferred stock rights. Withholding of shares to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock under the John Deere Restricted Stock Plan. Includes 20,732 restricted stock units subject to restrictions or limitations under the John Deere Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan. Shares are not held by reporting person during the period of limitation or restriction. Units include the ability to have shares withheld to satisfy income tax obligations. /s/ James H. Becht, Secretary, Deere & Company, Under Power of Attorney 2004-03-17