C & B Operations Top-notch products and outstanding service help keep farmers rolling more accurately than ever." What began with a pair of farmers in South Dakota in the 1980s has become a significant force when it comes to agricul- tural equipment in Southwest Minnesota. beans," Zimmerman said. "We also have equipment for barley, canola, sorghum, wheat, hay, alfalfa, sugar beets and even potatoes. As importantly, C & B provides the best in after-the-sale service. ment. The CEO of John Deere said they used to be an equipment manufacturer that offered tech- nology, but they're becoming a technology company that manu- factures equipment. Ag manage ment solutions go way beyond just auto-steer tractors and GPS technology. C & B Operations originated in Gettysburg, S.D., when Dan Cro nin and Rod Burwell purchased the local John Deere dealership in the 1980s. "Parts and service-keeping our customers up and going is a huge part of our business," Zim- merman said. "We service a pret- ty broad area as a whole. Even out of our St. James store, we'll service from south of Mankato to up by Sleepy Eye. "John Deere develops all its own AMS equipment, so custom- ers can get all the sales, service and support in one location." Since then, C & B has expanded to include 37 locations in South- west Minnesota, Western Iowa, much of South Dakota, Southern Montana, Northern Wyoming and Eastern Idaho. "But it goes well beyond farm equipment. We also have residen tial lawn and garden equipment. We offer lawn tractors, zero-turn mowers and larger commercial mowers and turf management equipment for golf courses and other businesses. We offer skid steers, mini excavators and forage harvesters. We also carry other brands for consumer chainsaws and weed whips. With so much corn and soybeans here, you tend to see the same types of equip. ment, but John Deere also offers things like cotton pickers and harvesters for peanuts." The technological advances in farming are designed to make farming more efficient and less time consuming. While the reach of C & B is ex- tensive, the core values at each lo- cation are the same: strong work ethic, family values and outstand. ing John Deere equipment. "Breakdowns happen in farm ing, and having the product and the know-how to get farmers back in the field quicker is criti cal. With the reach of our com- pany, we're able to get parts and products to our stores quickly. We have a parts run through Minnesota and Iowa. If we don't have a part or a product at our St. James location but on hand at another store, we can get it at no extra cost to the customer, usually within a matter of hours. That helps keep our customers rolling. Having high-quality products is the key to any successful busi- ness. That's especially true for C & B. "The accuracy of the plant- ing delivery system is amazing and the seed spacing is second to none." Zimmerman said. "To day's tractors are designed to be more fuel efficient. Being able to run at lower RPMs not only helps reduce emissions but helps increase efficiency. Planters are larger, but they're more accurate at higher rates of speed. The size and efficiency of equipment have dramatically increased. Farmers can cover ground quickly, but also Travis Zimmerman, manager of C & B's St. James location, said that C & B and John Deere offer equipment to meet the needs of farmers planting a wide variety of crops. "John Deere makes a phe nomenal, high-quality product," Zimmerman said. "John Deere also continues to expand on technology in farming equip. "Most importantly, a huge thank you to all of our custom- ers. We wouldn't be here without you." "Obviously, in this area, the crops are heavily corn and soy. JOHN DEERE C&B SHOWING UP FOR YOU SEASON AFTER SEASON C & B-ST. JAMES, MINNESOTA (507) 375-3144 | 71330 TIELL DRIVE C & B - JACKSON, MINNESOTA (507) 847-5832 | 151 800TH ST VISIT US AT CBEQUIPMENT.COM C & B Operations Top - notch products and outstanding service help keep farmers rolling more accurately than ever . " What began with a pair of farmers in South Dakota in the 1980s has become a significant force when it comes to agricul tural equipment in Southwest Minnesota . beans , " Zimmerman said . " We also have equipment for barley , canola , sorghum , wheat , hay , alfalfa , sugar beets and even potatoes . As importantly , C & B provides the best in after - the - sale service . ment . The CEO of John Deere said they used to be an equipment manufacturer that offered tech nology , but they're becoming a technology company that manu factures equipment . Ag manage ment solutions go way beyond just auto - steer tractors and GPS technology . C & B Operations originated in Gettysburg , S.D. , when Dan Cro nin and Rod Burwell purchased the local John Deere dealership in the 1980s . " Parts and service - keeping our customers up and going is a huge part of our business , " Zim merman said . " We service a pret ty broad area as a whole . Even out of our St. James store , we'll service from south of Mankato to up by Sleepy Eye . " John Deere develops all its own AMS equipment , so custom ers can get all the sales , service and support in one location . " Since then , C & B has expanded to include 37 locations in South west Minnesota , Western Iowa , much of South Dakota , Southern Montana , Northern Wyoming and Eastern Idaho . " But it goes well beyond farm equipment . We also have residen tial lawn and garden equipment . We offer lawn tractors , zero - turn mowers and larger commercial mowers and turf management equipment for golf courses and other businesses . We offer skid steers , mini excavators and forage harvesters . We also carry other brands for consumer chainsaws and weed whips . With so much corn and soybeans here , you tend to see the same types of equip . ment , but John Deere also offers things like cotton pickers and harvesters for peanuts . " The technological advances in farming are designed to make farming more efficient and less time consuming . While the reach of C & B is ex tensive , the core values at each lo cation are the same : strong work ethic , family values and outstand . ing John Deere equipment . " Breakdowns happen in farm ing , and having the product and the know - how to get farmers back in the field quicker is criti cal . With the reach of our com pany , we're able to get parts and products to our stores quickly . We have a parts run through Minnesota and Iowa . If we don't have a part or a product at our St. James location but on hand at another store , we can get it at no extra cost to the customer , usually within a matter of hours . That helps keep our customers rolling . Having high - quality products is the key to any successful busi ness . That's especially true for C & B. " The accuracy of the plant ing delivery system is amazing and the seed spacing is second to none . " Zimmerman said . " To day's tractors are designed to be more fuel efficient . Being able to run at lower RPMs not only helps reduce emissions but helps increase efficiency . Planters are larger , but they're more accurate at higher rates of speed . The size and efficiency of equipment have dramatically increased . Farmers can cover ground quickly , but also Travis Zimmerman , manager of C & B's St. James location , said that C & B and John Deere offer equipment to meet the needs of farmers planting a wide variety of crops . " John Deere makes a phe nomenal , high - quality product , " Zimmerman said . " John Deere also continues to expand on technology in farming equip . " Most importantly , a huge thank you to all of our custom ers . We wouldn't be here without you . " " Obviously , in this area , the crops are heavily corn and soy . JOHN DEERE C & B SHOWING UP FOR YOU SEASON AFTER SEASON C & B - ST . JAMES , MINNESOTA ( 507 ) 375-3144 | 71330 TIELL DRIVE C & B - JACKSON , MINNESOTA ( 507 ) 847-5832 | 151 800TH ST VISIT US AT CBEQUIPMENT.COM