Deere & Company (DE) 10-Q 28 Aug 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DEERE & CO
Entity Central Index Key	'0000315189
Document Type	'10-Q
Document Period End Date	31-Jul-14
Amendment Flag	'false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--10-31
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	358,420,496
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3

STATEMENT_OF_CONSOLIDATED_INCO

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$8,723	$9,315.60	$24,917.80	$26,373.50
Finance and interest income	573.5	530.9	1,649	1,544
Other income	203.7	163.4	535.3	427.4
Total	9,500.20	10,009.90	27,102.10	28,344.90
Costs and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	6,611.30	6,837.90	18,678.70	19,334.90
Research and development expenses	362.1	338.7	1,039.90	1,072.10
Selling, administrative and general expenses	820.7	919.8	2,433	2,657.70
Interest expense	153.9	182.6	491.5	553.7
Other operating expenses	260	181.6	738.1	487.3
Total	8,208	8,460.60	23,381.20	24,105.70
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes	1,292.20	1,549.30	3,720.90	4,239.20
Provision for income taxes	450.2	553.5	1,209.60	1,508.80
Income of Consolidated Group	842	995.8	2,511.30	2,730.40
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates	8.9	0.8	2.2	0.2
Net Income	850.9	996.6	2,513.50	2,730.60
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company	$850.70	$996.50	$2,512.50	$2,730.50
Per Share Data	'	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.35	$2.58	$6.85	$7.04
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.33	$2.56	$6.79	$6.97
Average Shares Outstanding	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	361.9	386	366.8	387.7
Diluted (in shares)	365.1	389.6	370.1	391.7

STATEMENT_OF_CONSOLIDATED_COMP

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'	'
Net Income	$850.90	$996.60	$2,513.50	$2,730.60
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes	'	'	'	'
Retirement benefits adjustment	37.3	67.2	125	218.3
Cumulative translation adjustment	-24.5	-103.4	-86	-143
Unrealized gain on derivatives	1.8	4	4.1	9.8
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments	4.2	-12.6	5.3	-12.4
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes	18.8	-44.8	48.4	72.7
Comprehensive Income of Consolidated Group	869.7	951.8	2,561.90	2,803.30
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Deere & Company	$869.50	$951.70	$2,560.90	$2,803.20

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,034.70	$3,504	$3,090.30	$4,652.20
Marketable securities	1,489.40	1,624.80	1,706	'
Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates	33.3	31.2	26	'
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	4,551.80	3,758.20	4,865.80	'
Financing receivables - net	27,079.90	25,632.70	24,183.10	'
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264.20	4,153.10	3,890.50	'
Other receivables	1,193.10	1,464	1,031.50	'
Equipment on operating leases - net	3,580	3,152.20	2,826	'
Inventories	5,439	4,934.70	5,594.30	'
Property and equipment - net	5,385.50	5,466.90	5,107.60	'
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	310.2	221.4	214.2	'
Goodwill	829.8	844.8	924.2	921
Other intangible assets - net	69.4	77.1	81.2	'
Retirement benefits	611.7	551.1	31.3	'
Deferred income taxes	2,564	2,325.40	3,468.10	'
Other assets	1,312.50	1,274.70	1,296.80	'
Assets held for sale	'	505	'	'
Total Assets	61,748.50	59,521.30	58,336.90	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	8,580.80	8,788.90	8,213	'
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10	'
Payables to unconsolidated affiliates	90.4	106.9	80.5	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,432.90	8,973.60	8,306.30	'
Deferred income taxes	160.1	160.3	155.5	'
Long-term borrowings	24,035.50	21,577.70	21,698.70	'
Retirement benefits and other liabilities	5,473.50	5,416.70	7,511.20	'
Liabilities held for sale	'	120.4	'	'
Total liabilities	50,916	49,253.60	49,745.30	'
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 - 536,431,204)	3,652.80	3,524.20	3,498.70	'
Common stock in treasury	-11,742.70	-10,210.90	-9,441.60	'
Retained earnings	21,564.60	19,645.60	19,031.50	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,644.70	-2,693.10	-4,498.80	'
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity	10,830	10,265.80	8,589.80	'
Noncontrolling interests	2.5	1.9	1.8	'
Total stockholders' equity	10,832.50	10,267.70	8,591.60	6,862
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$61,748.50	$59,521.30	$58,336.90	'

CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1
Common stock, issued shares	536,431,204	'	'

STATEMENT_OF_CONSOLIDATED_CASH

STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net income	$2,513.50	$2,730.60
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Provision for credit losses	29.6	14
Provision for depreciation and amortization	957.4	841.2
Impairment charges	62.3	50.4
Share-based compensation expense	60.6	62.7
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	-2.3	7.8
Credit for deferred income taxes	-249.1	-197.2
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade, notes and financing receivables related to sales	-1,679.30	-2,240.50
Insurance receivables	35.5	488.1
Inventories	-1,102.90	-954.2
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-313.6	-408.6
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	207.3	186
Retirement benefits	215	141.7
Other	-51.9	-134.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	682.1	587.8
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)	11,586.60	10,807.90
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	718.7	636.7
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	803.3	692.3
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold	339.8	22
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)	-12,664.20	-12,404.60
Purchases of marketable securities	-585.5	-899.7
Purchases of property and equipment	-640.9	-795.1
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	-1,049.50	-834.8
Other	-75.6	-127.7
Net cash used for investing activities	-1,567.30	-2,903
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	-76.7	2,012.90
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	6,672.20	3,772.70
Payments of long-term borrowings	-4,079.80	-3,899.60
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	138.8	162.4
Repurchases of common stock	-1,631.10	-751.9
Dividends paid	-568.6	-556.3
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	28.5	46.5
Other	-50.4	-40.6
Net cash provided by financing activities	432.9	746.1
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-17	7.2
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-469.3	-1,561.90
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	3,504	4,652.20
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$3,034.70	$3,090.30

STATEMENT_OF_CHANGES_IN_CONSOL

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling Interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Oct. 31, 2012	$6,862	$3,352.20	($8,813.80)	$16,875.20	($4,571.50)	$19.90
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	2,730.60	'	'	2,730.50	'	0.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	72.7	'	'	'	72.7	'
Repurchases of common stock	-751.9	'	-751.9	'	'	'
Treasury shares reissued	124.1	'	124.1	'	'	'
Dividends declared	-581.8	'	'	-574.1	'	-7.7
Deconsolidation of variable interest entity	-10.6	'	'	'	'	-10.6
Stock options and other	146.5	146.5	'	-0.1	'	0.1
Balance at Jul. 31, 2013	8,591.60	3,498.70	-9,441.60	19,031.50	-4,498.80	1.8
Balance at Oct. 31, 2013	10,267.70	3,524.20	-10,210.90	19,645.60	-2,693.10	1.9
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	2,513.50	'	'	2,512.50	'	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	48.4	'	'	'	48.4	'
Repurchases of common stock	-1,631.10	'	-1,631.10	'	'	'
Treasury shares reissued	99.3	'	99.3	'	'	'
Dividends declared	-593.8	'	'	-593.5	'	-0.3
Stock options and other	128.5	128.6	'	'	'	-0.1
Balance at Jul. 31, 2014	$10,832.50	$3,652.80	($11,742.70)	$21,564.60	($2,644.70)	$2.50

ORGANIZATION_AND_CONSOLIDATION

ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION	'
ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION	'
	(1)           The information in the notes and related commentary are presented in a format which includes data grouped as follows:
	Equipment Operations - Includes the Company’s agriculture and turf operations and construction and forestry operations with financial services reflected on the equity basis.
	Financial Services - Includes primarily the Company’s financing operations.
	Consolidated - Represents the consolidation of the equipment operations and financial services.  References to “Deere & Company” or “the Company” refer to the entire enterprise.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	(2)           The consolidated financial statements of Deere & Company and consolidated subsidiaries have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations.  All adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, have been included.  Management believes that the disclosures are adequate to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented.  It is suggested that these interim financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K.  Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the fiscal year.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
	Cash Flow Information
	All cash flows from the changes in trade accounts and notes receivable are classified as operating activities in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows as these receivables arise from sales to the Company’s customers.  Cash flows from financing receivables that are related to sales to the Company’s customers are also included in operating activities.  The remaining financing receivables are related to the financing of equipment sold by independent dealers and are included in investing activities.
	The Company had the following non-cash operating and investing activities that were not included in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.  The Company transferred inventory to equipment on operating leases of approximately $499 million and $408 million in the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The Company also had accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment of approximately $50 million and $74 million at July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

NEW_ACCOUNTING_STANDARDS

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	'
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS	'
	(3)           New accounting standards adopted in the first nine months of 2014 were as follows:
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which amends Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 210, Balance Sheet.  This ASU requires entities to disclose gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and those subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement.  This includes derivatives and other financial securities arrangements.  The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted FASB ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which amends ASC 220, Comprehensive Income.  This ASU requires the disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and by net income line item.  The disclosure may be provided either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements or in the notes.  The Company provided the disclosure in the notes.  The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which amends ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, and ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment.  This ASU defines a discontinued operation as a component or group of components that is disposed of or meets the criteria as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results.  This ASU requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and new disclosures for components of an entity that are held for sale or disposed of and are individually significant but do not qualify for presentation as a discontinued operation.  Early adoption is permitted for items that have not been reported as disposals or as held for sale in previously issued financial statements.  The Company early adopted this standard in the second quarter of 2014.  As a result, disposals that did not or will not meet the criteria for reporting in discontinued operations are presented in continuing operations.
	New standards to be adopted are as follows:
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.  This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.  The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract.  The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 using one of two retrospective application methods.  The Company has not determined the potential effects on the consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which amends ASC Topic 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation.  This ASU requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition.  Therefore, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award.  Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the period(s) for which the requisite service has already been rendered.  The total compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest.  The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.  The adoption will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_ITE

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS	'
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS	'
	(4)           The after-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in millions of dollars follow:
		Retirement			Cumulative				Unrealized			Unrealized		Total
		Benefits			Translation				Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Accumulated
		Adjustment			Adjustment				on			on		Other
									Derivatives			Investments		Comprehensive
														Income (Loss)
	Balance October 31, 2013	$	-2,809		$	113			$	-3		$	6	$	-2,693
	Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	12			-95				-7			5		-85
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	113			9		*		11					133
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	125			-86				4			5		48
	Balance July 31, 2014	$	-2,684		$	27			$	1		$	11	$	-2,645
	*           Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
	Following are amounts recorded in and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss), and the income tax effects, in millions of dollars:
	Three Months Ended July 31, 2014	Before				Tax				After
		Tax				(Expense)				Tax
		Amount				Credit				Amount
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	$	(33	)						$	(33	)
	Reclassification of loss to Other expense *	9								9
	Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	(24		)						(24		)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging (loss)	(2		)		$	1			(1		)
	Reclassification of realized loss to:
	Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	3				(1		)		2
	Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	1								1
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	2								2
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Unrealized holding gain	6				(2		)		4
	Net unrealized gain on investments	6				(2		)		4
	Retirement benefits adjustment:
	Pensions
	Net actuarial gain	1								1
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
	Actuarial loss	43				(16		)		27
	Prior service cost	6				(2		)		4
	Settlements/curtailments	2				(1		)		1
	Health care and life insurance
	Net actuarial (loss)	(1		)						(1		)
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
	Actuarial loss	8				(3		)		5
	Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustments	59				(22		)		37
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	43			$	(24	)		$	19
	*              Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
	**      These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
	Three Months Ended July 31, 2013	Before			Tax			After
		Tax			(Expense)			Tax
		Amount			Credit			Amount
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	-103					$	-103
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging gain	17			$	-6		11
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	6			-2			4
	Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	-17			6			-11
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	6			-2			4
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Unrealized holding (loss)	-19			6			-13
	Net unrealized (loss) on investments	-19			6			-13
	Retirement benefits adjustment:
	Pensions
	Net actuarial (loss)	-2			1			-1
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
	Actuarial loss	66			-25			41
	Prior service cost	9			-3			6
Health care and life insurance
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
Actuarial loss	35			-13			22
Prior service (credit)	-2			1			-1
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	106			-39			67
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	-10		$	-35		$	-45
* These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
In the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, the noncontrolling interests’ comprehensive income was $.2 million and $.1 million, respectively, which consisted of net income of $.2 million in 2014 and $.1 million in 2013.
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014	Before				Tax				After
	Tax				(Expense)				Tax
	Amount				Credit				Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment:
Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	$	(96	)		$	1			$	(95	)
Reclassification of loss to Other expense *	9								9
Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	(87		)		1				(86		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging (loss)	(11		)		4				(7		)
Reclassification of realized loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	11				(4		)		7
Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	7				(3		)		4
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	7				(3		)		4
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Unrealized holding gain	8				(3		)		5
Net unrealized gain on investments	8				(3		)		5
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Pensions
Net actuarial (loss)	(19		)		8				(11		)
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
Actuarial loss	129				(47		)		82
Prior service cost	18				(7		)		11
Settlements/curtailments	8				(3		)		5
Health care and life insurance
Net actuarial gain	38				(15		)		23
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
Actuarial loss	25				(9		)		16
Prior service (credit)	(2		)		1				(1		)
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	197				(72		)		125
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	125			$	(77	)		$	48
*                Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
**        These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2013	Before				Tax				After
	Tax				(Expense)				Tax
	Amount				Credit				Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(148	)		$	5			$	(143	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain	21				(7		)		14
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	17				(6		)		11
Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	(23		)		8				(15		)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	15				(5		)		10
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Unrealized holding (loss)	(19		)		7				(12		)
Net unrealized (loss) on investment	(19		)		7				(12		)
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Pensions
Net actuarial (loss)	(75		)		28				(47		)
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
Actuarial loss	194				(71		)		123
Prior service cost	25				(9		)		16
Settlements/curtailments	1								1
Health care and life insurance
Net actuarial gain	99				(37		)		62
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
Actuarial loss	105				(40		)		65
Prior service (credit)	(4		)		2				(2		)
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	345				(127		)		218
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	193			$	(120	)		$	73
*      These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
In the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, the noncontrolling interests’ comprehensive income was $1.0 million and $.1 million, respectively, which consisted of net income of $1.0 million in 2014 and $.1 million in 2013.

DIVIDENDS_DECLARED_AND_PAID

DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID	'
DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID	'
	(5)   Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Dividends declared	$	0.6	$	0.51	$	1.62	$	1.48
	Dividends paid	$	0.51	$	0.51	$	1.53	$	1.43

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
	(6)           A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions, except per share amounts:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Deere & Company	$	850.7	$	996.5	$	2,512.50	$	2,730.50
	Less income allocable to participating securities	0.3		0.2		0.8		0.8
	Income allocable to common stock	$	850.4	$	996.3	$	2,511.70	$	2,729.70
	Average shares outstanding	361.9		386		366.8		387.7
	Basic per share	$	2.35	$	2.58	$	6.85	$	7.04
	Average shares outstanding	361.9		386		366.8		387.7
	Effect of dilutive share-based compensation	3.2		3.6		3.3		4
	Total potential shares outstanding	365.1		389.6		370.1		391.7
	Diluted per share	$	2.33	$	2.56	$	6.79	$	6.97
	During the third quarter and first nine months of 2014 and 2013, 2.4 million shares and 2.5 million shares, respectively, in both periods were excluded from the above diluted per share computation because the incremental shares under the treasury stock method would have been antidilutive.

PENSION_AND_OTHER_POSTRETIREME

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	'
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	'
	(7)           The Company has several defined benefit pension plans and defined benefit postretirement health care and life insurance plans covering its U.S. employees and employees in certain foreign countries.
	The worldwide components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		July 31						July 31
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	61		$	68		$	184		$	204
	Interest cost	119			107			358			329
	Expected return on plan assets	(192		)	(193		)	(578		)	(583		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	43			66			129			194
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			9			18			25
	Settlements/curtailments	2						8			1
	Net cost	$	39		$	57		$	119		$	170
	The worldwide components of net periodic postretirement benefits cost (health care and life insurance) consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		July 31						July 31
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	11		$	14		$	33		$	43
	Interest cost	66			64			197			191
	Expected return on plan assets	(18		)	(21		)	(53		)	(63		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	8			35			25			105
	Amortization of prior service credit				(2		)	(2		)	(4		)
	Net cost	$	67		$	90		$	200		$	272
	During the first nine months of 2014, the Company contributed approximately $70 million to its pension plans and $26 million to its other postretirement benefit plans.  The Company presently anticipates contributing an additional $24 million to its pension plans and $8 million to its other postretirement benefit plans in the remainder of fiscal year 2014.  These contributions include payments from Company funds to either increase plan assets or make direct payments to plan participants.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	(8)           The Company’s unrecognized tax benefits at July 31, 2014 were $207 million, compared to $272 million at October 31, 2013.  The liability at July 31, 2014 consisted of approximately $55 million, which would affect the effective tax rate if it was recognized.  The remaining liability was related to tax positions for which there are offsetting tax receivables, or the uncertainty was only related to timing.  The changes in the unrecognized tax benefits in the first nine months of 2014 were not significant.  The Company expects that any reasonably possible change in the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months would not be significant.

SEGMENT_REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
	(9)     Worldwide net sales and revenues, operating profit and identifiable assets by segment in millions of dollars follow:
		Three Months Ended July 31								Nine Months Ended July 31
		2014			2013			%		2014			2013			%
								Change								Change
	Net sales and revenues:
	Agriculture and turf	$	6,969		$	7,847		-11		$	20,211		$	22,029		-8
	Construction and forestry	1,754			1,469			19		4,707			4,344			8
	Total net sales	8,723			9,316			-6		24,918			26,373			-6
	Financial services	656			587			12		1,815			1,650			10
	Other revenues	121			107			13		369			322			15
	Total net sales and revenues	$	9,500		$	10,010		-5		$	27,102		$	28,345		-4
	Operating profit: *
	Agriculture and turf	$	941		$	1,336		-30		$	2,967		$	3,684		-19
	Construction and forestry	194			107			81		420			259			62
	Financial services	249			234			6		660			629			5
	Total operating profit	1,384			1,677			-17		4,047			4,572			-11
	Reconciling items **	(83		)	(127		)	-35		(324		)	(333		)	-3
	Income taxes	(450		)	(553		)	-19		(1,210		)	(1,509		)	-20
	Net income attributable to Deere & Company	$	851		$	997		-15		$	2,513		$	2,730		-8
	Intersegment sales and revenues:
	Agriculture and turf net sales	$	24		$	18		33		$	66		$	54		22
	Construction and forestry net sales									1			1
	Financial services	64			60			7		169			163			4
	Equipment operations outside the U.S. and Canada:
	Net sales	$	3,419		$	3,549		-4		$	9,698		$	10,039		-3
	Operating profit	295			323			-9		847			830			2
								July 31			October 31
								2014			2013
	Identifiable assets:
	Agriculture and turf							$	10,508		$	10,799		-3
	Construction and forestry							3,518			3,461			2
	Financial services							42,737			38,646			11
	Corporate							4,986			6,615			-25
	Total assets							$	61,749		$	59,521		4
	*                                         Operating profit is income from continuing operations before corporate expenses, certain external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses and income taxes.  Operating profit of the financial services segment includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses.
	**                                  Reconciling items are primarily corporate expenses, certain external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

FINANCING_RECEIVABLES

FINANCING RECEIVABLES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
	(10)            Past due balances of financing receivables still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date.  Non-performing financing receivables represent loans for which the Company has ceased accruing finance income.  These receivables are generally 120 days delinquent and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, has been written off to the allowance for credit losses.  Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis.  Accrual of finance income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.
	An age analysis of past due financing receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing financing receivables in millions of dollars follows:
		July 31, 2014
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			or Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	99		$	38		$	30		$	167
	Construction and forestry	61			20			12			93
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	22			10			8			40
	Construction and forestry	15			5			2			22
	Total	$	197		$	73		$	52		$	322
		Total			Total			Current			Total
		Past Due			Non-						Financing
					Performing						Receivables
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	167		$	117		$	19,458		$	19,742
	Construction and forestry	93			18			2,237			2,348
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	40			85			8,169			8,294
	Construction and forestry	22			6			1,112			1,140
	Total	$	322		$	226		$	30,976		31,524
	Less allowance for credit losses										180
	Total financing receivables - net										$	31,344
		October 31, 2013
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days				90 Days					Total
		Past Due			Past Due				or Greater					Past Due
									Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	75		$		26		$	20				$	121
	Construction and forestry	39			14				9					62
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	28			9				5					42
	Construction and forestry	12			4				3					19
	Total	$	154		$		53		$	37				$	244
		Total			Total				Current				Total
		Past Due			Non-								Financing
					Performing								Receivables
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	121		$	102			$	18,942			$		19,165
	Construction and forestry	62			12				1,921				1,995
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	42			13				7,613				7,668
	Construction and forestry	19			3				1,109				1,131
	Total	$	244		$	130			$	29,585			29,959
	Less allowance for credit losses												173
	Total financing receivables - net												$		29,786
		July 31, 2013
		30-59 Days				60-89 Days			90 Days			Total
		Past Due				Past Due			or Greater			Past Due
									Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	73			$	26		$	20		$		119
	Construction and forestry	47				17			7			71
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	27				9			4			40
	Construction and forestry	12				4			3			19
	Total	$	159			$	56		$	34		$		249
		Total				Total			Current			Total
		Past Due				Non-						Financing
						Performing						Receivables
	Retail Notes:
Agriculture and turf	$		119		$	108		$	17,567		$	17,794
Construction and forestry	71				11			1,749			1,831
Other:
Agriculture and turf	40				13			7,375			7,428
Construction and forestry	19				5			1,168			1,192
Total	$		249		$	137		$	27,859		28,245
Less allowance for credit losses											171
Total financing receivables - net											$	28,074
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables in millions of dollars during the periods follows:
	Three Months Ended
	July 31, 2014
	Retail			Revolving			Other			Total
	Notes			Charge
				Accounts
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance	$	105		$	40		$	26		$	171
Provision	2			7			7			16
Write-offs	-4			-10			-1			-15
Recoveries	3			4			1			8
End of period balance	$	106		$	41		$	33		$	180
	Nine Months Ended
	July 31, 2014
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance	$	101		$	41		$	31		$	173
Provision	10			10			3			23
Write-offs	-12			-21			-1			-34
Recoveries	8			11						19
Translation adjustments	-1									-1
End of period balance *	$	106		$	41		$	33		$	180
Financing receivables:
End of period balance	$	22,090		$	2,562		$	6,872		$	31,524
Balance individually evaluated **	$	44		$	1		$	80		$	125
*                     Individual allowances were not significant.
**             Remainder is collectively evaluated.
	Three Months Ended
	July 31, 2013
	Retail			Revolving			Other			Total
	Notes			Charge
				Accounts
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance	$	105		$	41		$	30		$	176
Provision	1			2			1			4
Write-offs	-3			-6			-1			-10
Recoveries	3			4						7
Translation adjustments	-6									-6
End of period balance	$	100		$	41		$	30		$	171
	Nine Months Ended
	July 31, 2013
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance	$	110		$	40		$	27		$	177
Provision (credit)	-2			4			5			7
Write-offs	-10			-15			-2			-27
Recoveries	8			12			1			21
Translation adjustments	-6						-1			-7
End of period balance *	$	100		$	41		$	30		$	171
Financing receivables:
End of period balance	$	19,626		$	2,577		$	6,042		$	28,245
Balance individually evaluated **	$	15					$	39		$	54
*                     Individual allowances were not significant.
**             Remainder is collectively evaluated.
Financing receivables are considered impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms.  Receivables reviewed for impairment generally include those that are either past due, or have provided bankruptcy notification, or require significant collection efforts.  Receivables that are impaired are generally classified as non-performing.
An analysis of the impaired financing receivables in millions of dollars follows:
	Recorded			Unpaid			Specific			Average
	Investment			Principal			Allowance			Recorded
				Balance						Investment
July 31, 2014 *
Receivables with specific allowance **	$	92		$	92		$	10		$	95
Receivables without a specific allowance ***	6			6						6
Total	$	98		$	98		$	10		$	101
Agriculture and turf	$	96		$	96		$	10		$	99
Construction and forestry	$	2		$	2					$	2
October 31, 2013 *
Receivables with specific allowance ****	$	18		$	18		$	4		$	19
Receivables without a specific allowance ***	8			8						8
Total	$	26		$	26		$	4		$	27
Agriculture and turf	$	23		$	23		$	4		$	24
Construction and forestry	$	3		$	3					$	3
July 31, 2013 *
Receivables with specific allowance ****	$	18		$	18		$	4		$	19
Receivables without a specific allowance ***	8			8						9
Total	$	26		$	26		$	4		$	28
Agriculture and turf	$	23		$	23		$	4		$	25
Construction and forestry	$	3		$	3					$	3
*                                        Finance income recognized was not material.
**                                Primarily wholesale receivables, retail notes and operating loans.
***                        Primarily retail notes.
****                Primarily operating loans and retail notes.
A troubled debt restructuring is generally the modification of debt in which a creditor grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties.  These modifications may include a reduction of the stated interest rate, an extension of the maturity dates, a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt, or a reduction of accrued interest.  During the first nine months of 2014, the Company identified 51 financing receivable contracts, primarily retail notes, as troubled debt restructurings with aggregate balances of $1.4 million pre-modification and $1.2 million post-modification.  During the first nine months of 2013, there were 79 financing receivable contracts, primarily operating loans and retail notes, with aggregate balances of $15.5 million pre-modification and $14.8 million post-modification balances.  During these same periods, there were no significant troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted and were written off.  At July 31, 2014, the Company had no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose accounts were modified in troubled debt restructurings.

SECURITIZATION_OF_FINANCING_RE

SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
	(11)                      Securitization of financing receivables:
	The Company, as a part of its overall funding strategy, periodically transfers certain financing receivables (retail notes) into variable interest entities (VIEs) that are special purpose entities (SPEs), or a non-VIE banking operation, as part of its asset-backed securities programs (securitizations).  The structure of these transactions is such that the transfer of the retail notes does not meet the criteria of sales of receivables, and is, therefore, accounted for as a secured borrowing.  SPEs utilized in securitizations of retail notes differ from other entities included in the Company’s consolidated statements because the assets they hold are legally isolated.  Use of the assets held by the SPEs or the non-VIE is restricted by terms of the documents governing the securitization transactions.
	In securitizations of retail notes related to secured borrowings, the retail notes are transferred to certain SPEs or to a non-VIE banking operation, which in turn issue debt to investors.  The resulting secured borrowings are recorded as “Short-term securitization borrowings” on the balance sheet.  The securitized retail notes are recorded as “Financing receivables securitized – net” on the balance sheet.  The total restricted assets on the balance sheet related to these securitizations include the financing receivables securitized less an allowance for credit losses, and other assets primarily representing restricted cash.  For those securitizations in which retail notes are transferred into SPEs, the SPEs supporting the secured borrowings are consolidated unless the Company does not have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the SPEs.  No additional support to these SPEs beyond what was previously contractually required has been provided during the reporting periods.
	In certain securitizations, the Company consolidates the SPEs since it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPEs’ economic performance through its role as servicer of all the receivables held by the SPEs, and the obligation through variable interests in the SPEs to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the SPEs.  The restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of the consolidated SPEs totaled $2,402 million, $2,626 million and $2,108 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.  The liabilities (short-term securitization borrowings and accrued interest) of these SPEs totaled $2,308 million, $2,547 million and $2,010 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.  The credit holders of these SPEs do not have legal recourse to the Company’s general credit.
	In certain securitizations, the Company transfers retail notes to a non-VIE banking operation, which is not consolidated since the Company does not have a controlling interest in the entity.  The Company’s carrying values and interests related to the securitizations with the unconsolidated non-VIE were restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of $425 million, $353 million and $407 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.  The liabilities (short-term securitization borrowings and accrued interest) were $398 million, $338 million and $384 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.
	In certain securitizations, the Company transfers retail notes into bank-sponsored, multi-seller, commercial paper conduits, which are SPEs that are not consolidated.  The Company does not service a significant portion of the conduits’ receivables, and, therefore, does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the conduits’ economic performance.  These conduits provide a funding source to the Company (as well as other transferors into the conduit) as they fund the retail notes through the issuance of commercial paper.  The Company’s carrying values and variable interests related to these conduits were restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of $1,539 million, $1,274 million and $1,471 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.  The liabilities (short-term securitization borrowings and accrued interest) related to these conduits were $1,438 million, $1,225 million and $1,387 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company’s carrying amount of the liabilities to the unconsolidated conduits, compared to the maximum exposure to loss related to these conduits, which would only be incurred in the event of a complete loss on the restricted assets, was as follows in millions of dollars:
		July 31, 2014
	Carrying value of liabilities	$	1,438
	Maximum exposure to loss	1,539
	The total assets of unconsolidated VIEs related to securitizations were approximately $43 billion at July 31, 2014.
	The components of consolidated restricted assets related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions follow in millions of dollars:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)	$	4,276	$	4,167	$	3,903
	Allowance for credit losses	-12		-14		-12
	Other assets	102		100		95
	Total restricted securitized assets	$	4,366	$	4,253	$	3,986
	The components of consolidated secured borrowings and other liabilities related to securitizations follow in millions of dollars:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Short-term securitization borrowings	$	4,143	$	4,109	$	3,780
	Accrued interest on borrowings	1		1		1
	Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets	$	4,144	$	4,110	$	3,781
	The secured borrowings related to these restricted securitized retail notes are obligations that are payable as the retail notes are liquidated.  Repayment of the secured borrowings depends primarily on cash flows generated by the restricted assets.  Due to the Company’s short-term credit rating, cash collections from these restricted assets are not required to be placed into a restricted collection account until immediately prior to the time payment is required to the secured creditors.  At July 31, 2014, the maximum remaining term of all restricted securitized retail notes was approximately seven years.

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES	'
INVENTORIES	'
	(12)                      Most inventories owned by Deere & Company, its U.S. equipment subsidiaries and certain foreign equipment subsidiaries are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) method.  If all of the Company’s inventories had been valued on a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) method, estimated inventories by major classification in millions of dollars would have been as follows:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	1,848	$	1,954	$	1,917
	Work-in-process	792		753		690
	Finished goods and parts	4,361		3,757		4,391
	Total FIFO value	7,001		6,464		6,998
	Less adjustment to LIFO value	1,562		1,529		1,404
	Inventories	$	5,439	$	4,935	$	5,594

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET	'
	(13)                      The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Agriculture			Construction			Total
		and Turf			and Forestry
	Balance October 31, 2012:
	Goodwill	$	686		$	584		$	1,270
	Less accumulated impairment losses	349						349
	Goodwill-net	337			584			921
	Translation adjustments	-5			8			3
	Balance July 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	681			592			1,273
	Less accumulated impairment losses	349						349
	Goodwill-net	$	332		$	592		$	924
	Balance October 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	302		$	603		$	905
	Less accumulated impairment losses *	60						60
	Goodwill-net	242			603			845
	Divestitures	-60						-60
	Translation adjustments and other				-15			-15
	Balance July 31, 2014:
	Goodwill	242			588			830
	Less accumulated impairment losses **
	Goodwill-net	$	242		$	588		$	830
	*                     Accumulated impairment losses were reduced by $289 million related to Landscapes reclassification to held for sale (see Note 18).
	**             Accumulated impairment losses were reduced by $60 million related to the divestiture of the Water operations (see Note 19).
	The components of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Useful		July 31			October 31			July 31
		Lives *
		Years		2014			2013			2013
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships	15		$	20		$	20		$	73
	Technology, patents, trademarks and other	19		88			88			93
	Total at cost			108			108			166
	Less accumulated amortization **			43			35			89
	Total			65			73			77
	Unamortized intangible assets:
	Licenses			4			4			4
	Other intangible assets-net			$	69		$	77		$	81
	*                     Weighted-averages
	**             Accumulated amortization at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 for customer lists and relationships totaled $9 million, $8 million and $50 million and technology, patents, trademarks and other totaled $34 million, $27 million and $39 million, respectively.
	The amortization of other intangible assets in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2014 was $3 million and $8 million and for 2013 was $5 million and $17 million, respectively.  The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows in millions of dollars:  remainder of 2014 - $3, 2015 - $10, 2016 - $9, 2017 - $9 and 2018 - $5.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	(14)                      Commitments and contingencies:
	The Company generally determines its total warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the estimated amount of equipment that has been sold and is still under warranty based on dealer inventories and retail sales.  The historical claims rate is primarily determined by a review of five-year claims costs and current quality developments.
	The premiums for extended warranties are primarily recognized in income in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred over the contract period.  These unamortized warranty premiums (deferred revenue) included in the following table totaled $389 million and $339 million at July 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	A reconciliation of the changes in the warranty liability and unearned premiums in millions of dollars follows:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Beginning of period balance	$	1,196	$	1,152	$	1,164	$	1,025
	Payments	-206		-193		-572		-516
	Amortization of premiums received	-43		-29		-103		-86
	Accruals for warranties	183		216		550		631
	Premiums received	54		43		150		134
	Foreign exchange	-1		-3		-6		-2
	End of period balance	$	1,183	$	1,186	$	1,183	$	1,186
	At July 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $301 million of guarantees issued primarily to banks outside the U.S. and Canada related to third-party receivables for the retail financing of John Deere equipment.  The Company may recover a portion of any required payments incurred under these agreements from repossession of the equipment collateralizing the receivables.  At July 31, 2014, the Company had an accrued liability of approximately $7 million under these agreements.  The maximum remaining term of the receivables guaranteed at July 31, 2014 was approximately six years.
	At July 31, 2014, the Company had commitments of approximately $415 million for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment.  Also, at July 31, 2014, the Company had restricted assets of $64 million, primarily as collateral for borrowings and restricted other assets.  See Note 11 for additional restricted assets associated with borrowings related to securitizations.
	The Company also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities totaling approximately $35 million at July 31, 2014, for which it believes the probability for payment is substantially remote.  The accrued liability for these contingencies was not material at July 31, 2014.
	The Company is subject to various unresolved legal actions which arise in the normal course of its business, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including asbestos related liability), retail credit, software licensing, patent, trademark and environmental matters.  The Company believes the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions in addition to the amounts accrued would not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
	(15)      The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values in millions of dollars follow:
		July 31, 2014						October 31, 2013					July 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Value			Value *			Value			Value *		Value		Value *
	Financing receivables - net	$	27,080		$	26,952		$	25,633		$	25,572	$	24,183	$	24,143
	Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264			4,222			4,153			4,124		3,891		3,868
	Short-term securitization borrowings	4,143			4,145			4,109			4,113		3,780		3,778
	Long-term borrowings due within one year:
	Equipment operations	$	245		$	238		$	821		$	837	$	787	$	814
	Financial services	4,915			4,927			4,408			4,441		4,320		4,370
	Total	$	5,160		$	5,165		$	5,229		$	5,278	$	5,107	$	5,184
	Long-term borrowings:
	Equipment operations	$	4,678		$	5,120		$	4,871		$	5,141	$	4,892	$	5,162
	Financial services	19,357			19,569			16,707			16,887		16,807		16,980
	Total	$	24,035		$	24,689		$	21,578		$	22,028	$	21,699	$	22,142
	*   Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all financing receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.
	Fair values of financing receivables that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by the Company for similar financing receivables.  The fair values of the remaining financing receivables approximated the carrying amounts.
	Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest rates.  Certain long-term borrowings have been swapped to current variable interest rates.  The carrying values of these long-term borrowings included adjustments related to fair value hedges.
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in millions of dollars follow:
		July 31			October 31					July 31
		2014*			2013*					2013*
	Marketable securities
	Equity fund	$	32		$			20		$	13
	Fixed income fund	10
	U.S. government debt securities	1,108			1,312					1,408
	Municipal debt securities	34			36					35
	Corporate debt securities	169			138					130
	Mortgage-backed securities **	136			119					120
	Total marketable securities	1,489			1,625					1,706
	Other assets
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	321			347					365
	Foreign exchange contracts	14			32					36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	13			15					12
	Total assets ***	$	1,837		$		2,019			$	2,119
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	101		$	120				$	155
	Foreign exchange contracts	32			42					36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			17					40
	Total liabilities	$	134		$	179				$	231
	*       All measurements above were Level 2 measurements except for Level 1 measurements of U.S. government debt securities of $1,041 million, $1,247 million and $1,347 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively, the equity fund of $32 million, $20 million and $13 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively, and the fixed income fund of $10 million at July 31, 2014.  There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the first nine months of 2014 or 2013.
	**     Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.
	***   Excluded from this table are the Company’s cash equivalents, which were carried at cost that approximates fair value.  The cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds that were Level 1 measurements.
	The contractual maturities of debt securities at July 31, 2014 in millions of dollars are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from those scheduled as a result of prepayments by the issuers.  Because of the potential for prepayment on mortgage-backed securities, they are not categorized by contractual maturity.
		Amortized			Fair
		Cost			Value
	Due in one year or less	$	1,021		$	1,021
	Due after one through five years	86			90
	Due after five through 10 years	141			145
	Due after 10 years	53			55
	Mortgage-backed securities	137			136
	Debt securities	$	1,438		$	1,447
	Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 3 measurements from impairments in millions of dollars follow:
		Fair Value *								Losses
										Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		July 31		October 31			July 31			July 31			July 31
		2014		2013			2013			2014		2013	2014		2013
	Property and equipment – net			$	36		$	39					$	26	$	43
	Other intangible assets – net						$	2							$	7
	Assets held for sale – Water operations **												$	36
	*    See financing receivables with specific allowances in Note 10.  Losses were not significant.
	**  See Note 19.
The fair value measurement and impairment losses shown above were the result of changes in circumstances that indicate it was probable the future cash flows would not cover the carrying amounts of certain long-lived assets.  The non-cash charge of $26 million pretax and after-tax was recognized in the first quarter of 2014 in cost of sales.  The 2013 non-cash charges of $50 million pretax, or $44 million after-tax, for property and equipment was included in cost of sales and for other intangible assets was included in selling, administrative and general expenses.  The impairments were associated with the Company’s John Deere Water operations, which are included in the agriculture and turf operating segment, and were due to a decline in forecasted financial performance and a review of strategic options for the business (see Note 19).
Level 1 measurements consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 measurements include significant other observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves; and other market-corroborated inputs.  Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs.
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches.  The Company utilizes valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs.  The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures.  These valuation techniques are consistently applied.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure certain financial instruments on the balance sheet at fair value:
Marketable Securities — The portfolio of investments is primarily valued on a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, credit risk and prepayment speeds.  Funds are primarily valued using the fund’s net asset value, based on the fair value of the underlying securities.
Derivatives — The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate swaps and caps, foreign currency forwards and swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps.  The portfolio is valued based on an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates for currencies.
Financing Receivables — Specific reserve impairments are based on the fair value of the collateral, which is measured using a market approach (appraisal values or realizable values).  Inputs include a selection of realizable values.
Property and Equipment - Net — The impairments are measured at the lower of the carrying amount, or fair value.  The valuations were based on an income approach using probability weighted cash flows of potential outcomes of the ongoing strategic option review.  The inputs include estimates of the cash flow related to each of the alternatives being considered and management’s estimate of the likelihood of each alternative.
Other Intangible Assets – Net – The impairments are measured at the lower of the carrying amount, or fair value.  The valuations were based on an income approach (discounted cash flows).  The inputs include estimates of future cash flows.
Assets Held for Sale – Water Operations – The impairment of the disposal group is measured at the lower of the carrying amount, or fair value less cost to sell.  Fair value is based on the probable sale price.  The inputs include estimates of the final sale price.

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
	(16)   It is the Company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading.  The Company’s financial services operations manage the relationship of the types and amounts of their funding sources to their receivable and lease portfolio in an effort to diminish risk due to interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, while responding to favorable financing opportunities.  The Company also has foreign currency exposures at some of its foreign and domestic operations related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet.  Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or remains undesignated.  All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy.  Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness.  If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued.  Any past or future changes in the derivative’s fair value, which will not be effective as an offset to the income effects of the item being hedged, are recognized currently in the income statement.
	Cash flow hedges
	Certain interest rate and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as hedges of future cash flows from borrowings.  The total notional amounts of the receive-variable/pay-fixed interest rate contracts at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 were $3,650 million, $3,100 million and $3,100 million, respectively.  The notional amounts of cross-currency interest rate contracts at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 were $70 million, $816 million and $816 million, respectively.  The effective portions of the fair value gains or losses on these cash flow hedges were recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into interest expense or other operating expenses (foreign exchange) in the same periods during which the hedged transactions affected earnings.  These amounts offset the effects of interest rate or foreign currency changes on the related borrowings.  Any ineffective portions of the gains or losses on all cash flow interest rate contracts designated as hedges were recognized currently in interest expense or other operating expenses (foreign exchange) and were not material during any periods presented.  The cash flows from these contracts were recorded in operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
	The amount of loss recorded in OCI at July 31, 2014 that is expected to be reclassified to interest expense or other operating expenses in the next twelve months if interest rates or exchange rates remain unchanged is approximately $5 million after-tax.  These contracts mature in up to 50 months.  There were no gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings based on the probability that the original forecasted transaction would not occur.
	Fair value hedges
	Certain interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as fair value hedges of borrowings.  The total notional amounts of these receive-fixed/pay-variable interest rate contracts at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 were $8,847 million, $7,380 million and $7,554 million, respectively.  The effective portions of the fair value gains or losses on these contracts were offset by fair value gains or losses on the hedged items (fixed-rate borrowings).  Any ineffective portions of the gains or losses were recognized currently in interest expense.  The ineffective portions were losses of $1 million and $2 million during the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively, and a loss of $2 million and none during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.  The cash flows from these contracts were recorded in operating activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
	The gains (losses) on these contracts and the underlying borrowings recorded in interest expense were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
		July 31							July 31
		2014			2013				2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts *	$	32		$	(290	)		$	(49	)	$	(293	)
	Borrowings **	(33		)	288				47			293
	*                     Includes changes in fair values of interest rate contracts excluding net accrued interest income of $44 million and $39 million during the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 and $121 million and $118 million during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	**             Includes adjustments for fair values of hedged borrowings excluding accrued interest expense of $69 million and $64 million during the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 and $194 million and $199 million during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	The Company has certain interest rate contracts (swaps and caps), foreign exchange contracts (forwards and swaps) and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps), which were not formally designated as hedges.  These derivatives were held as economic hedges for underlying interest rate or foreign currency exposures primarily for certain borrowings and purchases or sales of inventory.  The total notional amounts of these interest rate swaps at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 were $6,303 million, $5,627 million and $5,891 million, the foreign exchange contracts were $3,578 million, $3,800 million and $3,532 million and the cross-currency interest rate contracts were $78 million, $85 million and $79 million, respectively.  At July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, there were also $1,858 million, $1,641 million and $1,795 million, respectively, of interest rate caps purchased and the same amounts sold at the same capped interest rate to facilitate borrowings through securitization of retail notes.  The fair value gains or losses from the interest rate contracts were recognized currently in interest expense and the gains or losses from foreign exchange contracts in cost of sales or other operating expenses, generally offsetting over time the expenses on the exposures being hedged.  The cash flows from these non-designated contracts were recorded in operating activities in the statement of consolidated cash flows.
	Fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in millions of dollars follow:
	Other Assets	July 31			October 31			July 31
		2014			2013			2013
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	266		$	295		$	307
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	12			14			11
	Total designated	278			309			318
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	55			52			58
	Foreign exchange contracts	14			32			36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			1			1
	Total not designated	70			85			95
	Total derivatives	$	348		$	394		$	413
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	50		$	71		$	96
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				16			39
	Total designated	50			87			135
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	51			49			59
	Foreign exchange contracts	32			42			36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			1			1
	Total not designated	84			92			96
	Total derivatives	$	134		$	179		$	231
	The classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments on the statement of consolidated income consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Expense or		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		OCI		July 31						July 31
		Classification		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	Interest		$	76		$	-251		$	72		$	-175
	Cash Flow Hedges:
	Recognized in OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	OCI (pretax) *		-1			-1			-5			-9
	Foreign exchange contracts	OCI (pretax) *		-1			18			-6			30
	Reclassified from OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	Interest *		-3			-6			-11			-17
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other *		-1			17			-7			23
	Recognized Directly in Income
	(Ineffective Portion)			**			**			**			**
	Not Designated as Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	Interest *					$	-1		$	4		$	-5
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales		$	-30		41						34
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other *		-39			87			-28			88
	Total not designated			$	-69		$	127		$	-24		$	117
*    Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
**  The amount is not significant.
Counterparty Risk and Collateral
Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements contain credit support provisions that may require the Company to post collateral based on the size of the net liability positions and credit ratings.  The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, was $76 million, $91 million and $123 million, respectively.  The Company, due to its credit rating and amounts of net liability position, has not posted any collateral.  If the credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered, the Company would be required to post collateral up to an amount equal to this liability position, prior to considering applicable netting provisions.
Derivative instruments are subject to significant concentrations of credit risk to the banking sector.  The Company manages individual counterparty exposure by setting limits that consider the credit rating of the counterparty, the credit default swap spread of the counterparty and other financial commitments and exposures between the Company and the counterparty banks.  All interest rate derivatives are transacted under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation.  Some of these agreements include credit support provisions.  Each master agreement permits the net settlement of amounts owed in the event of default or termination.
Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral.  The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and any collateral received or paid in millions of dollars follows:
July 31, 2014	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
	Amounts			Arrangements			Received
	Recognized
Derivatives:
Assets	$	348		$	(85)		$	(5)		$	258
Liabilities	134			(85)						49
October 31, 2013	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
	Amounts			Arrangements			Received
	Recognized
Derivatives:
Assets	$	394		$	(120)		$	(8)		$	266
Liabilities	179			(120)						59
July 31, 2013	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
	Amounts			Arrangements			Received
	Recognized
Derivatives:
Assets	$	413		$	(121)		$	(13)		$	279
Liabilities	231			(121)						110

STOCK_OPTION_AND_RESTRICTED_ST

STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS	'
STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS	'
	(17)   In December 2013, the Company granted stock options to employees for the purchase of 2.4 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $87.46 per share and a binomial lattice model fair value of $24.74 per share at the grant date.  At July 31, 2014, options for 15.2 million shares were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $71.24 per share.  The Company also granted 233 thousand restricted stock units to employees and non-employee directors in the first nine months of 2014, of which 99 thousand are subject to service based only conditions, 67 thousand are subject to performance/service based conditions and 67 thousand are subject to market/service based conditions.  The fair value of the service based only units at the grant date was $87.31 per unit based on the market price of a share of underlying common stock.  The fair value of the performance/service based units at the grant date was $81.53 per unit based on the market price of a share of underlying common stock excluding dividends.  The fair value of the market/service based units at the grant date was $116.86 per unit based on a lattice valuation model excluding dividends.  At July 31, 2014, the Company was authorized to grant an additional 7.2 million shares related to stock option and restricted stock awards.

DISPOSITION_JOHN_DEERE_LANDSCA

DISPOSITION - JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES, LLC (John Deere Landscapes)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
John Deere Landscapes	'
Dispositions	'
DISPOSITION	'
	(18)   In December 2013, the Company closed the sale of 60 percent of its subsidiary John Deere Landscapes, LLC (Landscapes) to a private equity investment firm affiliated with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC (CD&R).  CD&R acquired newly created shares of cumulative convertible participating preferred stock initially representing 60 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Landscapes on an as-converted basis.
	At October 31, 2013, the total assets of $505 million and liabilities of $120 million for these operations were classified as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements and written down to realizable value, which consisted of $153 million of trade receivables, $219 million of inventories, $37 million of property and equipment, $106 million of goodwill, $25 million of other intangible assets and $10 million of other assets less a $45 million asset impairment.  The related liabilities held for sale consisted of accounts payable and accrued expenses.  The total amount of proceeds from the sale at closing was approximately $305 million with no significant gain or loss.
	The Company initially retained 40 percent of the Landscapes business in the form of common stock.  As of January 2014, the Company no longer consolidates Landscapes and reports the results as an equity investment in unconsolidated affiliates.  The fair value of the Company’s retained equity investment was approximately $80 million at closing.  The fair value was determined using an implied equity value approach.  This approach used an option pricing model to determine the value of Landscapes’ total equity based on the purchase price of the preferred stock of $174 million, as well as the preferred stock’s conversion feature and dividend rights.  The value of the Company’s common stock of Landscapes was the difference between the total fair value of the Landscapes’ equity and the value of CD&R’s preferred stock.  The significant unobservable inputs were the expected term of the investment, assumptions about the form of preferred dividend payments and the assumed volatility of the Landscapes enterprise during the term of the investment.  Due to the Company’s continuing involvement through its initial 40 percent interest, Landscapes’ historical operating results are presented in continuing operations.

DISPOSITION_WATER_OPERATIONS

DISPOSITION - WATER OPERATIONS (John Deere Water Operations)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
John Deere Water Operations	'
Dispositions	'
DISPOSITION	'
	(19)   In May 2014, the Company closed the sale of the stock and certain assets of the entities that compose the Company’s Water operations to FIMI Opportunity Funds.  At April 30, 2014, the total assets of $85 million and liabilities of $50 million were classified as held for sale in the consolidated financial statements, which consisted of $57 million of trade receivables, $10 million of other receivables, $49 million of inventories, $5 million of other assets less a $36 million asset impairment.  The related liabilities held for sale consisted of accounts payable and accrued expenses of $47 million and retirement benefits and other liabilities of $3 million.
	The total amount of proceeds from the sale was approximately $35 million with a loss of $10 million, pretax and after-tax, in addition to the impairment discussed below.  The Company will provide certain business services for a fee during a transition period.
	In the second quarter of 2014, the Company recorded a non-cash charge in other operating expenses of $36 million pretax or $4 million after-tax for an impairment to write the Water operations down to fair value less costs to sell.  The tax benefits recognized from the sale resulted primarily from a change in valuation allowances of the Water operations.  These operations were included in the Company’s agriculture and turf segment.

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATING_DAT

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA	'
	(20) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	For the Three Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited			EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
				2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales and Revenues
	Net sales			$	8,723.0		$	9,315.6
	Finance and interest income			14.2			19.0			$	634.2		$	579.3
	Other income			147.2			133.0			85.6			67.4
	Total			8,884.4			9,467.6			719.8			646.7
	Costs and Expenses
	Cost of sales			6,611.6			6,838.3
	Research and development expenses			362.1			338.7
	Selling, administrative and general expenses			684.5			803.6			138.8			119.1
	Interest expense			61.1			74.0			107.3			120.3
	Interest compensation to Financial Services			60.4			55.6
	Other operating expenses			60.9			42.4			225.3			173.0
	Total			7,840.6			8,152.6			471.4			412.4
	Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes			1,043.8			1,315.0			248.4			234.3
	Provision for income taxes			363.8			469.0			86.4			84.5
	Income of Consolidated Group			680.0			846.0			162.0			149.8
	Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates
	Financial Services			162.3			150.0			.3			.2
	Other			8.6			.6
	Total			170.9			150.6			.3			.2
	Net Income			850.9			996.6			162.3			150.0
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			.2			.1
	Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company			$	850.7		$	996.5		$	162.3		$	150.0
	*	Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited			EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
				2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales and Revenues
	Net sales			$	24,917.8		$	26,373.5
	Finance and interest income			50.0			57.1			$	1,795.2		$	1,668.8
	Other income			447.6			393.2			188.6			144.4
	Total			25,415.4			26,823.8			1,983.8			1,813.2
	Costs and Expenses
	Cost of sales			18,679.5			19,336.0
	Research and development expenses			1,039.9			1,072.1
	Selling, administrative and general expenses			2,046.9			2,313.4			394.2			353.1
	Interest expense			216.5			217.0			313.0			367.0
	Interest compensation to Financial Services			157.4			151.4
	Other operating expenses			212.8			122.9			618.0			464.8
	Total			22,353.0			23,212.8			1,325.2			1,184.9
	Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes			3,062.4			3,611.0			658.6			628.3
	Provision for income taxes			1,001.7			1,287.5			208.0			221.4
	Income of Consolidated Group			2,060.7			2,323.5			450.6			406.9
	Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates
	Financial Services			452.2			407.9			1.6			1.0
	Other			.6			(.8)
	Total			452.8			407.1			1.6			1.0
	Net Income			2,513.5			2,730.6			452.2			407.9
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			1.0			.1
	Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company			$	2,512.5		$	2,730.5		$	452.2		$	407.9
	*	Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited		EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*									FINANCIAL SERVICES
		July 31			October 31			July 31			July 31			October 31		July 31
		2014			2013			2013			2014			2013		2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,855.00		$	3,023.30		$	2,688.30		$	1,179.80		$	480.8	$	402
Marketable securities		1,002.50			1,207.20			1,308.30			486.9			417.6		397.8
Receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		4,865.70			3,502.00			3,594.50
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net		819.1			1,061.80			1,302.20			4,923.00			3,555.90		4,661.90
Financing receivables - net		7.1			16.5			8.2			27,072.80			25,616.20		24,174.90
Financing receivables securitized - net											4,264.20			4,153.10		3,890.50
Other receivables		802.6			983.1			834.3			421.1			486.6		229.5
Equipment on operating leases - net											3,580.00			3,152.20		2,826.00
Inventories		5,439.00			4,934.70			5,594.30
Property and equipment - net		5,330.30			5,408.50			5,049.30			55.1			58.4		58.3
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		5,005.90			4,569.00			4,325.50			11.3			10.2		9.7
Goodwill		829.8			844.8			924.2
Other intangible assets - net		65.4			73.1			77.3			4			4		4
Retirement benefits		579.3			517.7			26.1			34.3			37.5		39.1
Deferred income taxes		2,778.30			2,575.40			3,697.30			70.8			51.3		47.5
Other assets		680.5			654.3			649			633.3			622.2		649.1
Assets held for sale					505
Total Assets		$	30,060.50		$	29,876.40		$	30,078.80		$	42,736.60		$	38,646.00	$	37,390.30
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term borrowings		$	1,042.60		$	1,080.40		$	1,094.40		$	7,538.20		$	7,708.50	$	7,118.60
Short-term securitization borrowings											4,142.80			4,109.10		3,780.10
Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		90.9			106.9			80.5			4,831.90			3,470.80		3,568.50
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,938.30			7,990.90			7,861.30			1,716.90			1,849.80		1,577.10
Deferred income taxes		84.4			92.4			86.1			360.8			369.1		346.1
Long-term borrowings		4,678.70			4,870.90			4,891.90			19,356.70			16,706.80		16,806.80
Retirement benefits and other liabilities		5,393.10			5,346.80			7,473.00			82.3			74.1		72.1
Liabilities held for sale					120.4
Total liabilities		19,228.00			19,608.70			21,487.20			38,029.60			34,288.20		33,269.30
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 – 536,431,204)		3,652.80			3,524.20			3,498.70			2,010.50			1,956.30		1,894.20
Common stock in treasury		-11,742.70			-10,210.90			-9,441.60
Retained earnings		21,564.60			19,645.60			19,031.50			2,639.60			2,337.30		2,180.20
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		-2,644.70			-2,693.10			-4,498.80			56.9			64.2		46.6
Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity		10,830.00			10,265.80			8,589.80			4,707.00			4,357.80		4,121.00
Noncontrolling interests		2.5			1.9			1.8
Total stockholders’ equity		10,832.50			10,267.70			8,591.60			4,707.00			4,357.80		4,121.00
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	30,060.50		$	29,876.40		$	30,078.80		$	42,736.60		$	38,646.00	$	37,390.30
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited		EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
		2014			2013			2014			2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income		$	2,513.50		$	2,730.60		$	452.2		$	407.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for credit losses		3.2			6.9			26.4			7.1
Provision for depreciation and amortization		592.2			550.5			417.8			359.6
Impairment charges		62.3			50.4
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		-303.2			-213.3			-1.4			-0.8
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes		-216.6			-210.9			-32.5			13.7
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables		151.8			-64.5
Insurance receivables								35.5			488.1
Inventories		-604.4			-545.9
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		13.3			313.3			4.1			-437.5
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable		181.5			178.7			25.8			7.3
Retirement benefits		203.2			125.2			11.8			16.4
Other		168.4			-9.7			-37			12.9
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,765.20			2,911.30			902.7			874.7
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding trade and wholesale)								12,618.30			11,757.40
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities		700.1			600.2			18.6			36.5
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases								803.3			692.3
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold		339.8			22
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and wholesale)								-13,802.50			-13,598.30
Purchases of marketable securities		-504.1			-810.4			-81.4			-89.2
Purchases of property and equipment		-639.5			-792.4			-1.4			-2.7
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired								-1,723.20			-1,386.50
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables								-2,055.60			-2,216.10
Other		-103			-97.4			-26.7			-89.8
Net cash used for investing activities		-206.7			-1,078.00			-4,250.60			-4,896.40
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings		537.2			86.7			-613.9			1,926.20
Change in intercompany receivables/payables		-1,442.70			-2,097.20			1,442.70			2,097.20
Proceeds from long-term borrowings		7			265.6			6,665.20			3,507.00
Payments of long-term borrowings		-757.2			-174.8			-3,322.60			-3,724.90
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		138.8			162.4
Repurchases of common stock		-1,631.10			-751.9
Dividends paid		-568.6			-556.3			-150			-186
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		28.5			46.5
Other		-21.4			-26.6			25.2			45.4
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		-3,709.50			-3,045.60			4,046.60			3,664.90
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents		-17.3			-7.3			0.3			14.5
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		-1,168.30			-1,219.60			699			-342.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period		3,023.30			3,907.90			480.8			744.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period		$	1,855.00		$	2,688.30		$	1,179.80		$	402
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements	'
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Financing Receivables - Non-Performing, Policy	'
	Past due balances of financing receivables still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date.  Non-performing financing receivables represent loans for which the Company has ceased accruing finance income.  These receivables are generally 120 days delinquent and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, has been written off to the allowance for credit losses.  Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis.  Accrual of finance income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.
	Financing receivables are considered impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Receivables reviewed for impairment generally include those that are either past due, or have provided bankruptcy notification, or require significant collection efforts. Receivables that are impaired are generally classified as non-performing.
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Policy	'
	A troubled debt restructuring is generally the modification of debt in which a creditor grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties.  These modifications may include a reduction of the stated interest rate, an extension of the maturity dates, a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt, or a reduction of accrued interest.
Inventory Valuation, Policy	'
	Most inventories owned by Deere & Company, its U.S. equipment subsidiaries and certain foreign equipment subsidiaries are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) method.
Product Warranties	'
	The Company generally determines its total warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the estimated amount of equipment that has been sold and is still under warranty based on dealer inventories and retail sales.
Extended Product Warranty, Policy	'
	The premiums for extended warranties are primarily recognized in income in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred over the contract period.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	'
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches.  The Company utilizes valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs.  The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures.  These valuation techniques are consistently applied.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	It is the Company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. The Company’s financial services operations manage the relationship of the types and amounts of their funding sources to their receivable and lease portfolio in an effort to diminish risk due to interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, while responding to favorable financing opportunities. The Company also has foreign currency exposures at some of its foreign and domestic operations related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or remains undesignated. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued. Any past or future changes in the derivative’s fair value, which will not be effective as an offset to the income effects of the item being hedged, are recognized currently in the income statement.

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_ITE1

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS	'
Schedule of After-Tax Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The after-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in millions of dollars follow:
		Retirement			Cumulative				Unrealized			Unrealized		Total
		Benefits			Translation				Gain (Loss)			Gain (Loss)		Accumulated
		Adjustment			Adjustment				on			on		Other
									Derivatives			Investments		Comprehensive
														Income (Loss)
	Balance October 31, 2013	$	-2,809		$	113			$	-3		$	6	$	-2,693
	Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	12			-95				-7			5		-85
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	113			9		*		11					133
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	125			-86				4			5		48
	Balance July 31, 2014	$	-2,684		$	27			$	1		$	11	$	-2,645
	*           Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
Schedule of Amounts Recorded in and Reclassifications out of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the Income Tax Effects	'
	Following are amounts recorded in and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss), and the income tax effects, in millions of dollars:
	Three Months Ended July 31, 2014	Before				Tax				After
		Tax				(Expense)				Tax
		Amount				Credit				Amount
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	$	(33	)						$	(33	)
	Reclassification of loss to Other expense *	9								9
	Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	(24		)						(24		)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging (loss)	(2		)		$	1			(1		)
	Reclassification of realized loss to:
	Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	3				(1		)		2
	Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	1								1
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	2								2
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Unrealized holding gain	6				(2		)		4
	Net unrealized gain on investments	6				(2		)		4
	Retirement benefits adjustment:
	Pensions
	Net actuarial gain	1								1
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
	Actuarial loss	43				(16		)		27
	Prior service cost	6				(2		)		4
	Settlements/curtailments	2				(1		)		1
	Health care and life insurance
	Net actuarial (loss)	(1		)						(1		)
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
	Actuarial loss	8				(3		)		5
	Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustments	59				(22		)		37
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	43			$	(24	)		$	19
	*              Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
	**      These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
	Three Months Ended July 31, 2013	Before			Tax			After
		Tax			(Expense)			Tax
		Amount			Credit			Amount
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	-103					$	-103
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging gain	17			$	-6		11
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	6			-2			4
	Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	-17			6			-11
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	6			-2			4
	Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
	Unrealized holding (loss)	-19			6			-13
	Net unrealized (loss) on investments	-19			6			-13
	Retirement benefits adjustment:
	Pensions
	Net actuarial (loss)	-2			1			-1
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
	Actuarial loss	66			-25			41
	Prior service cost	9			-3			6
	Health care and life insurance
	Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
	Actuarial loss	35			-13			22
	Prior service (credit)	-2			1			-1
	Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	106			-39			67
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	-10		$	-35		$	-45
	* These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
	Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014	Before				Tax				After
		Tax				(Expense)				Tax
		Amount				Credit				Amount
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	$	(96	)		$	1			$	(95	)
Reclassification of loss to Other expense *	9								9
Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment	(87		)		1				(86		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging (loss)	(11		)		4				(7		)
Reclassification of realized loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	11				(4		)		7
Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	7				(3		)		4
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	7				(3		)		4
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Unrealized holding gain	8				(3		)		5
Net unrealized gain on investments	8				(3		)		5
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Pensions
Net actuarial (loss)	(19		)		8				(11		)
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
Actuarial loss	129				(47		)		82
Prior service cost	18				(7		)		11
Settlements/curtailments	8				(3		)		5
Health care and life insurance
Net actuarial gain	38				(15		)		23
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: **
Actuarial loss	25				(9		)		16
Prior service (credit)	(2		)		1				(1		)
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	197				(72		)		125
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	125			$	(77	)		$	48
*                Represents the accumulated translation adjustments related to the foreign subsidiaries of the Water operations that were sold (see Note 19).
**        These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2013	Before				Tax				After
	Tax				(Expense)				Tax
	Amount				Credit				Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(148	)		$	5			$	(143	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain	21				(7		)		14
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense	17				(6		)		11
Foreign exchange contracts – Other expense	(23		)		8				(15		)
Net unrealized gain on derivatives	15				(5		)		10
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Unrealized holding (loss)	(19		)		7				(12		)
Net unrealized (loss) on investment	(19		)		7				(12		)
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Pensions
Net actuarial (loss)	(75		)		28				(47		)
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
Actuarial loss	194				(71		)		123
Prior service cost	25				(9		)		16
Settlements/curtailments	1								1
Health care and life insurance
Net actuarial gain	99				(37		)		62
Reclassification through amortization of actuarial (gain) loss and prior service (credit) cost to net income: *
Actuarial loss	105				(40		)		65
Prior service (credit)	(4		)		2				(2		)
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustment	345				(127		)		218
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	193			$	(120	)		$	73
*      These accumulated other comprehensive income amounts are included in net periodic postretirement costs.  See Note 7 for additional detail.

DIVIDENDS_DECLARED_AND_PAID_Ta

DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID	'
Dividends Declared and Paid	'
	Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Dividends declared	$	0.6	$	0.51	$	1.62	$	1.48
	Dividends paid	$	0.51	$	0.51	$	1.53	$	1.43

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Tables

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share	'
	A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions, except per share amounts:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net income attributable to Deere & Company	$	850.7	$	996.5	$	2,512.50	$	2,730.50
	Less income allocable to participating securities	0.3		0.2		0.8		0.8
	Income allocable to common stock	$	850.4	$	996.3	$	2,511.70	$	2,729.70
	Average shares outstanding	361.9		386		366.8		387.7
	Basic per share	$	2.35	$	2.58	$	6.85	$	7.04
	Average shares outstanding	361.9		386		366.8		387.7
	Effect of dilutive share-based compensation	3.2		3.6		3.3		4
	Total potential shares outstanding	365.1		389.6		370.1		391.7
	Diluted per share	$	2.33	$	2.56	$	6.79	$	6.97

PENSION_AND_OTHER_POSTRETIREME1

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS	'
Components of Pension and Postretirement Benefit Costs	'
	The worldwide components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		July 31						July 31
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	61		$	68		$	184		$	204
	Interest cost	119			107			358			329
	Expected return on plan assets	(192		)	(193		)	(578		)	(583		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	43			66			129			194
	Amortization of prior service cost	6			9			18			25
	Settlements/curtailments	2						8			1
	Net cost	$	39		$	57		$	119		$	170
	The worldwide components of net periodic postretirement benefits cost (health care and life insurance) consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		July 31						July 31
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	11		$	14		$	33		$	43
	Interest cost	66			64			197			191
	Expected return on plan assets	(18		)	(21		)	(53		)	(63		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	8			35			25			105
	Amortization of prior service credit				(2		)	(2		)	(4		)
	Net cost	$	67		$	90		$	200		$	272

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Tables

SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information by Segment	'
	Worldwide net sales and revenues, operating profit and identifiable assets by segment in millions of dollars follow:
		Three Months Ended July 31								Nine Months Ended July 31
		2014			2013			%		2014			2013			%
								Change								Change
	Net sales and revenues:
	Agriculture and turf	$	6,969		$	7,847		-11		$	20,211		$	22,029		-8
	Construction and forestry	1,754			1,469			19		4,707			4,344			8
	Total net sales	8,723			9,316			-6		24,918			26,373			-6
	Financial services	656			587			12		1,815			1,650			10
	Other revenues	121			107			13		369			322			15
	Total net sales and revenues	$	9,500		$	10,010		-5		$	27,102		$	28,345		-4
	Operating profit: *
	Agriculture and turf	$	941		$	1,336		-30		$	2,967		$	3,684		-19
	Construction and forestry	194			107			81		420			259			62
	Financial services	249			234			6		660			629			5
	Total operating profit	1,384			1,677			-17		4,047			4,572			-11
	Reconciling items **	(83		)	(127		)	-35		(324		)	(333		)	-3
	Income taxes	(450		)	(553		)	-19		(1,210		)	(1,509		)	-20
	Net income attributable to Deere & Company	$	851		$	997		-15		$	2,513		$	2,730		-8
	Intersegment sales and revenues:
	Agriculture and turf net sales	$	24		$	18		33		$	66		$	54		22
	Construction and forestry net sales									1			1
	Financial services	64			60			7		169			163			4
	Equipment operations outside the U.S. and Canada:
	Net sales	$	3,419		$	3,549		-4		$	9,698		$	10,039		-3
	Operating profit	295			323			-9		847			830			2
								July 31			October 31
								2014			2013
	Identifiable assets:
	Agriculture and turf							$	10,508		$	10,799		-3
	Construction and forestry							3,518			3,461			2
	Financial services							42,737			38,646			11
	Corporate							4,986			6,615			-25
	Total assets							$	61,749		$	59,521		4
	*                                         Operating profit is income from continuing operations before corporate expenses, certain external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses and income taxes.  Operating profit of the financial services segment includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses.
	**                                  Reconciling items are primarily corporate expenses, certain external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

FINANCING_RECEIVABLES_Tables

FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
Financing Receivables	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'
	An age analysis of past due financing receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing financing receivables in millions of dollars follows:
		July 31, 2014
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			or Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	99		$	38		$	30		$	167
	Construction and forestry	61			20			12			93
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	22			10			8			40
	Construction and forestry	15			5			2			22
	Total	$	197		$	73		$	52		$	322
		Total			Total			Current			Total
		Past Due			Non-						Financing
					Performing						Receivables
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	167		$	117		$	19,458		$	19,742
	Construction and forestry	93			18			2,237			2,348
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	40			85			8,169			8,294
	Construction and forestry	22			6			1,112			1,140
	Total	$	322		$	226		$	30,976		31,524
	Less allowance for credit losses										180
	Total financing receivables - net										$	31,344
		October 31, 2013
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days				90 Days					Total
		Past Due			Past Due				or Greater					Past Due
									Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	75		$		26		$	20				$	121
	Construction and forestry	39			14				9					62
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	28			9				5					42
	Construction and forestry	12			4				3					19
	Total	$	154		$		53		$	37				$	244
		Total			Total				Current				Total
		Past Due			Non-								Financing
					Performing								Receivables
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	121		$	102			$	18,942			$		19,165
	Construction and forestry	62			12				1,921				1,995
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	42			13				7,613				7,668
	Construction and forestry	19			3				1,109				1,131
	Total	$	244		$	130			$	29,585			29,959
	Less allowance for credit losses												173
	Total financing receivables - net												$		29,786
		July 31, 2013
		30-59 Days				60-89 Days			90 Days			Total
		Past Due				Past Due			or Greater			Past Due
									Past Due
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$	73			$	26		$	20		$		119
	Construction and forestry	47				17			7			71
	Other:
	Agriculture and turf	27				9			4			40
	Construction and forestry	12				4			3			19
	Total	$	159			$	56		$	34		$		249
		Total				Total			Current			Total
		Past Due				Non-						Financing
						Performing						Receivables
	Retail Notes:
	Agriculture and turf	$		119		$	108		$	17,567		$	17,794
Construction and forestry	71				11			1,749			1,831
Other:
Agriculture and turf	40				13			7,375			7,428
Construction and forestry	19				5			1,168			1,192
Total	$		249		$	137		$	27,859		28,245
Less allowance for credit losses											171
Total financing receivables - net											$	28,074
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses and Investment in Financing Receivables	'
	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables in millions of dollars during the periods follows:
		Three Months Ended
		July 31, 2014
		Retail			Revolving			Other			Total
		Notes			Charge
					Accounts
	Allowance:
	Beginning of period balance	$	105		$	40		$	26		$	171
	Provision	2			7			7			16
	Write-offs	-4			-10			-1			-15
	Recoveries	3			4			1			8
	End of period balance	$	106		$	41		$	33		$	180
		Nine Months Ended
		July 31, 2014
	Allowance:
	Beginning of period balance	$	101		$	41		$	31		$	173
	Provision	10			10			3			23
	Write-offs	-12			-21			-1			-34
	Recoveries	8			11						19
	Translation adjustments	-1									-1
	End of period balance *	$	106		$	41		$	33		$	180
	Financing receivables:
	End of period balance	$	22,090		$	2,562		$	6,872		$	31,524
	Balance individually evaluated **	$	44		$	1		$	80		$	125
	*                     Individual allowances were not significant.
	**             Remainder is collectively evaluated.
		Three Months Ended
		July 31, 2013
		Retail			Revolving			Other			Total
		Notes			Charge
					Accounts
	Allowance:
	Beginning of period balance	$	105		$	41		$	30		$	176
	Provision	1			2			1			4
	Write-offs	-3			-6			-1			-10
	Recoveries	3			4						7
	Translation adjustments	-6									-6
	End of period balance	$	100		$	41		$	30		$	171
		Nine Months Ended
		July 31, 2013
	Allowance:
	Beginning of period balance	$	110		$	40		$	27		$	177
	Provision (credit)	-2			4			5			7
	Write-offs	-10			-15			-2			-27
	Recoveries	8			12			1			21
	Translation adjustments	-6						-1			-7
	End of period balance *	$	100		$	41		$	30		$	171
	Financing receivables:
	End of period balance	$	19,626		$	2,577		$	6,042		$	28,245
	Balance individually evaluated **	$	15					$	39		$	54
	*                     Individual allowances were not significant.
	**             Remainder is collectively evaluated.
Analysis of the Impaired Financing Receivables	'
	An analysis of the impaired financing receivables in millions of dollars follows:
		Recorded			Unpaid			Specific			Average
		Investment			Principal			Allowance			Recorded
					Balance						Investment
	July 31, 2014 *
	Receivables with specific allowance **	$	92		$	92		$	10		$	95
	Receivables without a specific allowance ***	6			6						6
	Total	$	98		$	98		$	10		$	101
	Agriculture and turf	$	96		$	96		$	10		$	99
	Construction and forestry	$	2		$	2					$	2
	October 31, 2013 *
	Receivables with specific allowance ****	$	18		$	18		$	4		$	19
	Receivables without a specific allowance ***	8			8						8
	Total	$	26		$	26		$	4		$	27
	Agriculture and turf	$	23		$	23		$	4		$	24
	Construction and forestry	$	3		$	3					$	3
	July 31, 2013 *
	Receivables with specific allowance ****	$	18		$	18		$	4		$	19
	Receivables without a specific allowance ***	8			8						9
	Total	$	26		$	26		$	4		$	28
	Agriculture and turf	$	23		$	23		$	4		$	25
	Construction and forestry	$	3		$	3					$	3
	*                                        Finance income recognized was not material.
	**                                Primarily wholesale receivables, retail notes and operating loans.
	***                        Primarily retail notes.
	****                Primarily operating loans and retail notes.

SECURITIZATION_OF_FINANCING_RE1

SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'
Unconsolidated Conduits, Carrying Amount of Liabilities Compared to Maximum Exposure to Loss	'
	The Company’s carrying amount of the liabilities to the unconsolidated conduits, compared to the maximum exposure to loss related to these conduits, which would only be incurred in the event of a complete loss on the restricted assets, was as follows in millions of dollars:
		July 31, 2014
	Carrying value of liabilities	$	1,438
	Maximum exposure to loss	1,539
Components of Consolidated Restricted Assets, Secured Borrowings and Other Liabilities Related to Securitization Transactions	'
	The components of consolidated restricted assets related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions follow in millions of dollars:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)	$	4,276	$	4,167	$	3,903
	Allowance for credit losses	-12		-14		-12
	Other assets	102		100		95
	Total restricted securitized assets	$	4,366	$	4,253	$	3,986
	The components of consolidated secured borrowings and other liabilities related to securitizations follow in millions of dollars:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Short-term securitization borrowings	$	4,143	$	4,109	$	3,780
	Accrued interest on borrowings	1		1		1
	Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets	$	4,144	$	4,110	$	3,781

INVENTORIES_Tables

INVENTORIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES	'
Major Classification of Inventories	'
	Most inventories owned by Deere & Company, its U.S. equipment subsidiaries and certain foreign equipment subsidiaries are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) method.  If all of the Company’s inventories had been valued on a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) method, estimated inventories by major classification in millions of dollars would have been as follows:
		July 31		October 31		July 31
		2014		2013		2013
	Raw materials and supplies	$	1,848	$	1,954	$	1,917
	Work-in-process	792		753		690
	Finished goods and parts	4,361		3,757		4,391
	Total FIFO value	7,001		6,464		6,998
	Less adjustment to LIFO value	1,562		1,529		1,404
	Inventories	$	5,439	$	4,935	$	5,594

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET	'
Changes in Goodwill by Operating Segment	'
	The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Agriculture			Construction			Total
		and Turf			and Forestry
	Balance October 31, 2012:
	Goodwill	$	686		$	584		$	1,270
	Less accumulated impairment losses	349						349
	Goodwill-net	337			584			921
	Translation adjustments	-5			8			3
	Balance July 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	681			592			1,273
	Less accumulated impairment losses	349						349
	Goodwill-net	$	332		$	592		$	924
	Balance October 31, 2013:
	Goodwill	$	302		$	603		$	905
	Less accumulated impairment losses *	60						60
	Goodwill-net	242			603			845
	Divestitures	-60						-60
	Translation adjustments and other				-15			-15
	Balance July 31, 2014:
	Goodwill	242			588			830
	Less accumulated impairment losses **
	Goodwill-net	$	242		$	588		$	830
	*                     Accumulated impairment losses were reduced by $289 million related to Landscapes reclassification to held for sale (see Note 18).
	**             Accumulated impairment losses were reduced by $60 million related to the divestiture of the Water operations (see Note 19).
Components of Other Intangible Assets	'
	The components of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Useful		July 31			October 31			July 31
		Lives *
		Years		2014			2013			2013
	Amortized intangible assets:
	Customer lists and relationships	15		$	20		$	20		$	73
	Technology, patents, trademarks and other	19		88			88			93
	Total at cost			108			108			166
	Less accumulated amortization **			43			35			89
	Total			65			73			77
	Unamortized intangible assets:
	Licenses			4			4			4
	Other intangible assets-net			$	69		$	77		$	81
	*                     Weighted-averages
	**             Accumulated amortization at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013 for customer lists and relationships totaled $9 million, $8 million and $50 million and technology, patents, trademarks and other totaled $34 million, $27 million and $39 million, respectively.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
Reconciliation of the Changes in Warranty Liability and Unearned Premiums	'
	A reconciliation of the changes in the warranty liability and unearned premiums in millions of dollars follows:
		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		July 31				July 31
		2014		2013		2014		2013
	Beginning of period balance	$	1,196	$	1,152	$	1,164	$	1,025
	Payments	-206		-193		-572		-516
	Amortization of premiums received	-43		-29		-103		-86
	Accruals for warranties	183		216		550		631
	Premiums received	54		43		150		134
	Foreign exchange	-1		-3		-6		-2
	End of period balance	$	1,183	$	1,186	$	1,183	$	1,186

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS	'
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values in millions of dollars follow:
		July 31, 2014						October 31, 2013					July 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair		Carrying		Fair
		Value			Value *			Value			Value *		Value		Value *
	Financing receivables - net	$	27,080		$	26,952		$	25,633		$	25,572	$	24,183	$	24,143
	Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264			4,222			4,153			4,124		3,891		3,868
	Short-term securitization borrowings	4,143			4,145			4,109			4,113		3,780		3,778
	Long-term borrowings due within one year:
	Equipment operations	$	245		$	238		$	821		$	837	$	787	$	814
	Financial services	4,915			4,927			4,408			4,441		4,320		4,370
	Total	$	5,160		$	5,165		$	5,229		$	5,278	$	5,107	$	5,184
	Long-term borrowings:
	Equipment operations	$	4,678		$	5,120		$	4,871		$	5,141	$	4,892	$	5,162
	Financial services	19,357			19,569			16,707			16,887		16,807		16,980
	Total	$	24,035		$	24,689		$	21,578		$	22,028	$	21,699	$	22,142
	*   Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all financing receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	'
	Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in millions of dollars follow:
		July 31			October 31					July 31
		2014*			2013*					2013*
	Marketable securities
	Equity fund	$	32		$			20		$	13
	Fixed income fund	10
	U.S. government debt securities	1,108			1,312					1,408
	Municipal debt securities	34			36					35
	Corporate debt securities	169			138					130
	Mortgage-backed securities **	136			119					120
	Total marketable securities	1,489			1,625					1,706
	Other assets
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	321			347					365
	Foreign exchange contracts	14			32					36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	13			15					12
	Total assets ***	$	1,837		$		2,019			$	2,119
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	101		$	120				$	155
	Foreign exchange contracts	32			42					36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			17					40
	Total liabilities	$	134		$	179				$	231
	*       All measurements above were Level 2 measurements except for Level 1 measurements of U.S. government debt securities of $1,041 million, $1,247 million and $1,347 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively, the equity fund of $32 million, $20 million and $13 million at July 31, 2014, October 31, 2013 and July 31, 2013, respectively, and the fixed income fund of $10 million at July 31, 2014.  There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the first nine months of 2014 or 2013.
	**     Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.
	***   Excluded from this table are the Company’s cash equivalents, which were carried at cost that approximates fair value.  The cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds that were Level 1 measurements.
Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities	'
	The contractual maturities of debt securities at July 31, 2014 in millions of dollars are shown below.  Actual maturities may differ from those scheduled as a result of prepayments by the issuers.  Because of the potential for prepayment on mortgage-backed securities, they are not categorized by contractual maturity.
		Amortized			Fair
		Cost			Value
	Due in one year or less	$	1,021		$	1,021
	Due after one through five years	86			90
	Due after five through 10 years	141			145
	Due after 10 years	53			55
	Mortgage-backed securities	137			136
	Debt securities	$	1,438		$	1,447
Fair Value, Nonrecurring, Level 3 Measurements	'
	Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 3 measurements from impairments in millions of dollars follow:
		Fair Value *								Losses
										Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
		July 31		October 31			July 31			July 31			July 31
		2014		2013			2013			2014		2013	2014		2013
	Property and equipment – net			$	36		$	39					$	26	$	43
	Other intangible assets – net						$	2							$	7
	Assets held for sale – Water operations **												$	36
	*    See financing receivables with specific allowances in Note 10.  Losses were not significant.
	**  See Note 19.

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Tables

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'
Fair Value Hedge Interest Rate Contracts and Underlying Borrowings	'
	The gains (losses) on these contracts and the underlying borrowings recorded in interest expense were as follows in millions of dollars:
		Three Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
		July 31							July 31
		2014			2013				2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts *	$	32		$	(290	)		$	(49	)	$	(293	)
	Borrowings **	(33		)	288				47			293
	*                     Includes changes in fair values of interest rate contracts excluding net accrued interest income of $44 million and $39 million during the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 and $121 million and $118 million during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	**             Includes adjustments for fair values of hedged borrowings excluding accrued interest expense of $69 million and $64 million during the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 and $194 million and $199 million during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
	Fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheet in millions of dollars follow:
	Other Assets	July 31			October 31			July 31
		2014			2013			2013
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	266		$	295		$	307
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	12			14			11
	Total designated	278			309			318
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	55			52			58
	Foreign exchange contracts	14			32			36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			1			1
	Total not designated	70			85			95
	Total derivatives	$	348		$	394		$	413
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	50		$	71		$	96
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				16			39
	Total designated	50			87			135
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	51			49			59
	Foreign exchange contracts	32			42			36
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	1			1			1
	Total not designated	84			92			96
	Total derivatives	$	134		$	179		$	231
Gains (Losses) Related to Derivative Instruments on Statement of Consolidated Income	'
	The classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments on the statement of consolidated income consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
		Expense or		Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		OCI		July 31						July 31
		Classification		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Fair Value Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	Interest		$	76		$	-251		$	72		$	-175
	Cash Flow Hedges:
	Recognized in OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	OCI (pretax) *		-1			-1			-5			-9
	Foreign exchange contracts	OCI (pretax) *		-1			18			-6			30
	Reclassified from OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	Interest *		-3			-6			-11			-17
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other *		-1			17			-7			23
	Recognized Directly in Income
	(Ineffective Portion)			**			**			**			**
	Not Designated as Hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	Interest *					$	-1		$	4		$	-5
	Foreign exchange contracts	Cost of sales		$	-30		41						34
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other *		-39			87			-28			88
	Total not designated			$	-69		$	127		$	-24		$	117
	*    Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
	**  The amount is not significant.
Impact on Derivative Assets and Liabilities Related to Netting Arrangements and Collateral	'
	Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral.  The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and any collateral received or paid in millions of dollars follows:
	July 31, 2014	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts			Arrangements			Received
		Recognized
	Derivatives:
	Assets	$	348		$	(85)		$	(5)		$	258
	Liabilities	134			(85)						49
	October 31, 2013	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts			Arrangements			Received
		Recognized
	Derivatives:
	Assets	$	394		$	(120)		$	(8)		$	266
	Liabilities	179			(120)						59
	July 31, 2013	Gross			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
		Amounts			Arrangements			Received
		Recognized
	Derivatives:
	Assets	$	413		$	(121)		$	(13)		$	279
	Liabilities	231			(121)						110

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATING_DAT1

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA	'
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA STATEMENT OF INCOME	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	For the Three Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited			EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
				2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales and Revenues
	Net sales			$	8,723.0		$	9,315.6
	Finance and interest income			14.2			19.0			$	634.2		$	579.3
	Other income			147.2			133.0			85.6			67.4
	Total			8,884.4			9,467.6			719.8			646.7
	Costs and Expenses
	Cost of sales			6,611.6			6,838.3
	Research and development expenses			362.1			338.7
	Selling, administrative and general expenses			684.5			803.6			138.8			119.1
	Interest expense			61.1			74.0			107.3			120.3
	Interest compensation to Financial Services			60.4			55.6
	Other operating expenses			60.9			42.4			225.3			173.0
	Total			7,840.6			8,152.6			471.4			412.4
	Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes			1,043.8			1,315.0			248.4			234.3
	Provision for income taxes			363.8			469.0			86.4			84.5
	Income of Consolidated Group			680.0			846.0			162.0			149.8
	Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates
	Financial Services			162.3			150.0			.3			.2
	Other			8.6			.6
	Total			170.9			150.6			.3			.2
	Net Income			850.9			996.6			162.3			150.0
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			.2			.1
	Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company			$	850.7		$	996.5		$	162.3		$	150.0
	*	Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
	STATEMENT OF INCOME
	For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited			EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
				2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net Sales and Revenues
	Net sales			$	24,917.8		$	26,373.5
	Finance and interest income			50.0			57.1			$	1,795.2		$	1,668.8
	Other income			447.6			393.2			188.6			144.4
	Total			25,415.4			26,823.8			1,983.8			1,813.2
	Costs and Expenses
	Cost of sales			18,679.5			19,336.0
	Research and development expenses			1,039.9			1,072.1
	Selling, administrative and general expenses			2,046.9			2,313.4			394.2			353.1
	Interest expense			216.5			217.0			313.0			367.0
	Interest compensation to Financial Services			157.4			151.4
	Other operating expenses			212.8			122.9			618.0			464.8
	Total			22,353.0			23,212.8			1,325.2			1,184.9
	Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes			3,062.4			3,611.0			658.6			628.3
	Provision for income taxes			1,001.7			1,287.5			208.0			221.4
	Income of Consolidated Group			2,060.7			2,323.5			450.6			406.9
	Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates
	Financial Services			452.2			407.9			1.6			1.0
	Other			.6			(.8)
	Total			452.8			407.1			1.6			1.0
	Net Income			2,513.5			2,730.6			452.2			407.9
	Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			1.0			.1
	Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company			$	2,512.5		$	2,730.5		$	452.2		$	407.9
	*	Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited		EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*									FINANCIAL SERVICES
			July 31			October 31			July 31			July 31			October 31		July 31
			2014			2013			2013			2014			2013		2013
	Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,855.00		$	3,023.30		$	2,688.30		$	1,179.80		$	480.8	$	402
	Marketable securities		1,002.50			1,207.20			1,308.30			486.9			417.6		397.8
	Receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		4,865.70			3,502.00			3,594.50
	Trade accounts and notes receivable - net		819.1			1,061.80			1,302.20			4,923.00			3,555.90		4,661.90
	Financing receivables - net		7.1			16.5			8.2			27,072.80			25,616.20		24,174.90
	Financing receivables securitized - net											4,264.20			4,153.10		3,890.50
	Other receivables		802.6			983.1			834.3			421.1			486.6		229.5
	Equipment on operating leases - net											3,580.00			3,152.20		2,826.00
	Inventories		5,439.00			4,934.70			5,594.30
	Property and equipment - net		5,330.30			5,408.50			5,049.30			55.1			58.4		58.3
	Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		5,005.90			4,569.00			4,325.50			11.3			10.2		9.7
	Goodwill		829.8			844.8			924.2
	Other intangible assets - net		65.4			73.1			77.3			4			4		4
	Retirement benefits		579.3			517.7			26.1			34.3			37.5		39.1
	Deferred income taxes		2,778.30			2,575.40			3,697.30			70.8			51.3		47.5
	Other assets		680.5			654.3			649			633.3			622.2		649.1
	Assets held for sale					505
	Total Assets		$	30,060.50		$	29,876.40		$	30,078.80		$	42,736.60		$	38,646.00	$	37,390.30
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Short-term borrowings		$	1,042.60		$	1,080.40		$	1,094.40		$	7,538.20		$	7,708.50	$	7,118.60
	Short-term securitization borrowings											4,142.80			4,109.10		3,780.10
	Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		90.9			106.9			80.5			4,831.90			3,470.80		3,568.50
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		7,938.30			7,990.90			7,861.30			1,716.90			1,849.80		1,577.10
	Deferred income taxes		84.4			92.4			86.1			360.8			369.1		346.1
	Long-term borrowings		4,678.70			4,870.90			4,891.90			19,356.70			16,706.80		16,806.80
	Retirement benefits and other liabilities		5,393.10			5,346.80			7,473.00			82.3			74.1		72.1
	Liabilities held for sale					120.4
	Total liabilities		19,228.00			19,608.70			21,487.20			38,029.60			34,288.20		33,269.30
	Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)
	Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 – 536,431,204)		3,652.80			3,524.20			3,498.70			2,010.50			1,956.30		1,894.20
	Common stock in treasury		-11,742.70			-10,210.90			-9,441.60
	Retained earnings		21,564.60			19,645.60			19,031.50			2,639.60			2,337.30		2,180.20
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		-2,644.70			-2,693.10			-4,498.80			56.9			64.2		46.6
	Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity		10,830.00			10,265.80			8,589.80			4,707.00			4,357.80		4,121.00
	Noncontrolling interests		2.5			1.9			1.8
	Total stockholders’ equity		10,832.50			10,267.70			8,591.60			4,707.00			4,357.80		4,121.00
	Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity		$	30,060.50		$	29,876.40		$	30,078.80		$	42,736.60		$	38,646.00	$	37,390.30
	* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS	'
	SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
	STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
	For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 2014 and 2013
	(In millions of dollars) Unaudited		EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*						FINANCIAL SERVICES
			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Cash Flows from Operating Activities
	Net income		$	2,513.50		$	2,730.60		$	452.2		$	407.9
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
	Provision for credit losses		3.2			6.9			26.4			7.1
	Provision for depreciation and amortization		592.2			550.5			417.8			359.6
	Impairment charges		62.3			50.4
	Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates		-303.2			-213.3			-1.4			-0.8
	Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes		-216.6			-210.9			-32.5			13.7
	Changes in assets and liabilities:
	Trade receivables		151.8			-64.5
	Insurance receivables								35.5			488.1
	Inventories		-604.4			-545.9
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		13.3			313.3			4.1			-437.5
	Accrued income taxes payable/receivable		181.5			178.7			25.8			7.3
	Retirement benefits		203.2			125.2			11.8			16.4
	Other		168.4			-9.7			-37			12.9
	Net cash provided by operating activities		2,765.20			2,911.30			902.7			874.7
	Cash Flows from Investing Activities
	Collections of receivables (excluding trade and wholesale)								12,618.30			11,757.40
	Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities		700.1			600.2			18.6			36.5
	Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases								803.3			692.3
	Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold		339.8			22
	Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and wholesale)								-13,802.50			-13,598.30
	Purchases of marketable securities		-504.1			-810.4			-81.4			-89.2
	Purchases of property and equipment		-639.5			-792.4			-1.4			-2.7
	Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired								-1,723.20			-1,386.50
	Increase in trade and wholesale receivables								-2,055.60			-2,216.10
	Other		-103			-97.4			-26.7			-89.8
	Net cash used for investing activities		-206.7			-1,078.00			-4,250.60			-4,896.40
	Cash Flows from Financing Activities
	Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings		537.2			86.7			-613.9			1,926.20
	Change in intercompany receivables/payables		-1,442.70			-2,097.20			1,442.70			2,097.20
	Proceeds from long-term borrowings		7			265.6			6,665.20			3,507.00
	Payments of long-term borrowings		-757.2			-174.8			-3,322.60			-3,724.90
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock		138.8			162.4
	Repurchases of common stock		-1,631.10			-751.9
	Dividends paid		-568.6			-556.3			-150			-186
	Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation		28.5			46.5
	Other		-21.4			-26.6			25.2			45.4
	Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities		-3,709.50			-3,045.60			4,046.60			3,664.90
	Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents		-17.3			-7.3			0.3			14.5
	Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents		-1,168.30			-1,219.60			699			-342.3
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period		3,023.30			3,907.90			480.8			744.3
	Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period		$	1,855.00		$	2,688.30		$	1,179.80		$	402
	* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
	The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes.  Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND CASH FLOW INFORMATION	'	'
Transfer of inventory to equipment on operating leases	$499	$408
Accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment	$50	$74

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_ITE2

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	($2,693.10)	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	'	'	-85	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	133	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	18.8	-44.8	48.4	72.7
Balance at the end of the period	-2,644.70	-4,498.80	-2,644.70	-4,498.80
Retirement Benefits Adjustment	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	-2,809	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	'	'	12	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	113	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	125	'
Balance at the end of the period	-2,684	'	-2,684	'
Cumulative Translation Adjustment	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	113	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	'	'	-95	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	9	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-86	'
Balance at the end of the period	27	'	27	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	-3	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	'	'	-7	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	'	'	11	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	4	'
Balance at the end of the period	1	'	1	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments	'	'	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	'	6	'
Other comprehensive income (loss) items before reclassification	'	'	5	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	5	'
Balance at the end of the period	$11	'	$11	'

OTHER_COMPREHENSIVE_INCOME_ITE3

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, before tax	($33)	'	($96)	'
Reclassification of loss to Other expense, before tax	9	'	9	'
Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, before tax	-24	-103	-87	-148
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), before tax	-2	17	-11	21
Net unrealized gain on derivatives, before tax	2	6	7	15
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (loss), before tax	6	-19	8	-19
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, before tax	6	-19	8	-19
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustments, before tax	59	106	197	345
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	43	-10	125	193
Cumulative Translation Adjustment, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, tax (expense) credit	'	'	1	'
Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, tax (expense) credit	'	'	1	5
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), tax (expense) credit	1	-6	4	-7
Net unrealized gain on derivatives, tax (expense) credit	'	-2	-3	-5
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (loss), tax (expense) credit	-2	6	-3	7
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, tax (expense) credit	-2	6	-3	7
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustments, tax (expense) credit	-22	-39	-72	-127
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit	-24	-35	-77	-120
Cumulative Translation Adjustment, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, after tax	-33	'	-95	'
Reclassification of loss to Other expense, after tax	9	'	9	'
Net unrealized (loss) on translation adjustment, after tax	-24.5	-103.4	-86	-143
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), after tax	-1	11	-7	14
Net unrealized gain on derivatives, after tax	1.8	4	4.1	9.8
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gain (loss), after tax	4	-13	5	-12
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, after tax	4.2	-12.6	5.3	-12.4
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Net unrealized gain on retirement benefits adjustments, after tax	37.3	67.2	125	218.3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes	18.8	-44.8	48.4	72.7
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests	'	'	'	'
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Pensions	'	'	'	'
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), before tax	1	-2	-19	-75
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, before tax	43	66	129	194
Prior service (credit) cost, before tax	6	9	18	25
Settlements/curtailments, before tax	2	'	8	1
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), tax (expense) credit	'	1	8	28
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, tax (expense) credit	-16	-25	-47	-71
Prior service (credit) cost, tax (expense) credit	-2	-3	-7	-9
Settlements/curtailments, tax (expense) credit	-1	'	-3	'
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), after tax	1	-1	-11	-47
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, after tax	27	41	82	123
Prior service (credit) cost, after tax	4	6	11	16
Settlements/curtailments, after tax	1	'	5	1
Health Care and Life Insurance	'	'	'	'
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), before tax	-1	'	38	99
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, before tax	8	35	25	105
Prior service (credit) cost, before tax	'	-2	-2	-4
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), tax (expense) credit	'	'	-15	-37
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, tax (expense) credit	-3	-13	-9	-40
Prior service (credit) cost, tax (expense) credit	'	1	1	2
Retirement Benefits Adjustment, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Net actuarial gain (loss), after tax	-1	'	23	62
Reclassification Through Amortization of Actuarial (Gain) Loss and Prior Service (Credit) Cost to Net Income	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss, after tax	5	22	16	65
Prior service (credit) cost, after tax	'	-1	-1	-2
Interest Rate Contracts | Interest Expense	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, before tax	3	6	11	17
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, tax (expense) credit	-1	-2	-4	-6
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, after tax	2	4	7	11
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Expense	'	'	'	'
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Before Tax	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, before tax	1	-17	7	-23
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, Tax (Expense) Credit	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, tax (expense) credit	'	6	-3	8
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives, After Tax	'	'	'	'
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss, after tax	$1	($11)	$4	($15)

DIVIDENDS_DECLARED_AND_PAID_De

DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
DIVIDENDS DECLARED AND PAID	'	'	'	'
Dividends declared	$0.60	$0.51	$1.62	$1.48
Dividends paid	$0.51	$0.51	$1.53	$1.43

EARNINGS_PER_SHARE_Details

EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
EARNINGS PER SHARE	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Deere & Company (in dollars)	$850.70	$996.50	$2,512.50	$2,730.50
Less income allocable to participating securities (in dollars)	0.3	0.2	0.8	0.8
Income allocable to common stock (in dollars)	$850.40	$996.30	$2,511.70	$2,729.70
Average shares outstanding	361.9	386	366.8	387.7
Basic (in dollars per share)	$2.35	$2.58	$6.85	$7.04
Diluted Earnings Per Share	'	'	'	'
Average shares outstanding	361.9	386	366.8	387.7
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation (in shares)	3.2	3.6	3.3	4
Total potential shares outstanding	365.1	389.6	370.1	391.7
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$2.33	$2.56	$6.79	$6.97
Antidilutive incremental shares excluded from computation of earnings per share	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5

PENSION_AND_OTHER_POSTRETIREME2

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Pensions	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'
Service cost	$61	$68	$184	$204
Interest cost	119	107	358	329
Expected return on plan assets	-192	-193	-578	-583
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	43	66	129	194
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	6	9	18	25
Settlements/curtailments	2	'	8	1
Net cost	39	57	119	170
Defined benefit plan employer contributions	'	'	70	'
Defined benefit plan employer contributions expected for the remainder of the fiscal year	'	'	24	'
Health Care and Life Insurance	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure	'	'	'	'
Service cost	11	14	33	43
Interest cost	66	64	197	191
Expected return on plan assets	-18	-21	-53	-63
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	8	35	25	105
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost	'	-2	-2	-4
Net cost	67	90	200	272
Defined benefit plan employer contributions	'	'	26	'
Defined benefit plan employer contributions expected for the remainder of the fiscal year	'	'	$8	'

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits	$207	$272
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting effective tax rate if recognized	$55	'

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	$8,723	$9,315.60	$24,917.80	$26,373.50	'
% Change - Net sales	-6.00%	'	-6.00%	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	9,500.20	10,009.90	27,102.10	28,344.90	'
% Change - Net sales and revenues	-5.00%	'	-4.00%	'	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating profit (loss)	1,384	1,677	4,047	4,572	'
% Change - Operating profit (loss)	-17.00%	'	-11.00%	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Deere & Company	850.7	996.5	2,512.50	2,730.50	'
% Change - Net income (loss) attributable to Deere & Company	-15.00%	'	-8.00%	'	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	61,748.50	58,336.90	61,748.50	58,336.90	59,521.30
% Change - Identifiable assets	'	'	4.00%	'	'
Operating Segments (Other)	'	'	'	'	'
Reconciling items	-83	-127	-324	-333	'
% Change - Reconciling items	-35.00%	'	-3.00%	'	'
Income taxes	-450.2	-553.5	-1,209.60	-1,508.80	'
% Change - Income taxes	-19.00%	'	-20.00%	'	'
Equipment Operations	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	8,723	9,315.60	24,917.80	26,373.50	'
Total net sales and revenues	8,884.40	9,467.60	25,415.40	26,823.80	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Net income (loss) attributable to Deere & Company	850.7	996.5	2,512.50	2,730.50	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	30,060.50	30,078.80	30,060.50	30,078.80	29,876.40
Operating Segments (Other)	'	'	'	'	'
Income taxes	-363.8	-469	-1,001.70	-1,287.50	'
Equipment Operations | Outside U.S. and Canada:	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	3,419	3,549	9,698	10,039	'
% Change - Net sales	-4.00%	'	-3.00%	'	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating profit (loss)	295	323	847	830	'
% Change - Operating profit (loss)	-9.00%	'	2.00%	'	'
Corporate	'	'	'	'	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	4,986	'	4,986	'	6,615
% Change - Identifiable assets	'	'	-25.00%	'	'
Agriculture and Turf	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	6,969	7,847	20,211	22,029	'
% Change - Net sales	-11.00%	'	-8.00%	'	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating profit (loss)	941	1,336	2,967	3,684	'
% Change - Operating profit (loss)	-30.00%	'	-19.00%	'	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	10,508	'	10,508	'	10,799
% Change - Identifiable assets	'	'	-3.00%	'	'
Agriculture and Turf | Intersegment Sales and Revenue	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	24	18	66	54	'
% Change - Net sales and revenues	33.00%	'	22.00%	'	'
Construction and Forestry	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales	1,754	1,469	4,707	4,344	'
% Change - Net sales	19.00%	'	8.00%	'	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating profit (loss)	194	107	420	259	'
% Change - Operating profit (loss)	81.00%	'	62.00%	'	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	3,518	'	3,518	'	3,461
% Change - Identifiable assets	'	'	2.00%	'	'
Construction and Forestry | Intersegment Sales and Revenue	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	'	'	1	1	'
Financial Services	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	656	587	1,815	1,650	'
% Change - Net sales and revenues	12.00%	'	10.00%	'	'
Operating Profit (Loss)	'	'	'	'	'
Total operating profit (loss)	249	234	660	629	'
% Change - Operating profit (loss)	6.00%	'	5.00%	'	'
Identifiable Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Total Assets	42,737	'	42,737	'	38,646
% Change - Identifiable assets	'	'	11.00%	'	'
Financial Services | Intersegment Sales and Revenue	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	64	60	169	163	'
% Change - Net sales and revenues	7.00%	'	4.00%	'	'
Other	'	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'	'
Total net sales and revenues	$121	$107	$369	$322	'
% Change - Net sales and revenues	13.00%	'	15.00%	'	'

FINANCING_RECEIVABLES_Details

FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
FINANCING RECEIVABLES	'	'	'	'	'	'
Minimum number of days for a financing receivable to be considered past due	'30 days	'	'	'	'	'
Generally the number of days before a receivable is considered to be non-performing, accrual of finance income is suspended and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off	'120 days	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	$197	'	$154	$159	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	73	'	53	56	'	'
90 Days or Greater Past Due	52	'	37	34	'	'
Total Past Due	322	'	244	249	'	'
Total Non-Performing	226	'	130	137	'	'
Current	30,976	'	29,585	27,859	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	31,524	'	29,959	28,245	'	'
Less allowance for credit losses	180	171	173	171	176	177
Total financing receivables - net	31,344	'	29,786	28,074	'	'
Retail Notes	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	22,090	'	'	19,626	'	'
Less allowance for credit losses	106	105	101	100	105	110
Retail Notes | Agriculture and Turf	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	99	'	75	73	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	38	'	26	26	'	'
90 Days or Greater Past Due	30	'	20	20	'	'
Total Past Due	167	'	121	119	'	'
Total Non-Performing	117	'	102	108	'	'
Current	19,458	'	18,942	17,567	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	19,742	'	19,165	17,794	'	'
Retail Notes | Construction and Forestry	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	61	'	39	47	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	20	'	14	17	'	'
90 Days or Greater Past Due	12	'	9	7	'	'
Total Past Due	93	'	62	71	'	'
Total Non-Performing	18	'	12	11	'	'
Current	2,237	'	1,921	1,749	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	2,348	'	1,995	1,831	'	'
Other Financing Receivables | Agriculture and Turf	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	22	'	28	27	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	10	'	9	9	'	'
90 Days or Greater Past Due	8	'	5	4	'	'
Total Past Due	40	'	42	40	'	'
Total Non-Performing	85	'	13	13	'	'
Current	8,169	'	7,613	7,375	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	8,294	'	7,668	7,428	'	'
Other Financing Receivables | Construction and Forestry	'	'	'	'	'	'
Age Analysis of Past Due Financing Receivables Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'	'
30-59 Days Past Due	15	'	12	12	'	'
60-89 Days Past Due	5	'	4	4	'	'
90 Days or Greater Past Due	2	'	3	3	'	'
Total Past Due	22	'	19	19	'	'
Total Non-Performing	6	'	3	5	'	'
Current	1,112	'	1,109	1,168	'	'
Total Financing Receivables	$1,140	'	$1,131	$1,192	'	'

FINANCING_RECEIVABLES_Details_

FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Allowance:	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period balance	$171	$176	$173	$177	'
Provision (credit)	16	4	23	7	'
Write-offs	-15	-10	-34	-27	'
Recoveries	8	7	19	21	'
Translation adjustments	'	-6	-1	-7	'
End of period balance	180	171	180	171	'
Financing receivables:	'	'	'	'	'
End of period balance	31,524	28,245	31,524	28,245	29,959
Balance individually evaluated	125	54	125	54	'
Retail Notes	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance:	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period balance	105	105	101	110	'
Provision (credit)	2	1	10	-2	'
Write-offs	-4	-3	-12	-10	'
Recoveries	3	3	8	8	'
Translation adjustments	'	-6	-1	-6	'
End of period balance	106	100	106	100	'
Financing receivables:	'	'	'	'	'
End of period balance	22,090	19,626	22,090	19,626	'
Balance individually evaluated	44	15	44	15	'
Revolving Charge Accounts	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance:	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period balance	40	41	41	40	'
Provision (credit)	7	2	10	4	'
Write-offs	-10	-6	-21	-15	'
Recoveries	4	4	11	12	'
End of period balance	41	41	41	41	'
Financing receivables:	'	'	'	'	'
End of period balance	2,562	2,577	2,562	2,577	'
Balance individually evaluated	1	'	1	'	'
Other Financing Receivables	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance:	'	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period balance	26	30	31	27	'
Provision (credit)	7	1	3	5	'
Write-offs	-1	-1	-1	-2	'
Recoveries	1	'	'	1	'
Translation adjustments	'	'	'	-1	'
End of period balance	33	30	33	30	'
Financing receivables:	'	'	'	'	'
End of period balance	6,872	6,042	6,872	6,042	'
Balance individually evaluated	$80	$39	$80	$39	'

FINANCING_RECEIVABLES_Details_1

FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
	item	item
Analysis of Impaired Financing Receivables	'	'	'
Recorded investment, with specific allowance	$92	$18	$18
Recorded investment, without specific allowance	6	8	8
Recorded Investment	98	26	26
Unpaid principal balance, with specific allowance	92	18	18
Unpaid principal balance, without specific allowance	6	8	8
Unpaid Principal Balance	98	26	26
Specific allowance, with allowance	10	4	4
Specific Allowance	10	4	4
Average recorded investment, with specific allowance	95	19	19
Average recorded investment, without specific allowance	6	9	8
Average Recorded Investment	101	28	27
Financing Receivables Related to Troubled Debt Restructurings	'	'	'
Financing receivable contracts in troubled debt restructuring, number	51	79	'
Financing receivables in troubled debt restructurings, aggregate balances, pre-modification	1.4	15.5	'
Financing receivables in troubled debt restructurings, aggregate balances, post-modification	1.2	14.8	'
Number of troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted	0	0	'
Commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose accounts were modified in troubled debt restructurings	0	'	'
Agriculture and Turf	'	'	'
Analysis of Impaired Financing Receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment	96	23	23
Unpaid Principal Balance	96	23	23
Specific Allowance	10	4	4
Average Recorded Investment	99	25	24
Construction and Forestry	'	'	'
Analysis of Impaired Financing Receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment	2	3	3
Unpaid Principal Balance	2	3	3
Average Recorded Investment	$2	$3	$3

SECURITIZATION_OF_FINANCING_RE2

SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
Securitization Transactions	'	'	'
Unconsolidated conduits, carrying value of liabilities	$1,438	'	'
Unconsolidated conduits, maximum exposure to loss	1,539	'	'
Total Assets	61,748.50	59,521.30	58,336.90
Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)	4,276	4,167	3,903
Allowance for credit losses - securitization transactions	-12	-14	-12
Other assets - securitization transactions	102	100	95
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	4,366	4,253	3,986
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10
Accrued interest on borrowings - securitization transactions	1	1	1
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	4,144	4,110	3,781
Maximum remaining term of all restricted securitized retail notes	'7 years	'	'
VIE-Primary Beneficiary	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions	'	'	'
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	2,402	2,626	2,108
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	2,308	2,547	2,010
Non-VIE Banking Operation	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions	'	'	'
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	425	353	407
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	398	338	384
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary	'	'	'
Securitization Transactions	'	'	'
Total Assets	43,000	'	'
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	1,539	1,274	1,471
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	$1,438	$1,225	$1,387

INVENTORIES_Details

INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
INVENTORIES	'	'	'
Raw materials and supplies	$1,848	$1,954	$1,917
Work-in-process	792	753	690
Finished goods and parts	4,361	3,757	4,391
Total FIFO value	7,001	6,464	6,998
Less adjustment to LIFO value	1,562	1,529	1,404
Inventories	$5,439	$4,934.70	$5,594.30

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance	$905	$1,270
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	60	349
Goodwill - net, beginning balance	844.8	921
Divestitures	-60	'
Translation adjustments and other	-15	3
Goodwill - gross, ending balance	830	1,273
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	'	349
Goodwill - net, ending balance	829.8	924.2
John Deere Landscapes	'	'
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill	'	'
Decrease in accumulated impairment losses	289	'
John Deere Water Operations	'	'
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill	'	'
Decrease in accumulated impairment losses	60	'
Agriculture and Turf	'	'
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance	302	686
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance	60	349
Goodwill - net, beginning balance	242	337
Divestitures	-60	'
Translation adjustments and other	'	-5
Goodwill - gross, ending balance	242	681
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance	'	349
Goodwill - net, ending balance	242	332
Construction and Forestry	'	'
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill	'	'
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance	603	584
Goodwill - net, beginning balance	603	584
Translation adjustments and other	-15	8
Goodwill - gross, ending balance	588	592
Goodwill - net, ending balance	$588	$592

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_3

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
Amortized Intangible Assets:	'	'	'
Total at cost	$108	$108	$166
Less accumulated amortization	43	35	89
Total amortized intangible assets - net	65	73	77
Unamortized intangible assets:	'	'	'
Licenses	4	4	4
Intangible assets - net (excluding goodwill)	'	'	'
Other intangible assets - net	69.4	77.1	81.2
Customer Lists and Relationships	'	'	'
Amortized Intangible Assets:	'	'	'
Total at cost	20	20	73
Less accumulated amortization	9	8	50
Useful Lives (weighted averages)	'15 years	'	'
Technology, Patents, Trademarks and Other	'	'	'
Amortized Intangible Assets:	'	'	'
Total at cost	88	88	93
Less accumulated amortization	$34	$27	$39
Useful Lives (weighted averages)	'19 years	'	'

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLE_4

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Amortized Intangible Assets:	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense of other intangible assets	$3	$5	$8	$17
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - remainder of 2014	3	'	3	'
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2015	10	'	10	'
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2016	9	'	9	'
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2017	9	'	9	'
Amortization expense of other intangible assets - 2018	$5	'	$5	'

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'	'	'
Historical claims rate, review period	'	'	'5 years	'
Unamortized extended warranty premiums (deferred revenue)	$389	$339	$389	$339
Change in Warranty Liability and Unearned Premiums	'	'	'	'
Beginning of period balance	1,196	1,152	1,164	1,025
Payments	-206	-193	-572	-516
Amortization of premiums received	-43	-29	-103	-86
Accruals for warranties	183	216	550	631
Premiums received	54	43	150	134
Foreign exchange	-1	-3	-6	-2
End of period balance	$1,183	$1,186	$1,183	$1,186

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
Commitments for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment	$415
Other restricted assets	64
Miscellaneous contingent liabilities	35
Guarantees, Third-party Receivables	'
Guarantee Obligations	'
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure	301
Guarantee obligations accrued liability	$7
Guarantee obligations term	'P6Y

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Financing receivables - net	$27,079.90	$25,632.70	$24,183.10
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264.20	4,153.10	3,890.50
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10
Long-term borrowings	24,035.50	21,577.70	21,698.70
Fair Value, Level 2	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,145	4,113	3,778
Long-term borrowings due within one year	5,165	5,278	5,184
Long-term borrowings	24,689	22,028	22,142
Fair Value, Level 3	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Financing receivables - net	26,952	25,572	24,143
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,222	4,124	3,868
Carrying Value	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Financing receivables - net	27,080	25,633	24,183
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264	4,153	3,891
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,143	4,109	3,780
Long-term borrowings due within one year	5,160	5,229	5,107
Long-term borrowings	24,035	21,578	21,699
Equipment Operations	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Financing receivables - net	7.1	16.5	8.2
Long-term borrowings	4,678.70	4,870.90	4,891.90
Equipment Operations | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Long-term borrowings due within one year	238	837	814
Long-term borrowings	5,120	5,141	5,162
Equipment Operations | Carrying Value	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Long-term borrowings due within one year	245	821	787
Long-term borrowings	4,678	4,871	4,892
Financial Services	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Financing receivables - net	27,072.80	25,616.20	24,174.90
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264.20	4,153.10	3,890.50
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10
Long-term borrowings	19,356.70	16,706.80	16,806.80
Financial Services | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Long-term borrowings due within one year	4,927	4,441	4,370
Long-term borrowings	19,569	16,887	16,980
Financial Services | Carrying Value	'	'	'
Fair Values of Financial Instruments	'	'	'
Long-term borrowings due within one year	4,915	4,408	4,320
Long-term borrowings	$19,357	$16,707	$16,807

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 2) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	$1,489.40	$1,624.80	$1,706
Derivative assets	348	394	413
Derivative liabilities	134	179	231
Transfer from Level 1 to Level 2, assets	0	'	0
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 1, assets	0	'	0
Transfer from Level 1 to Level 2, liabilities	0	'	0
Transfer from Level 2 to Level 1, liabilities	0	'	0
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 and 2	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	1,489	1,625	1,706
Total assets	1,837	2,019	2,119
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 and 2 | U.S. Government Debt Securities	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	1,108	1,312	1,408
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | Equity Fund	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	32	20	13
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | Fixed Income Fund	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	10	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | U.S. Government Debt Securities	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	1,041	1,247	1,347
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Total liabilities	134	179	231
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative assets	321	347	365
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative liabilities	101	120	155
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative assets	14	32	36
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative liabilities	32	42	36
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative assets	13	15	12
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Derivative liabilities	1	17	40
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Municipal Debt Securities	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	34	36	35
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	169	138	130
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Mortgage-Backed Securities	'	'	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Marketable securities	$136	$119	$120

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail2

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 3) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities, Amortized Cost	'
Amortized cost, due in one year or less	$1,021
Amortized cost, due after one through five years	86
Amortized cost, due after five through 10 years	141
Amortized cost, due after 10 years	53
Amortized cost, mortgage-backed securities	137
Amortized cost, debt securities	1,438
Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities, Fair Value	'
Fair value, due in one year or less	1,021
Fair value, due after one through five years	90
Fair value, due after five through 10 years	145
Fair value, due after 10 years	55
Fair value, mortgage-backed securities	136
Fair value, debt securities	$1,447

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail3

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 4) (USD $)	9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
			Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements	Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements	Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements	Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements	Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements	Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements
			Level 3	Level 3	Level 3	Level 3	Level 3	Level 3
						Water Operations	Water Operations	Water Operations
							Cost of Sales	Cost of Sales and Selling, Administrative, and General Expenses
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Property and equipment - net	'	'	'	$39	$36	'	'	'
Losses, Property and equipment - net	'	'	26	43	'	'	'	'
Other intangible assets - net	'	'	'	2	'	'	'	'
Losses, Other intangible assets - net	'	'	'	7	'	'	'	'
Losses, Assets held for sale - Water operations	'	'	'	'	'	36	'	'
Asset impairment charges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-cash charge, pretax	62.3	50.4	'	'	'	'	26	50
Non-cash charge, after-tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	$26	$44

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
		Interest Rate Contracts	Interest Rate Contracts	Interest Rate Contracts	Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts	Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts	Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts
		Cash Flow Hedges Member	Cash Flow Hedges Member	Cash Flow Hedges Member	Cash Flow Hedges Member	Cash Flow Hedges Member	Cash Flow Hedges Member
Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of cash flow hedge derivatives	'	$3,650	$3,100	$3,100	$70	$816	$816
Cash flow hedge loss recorded in OCI to be reclassified within twelve months	-5	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum maturity of cash flow hedge interest rate and cross-currency interest rate contracts	'50 months	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details1

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details 2) (Interest Rate Contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
					Fair Value Hedges Member	Fair Value Hedges Member	Fair Value Hedges Member
Fair Value Hedges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of interest rate fair value hedge derivatives	'	'	'	'	$8,847	$7,380	$7,554
Losses on ineffective portion of interest rate fair value hedge derivatives	-1	-2	-2	0	'	'	'
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) on interest rate contracts	32	-290	-49	-293	'	'	'
Net accrued interest income on interest rate contracts	44	39	121	118	'	'	'
Gains (losses) on borrowings	-33	288	47	293	'	'	'
Accrued interest expense on borrowings	$69	$64	$194	$199	'	'	'

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details2

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details 3) (Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Interest Rate Contracts	'	'	'
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Notional amounts	$6,303	$5,627	$5,891
Foreign Exchange Contracts	'	'	'
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Notional amounts	3,578	3,800	3,532
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts	'	'	'
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Notional amounts	78	85	79
Interest Rate Caps Purchased	'	'	'
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Notional amounts	1,858	1,641	1,795
Interest Rate Caps Sold	'	'	'
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	'	'	'
Notional amounts	$1,858	$1,641	$1,795

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details3

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details 4) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	$348	$394	$413
Total derivative liabilities	134	179	231
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	278	309	318
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	50	87	135
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	266	295	307
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	50	71	96
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	12	14	11
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	'	16	39
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	70	85	95
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	84	92	96
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	55	52	58
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	51	49	59
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	14	32	36
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	32	42	36
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative assets	1	1	1
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	'	'	'
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments	'	'	'
Total derivative liabilities	$1	$1	$1

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details4

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	($69)	$127	($24)	$117
Interest Rate Contracts | OCI	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedges, recognized in OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-1	-1	-5	-9
Interest Rate Contracts | Interest Expense	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Fair value hedges, gains (losses)	76	-251	72	-175
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	'	-1	4	-5
Interest Rate Contracts | Interest Expense | Cash Flow Hedges Member	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedges, reclassified from OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-3	-6	-11	-17
Foreign Exchange Contracts | OCI	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedges, recognized in OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-1	18	-6	30
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Cost of Sales	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	-30	41	'	34
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Expense	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	-39	87	-28	88
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Expense | Cash Flow Hedges Member	'	'	'	'
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments	'	'	'	'
Cash flow hedges, reclassified from OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	($1)	$17	($7)	$23

DERIVATIVE_INSTRUMENTS_Details5

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Details 6) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS	'	'	'
Fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position	$76	$91	$123
Derivative Assets	'	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	348	394	413
Netting arrangements	-85	-120	-121
Collateral received	-5	-8	-13
Net amount	258	266	279
Derivative Liabilities	'	'	'
Gross amounts recognized	134	179	231
Netting arrangements	-85	-120	-121
Net amount	$49	$59	$110

STOCK_OPTION_AND_RESTRICTED_ST1

STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK AWARDS (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	1 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
		Stock Options	Stock Options	Restricted Stock Units	Restricted Stock Units Subject to Service-based Conditions	Restricted Stock Units Subject to Performance/Service-based Conditions	Restricted Stock Units Subject to Market/Service-based Conditions
Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Options granted (in shares)	'	2,400,000	'	'	'	'	'
Options granted, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	$87.46	'	'	'	'	'
Options granted, weighted-average fair value (in dollars per share)	'	$24.74	'	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding (in shares)	'	'	15,200,000	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding, weighted-average exercise price (in dollars per share)	'	'	$71.24	'	'	'	'
Fair value assumptions method used	'	'lattice model	'	'	'	'	'lattice model
Restricted stock units granted (in shares)	'	'	'	233,000	99,000	67,000	67,000
Restricted stock units granted, fair value (in dollars per unit)	'	'	'	'	$87.31	$81.53	$116.86
Number of additional shares authorized for grant related to stock option and restricted stock awards	7,200,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

DISPOSITION_JOHN_DEERE_LANDSCA1

DISPOSITION - JOHN DEERE LANDSCAPES, LLC (Details) (John Deere Landscapes, USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 23, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
John Deere Landscapes	'	'
Disposition	'	'
Percentage of ownership interest sold	60.00%	'
Assets and liabilities classified as held for sale	'	'
Total assets held for sale	'	$505
Total liabilities held for sale	'	120
Trade receivables	'	153
Inventories	'	219
Property and equipment	'	37
Goodwill	'	106
Other intangible assets	'	25
Other assets	'	10
Asset impairment	'	45
Proceeds from sale of business including sales price adjustments for net asset adjustments	305	'
Equity Method Investments	'	'
Equity investment to be retained (as a percent)	40.00%	'
Fair value of retained equity investment	80	'
Preferred units, purchase price	$174	'

DISPOSITION_WATER_OPERATIONS_D

DISPOSITION - WATER OPERATIONS (Details) (Water Operations, USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	31-May-14	Apr. 30, 2014
Water Operations	'	'
Dispositions	'	'
Assets classified as held for sale	'	$85
Liabilities classified as held for sale	'	50
Major Classes of Assets and Liabilities of the Water Operations	'	'
Trade receivables	'	57
Other receivables	'	10
Inventories	'	49
Other assets	'	5
Asset impairment	'	36
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	'	47
Retirement benefits and other liabilities	'	3
Proceeds from sale of Water Operations	35	'
Loss from sale of Water Operations, pretax and after-tax	10	'
Non-cash charge in other operating expenses for an impairment to write-down assets held for sale to realizable value, pretax	'	36
Non-cash charge in other operating expenses for an impairment to write-down assets held for sale to realizable value, after-tax	'	$4

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATING_DAT2

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Statement of Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$8,723	$9,315.60	$24,917.80	$26,373.50
Finance and interest income	573.5	530.9	1,649	1,544
Other income	203.7	163.4	535.3	427.4
Total	9,500.20	10,009.90	27,102.10	28,344.90
Costs and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	6,611.30	6,837.90	18,678.70	19,334.90
Research and development expenses	362.1	338.7	1,039.90	1,072.10
Selling, administrative and general expenses	820.7	919.8	2,433	2,657.70
Interest expense	153.9	182.6	491.5	553.7
Other operating expenses	260	181.6	738.1	487.3
Total	8,208	8,460.60	23,381.20	24,105.70
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes	1,292.20	1,549.30	3,720.90	4,239.20
Provision for income taxes	450.2	553.5	1,209.60	1,508.80
Income of Consolidated Group	842	995.8	2,511.30	2,730.40
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Net Income	850.9	996.6	2,513.50	2,730.60
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company	850.7	996.5	2,512.50	2,730.50
Equipment Operations	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'
Net sales	8,723	9,315.60	24,917.80	26,373.50
Finance and interest income	14.2	19	50	57.1
Other income	147.2	133	447.6	393.2
Total	8,884.40	9,467.60	25,415.40	26,823.80
Costs and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Cost of sales	6,611.60	6,838.30	18,679.50	19,336
Research and development expenses	362.1	338.7	1,039.90	1,072.10
Selling, administrative and general expenses	684.5	803.6	2,046.90	2,313.40
Interest expense	61.1	74	216.5	217
Interest compensation to Financial Services	60.4	55.6	157.4	151.4
Other operating expenses	60.9	42.4	212.8	122.9
Total	7,840.60	8,152.60	22,353	23,212.80
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes	1,043.80	1,315	3,062.40	3,611
Provision for income taxes	363.8	469	1,001.70	1,287.50
Income of Consolidated Group	680	846	2,060.70	2,323.50
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	170.9	150.6	452.8	407.1
Net Income	850.9	996.6	2,513.50	2,730.60
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0.2	0.1	1	0.1
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company	850.7	996.5	2,512.50	2,730.50
Equipment Operations | Financial Services	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	162.3	150	452.2	407.9
Equipment Operations | Other	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	8.6	0.6	0.6	-0.8
Financial Services	'	'	'	'
Net Sales and Revenues	'	'	'	'
Finance and interest income	634.2	579.3	1,795.20	1,668.80
Other income	85.6	67.4	188.6	144.4
Total	719.8	646.7	1,983.80	1,813.20
Costs and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Selling, administrative and general expenses	138.8	119.1	394.2	353.1
Interest expense	107.3	120.3	313	367
Other operating expenses	225.3	173	618	464.8
Total	471.4	412.4	1,325.20	1,184.90
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes	248.4	234.3	658.6	628.3
Provision for income taxes	86.4	84.5	208	221.4
Income of Consolidated Group	162	149.8	450.6	406.9
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	0.3	0.2	1.6	1
Net Income	162.3	150	452.2	407.9
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company	162.3	150	452.2	407.9
Financial Services | Financial Services	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	'	'	'	'
Equity in Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates	$0.30	$0.20	$1.60	$1

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATING_DAT3

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Condensed Balance Sheet) (Details 2) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$3,034.70	$3,504	$3,090.30	$4,652.20
Marketable securities	1,489.40	1,624.80	1,706	'
Receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	33.3	31.2	26	'
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	4,551.80	3,758.20	4,865.80	'
Financing receivables - net	27,079.90	25,632.70	24,183.10	'
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264.20	4,153.10	3,890.50	'
Other receivables	1,193.10	1,464	1,031.50	'
Equipment on operating leases - net	3,580	3,152.20	2,826	'
Inventories	5,439	4,934.70	5,594.30	'
Property and equipment - net	5,385.50	5,466.90	5,107.60	'
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	310.2	221.4	214.2	'
Goodwill	829.8	844.8	924.2	921
Other intangible assets - net	69.4	77.1	81.2	'
Retirement benefits	611.7	551.1	31.3	'
Deferred income taxes	2,564	2,325.40	3,468.10	'
Other assets	1,312.50	1,274.70	1,296.80	'
Assets held for sale	'	505	'	'
Total Assets	61,748.50	59,521.30	58,336.90	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	8,580.80	8,788.90	8,213	'
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10	'
Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	90.4	106.9	80.5	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8,432.90	8,973.60	8,306.30	'
Deferred income taxes	160.1	160.3	155.5	'
Long-term borrowings	24,035.50	21,577.70	21,698.70	'
Retirement benefits and other liabilities	5,473.50	5,416.70	7,511.20	'
Liabilities held for sale	'	120.4	'	'
Total liabilities	50,916	49,253.60	49,745.30	'
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 - 536,431,204)	3,652.80	3,524.20	3,498.70	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1	'
Common stock, issued shares	536,431,204	'	'	'
Common stock in treasury	-11,742.70	-10,210.90	-9,441.60	'
Retained earnings	21,564.60	19,645.60	19,031.50	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,644.70	-2,693.10	-4,498.80	'
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity	10,830	10,265.80	8,589.80	'
Noncontrolling interests	2.5	1.9	1.8	'
Total stockholders' equity	10,832.50	10,267.70	8,591.60	6,862
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	61,748.50	59,521.30	58,336.90	'
Equipment Operations	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,855	3,023.30	2,688.30	3,907.90
Marketable securities	1,002.50	1,207.20	1,308.30	'
Receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	4,865.70	3,502	3,594.50	'
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	819.1	1,061.80	1,302.20	'
Financing receivables - net	7.1	16.5	8.2	'
Other receivables	802.6	983.1	834.3	'
Inventories	5,439	4,934.70	5,594.30	'
Property and equipment - net	5,330.30	5,408.50	5,049.30	'
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	5,005.90	4,569	4,325.50	'
Goodwill	829.8	844.8	924.2	'
Other intangible assets - net	65.4	73.1	77.3	'
Retirement benefits	579.3	517.7	26.1	'
Deferred income taxes	2,778.30	2,575.40	3,697.30	'
Other assets	680.5	654.3	649	'
Assets held for sale	'	505	'	'
Total Assets	30,060.50	29,876.40	30,078.80	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	1,042.60	1,080.40	1,094.40	'
Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	90.9	106.9	80.5	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	7,938.30	7,990.90	7,861.30	'
Deferred income taxes	84.4	92.4	86.1	'
Long-term borrowings	4,678.70	4,870.90	4,891.90	'
Retirement benefits and other liabilities	5,393.10	5,346.80	7,473	'
Liabilities held for sale	'	120.4	'	'
Total liabilities	19,228	19,608.70	21,487.20	'
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 - 536,431,204)	3,652.80	3,524.20	3,498.70	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1	'
Common stock, issued shares	536,431,204	'	'	'
Common stock in treasury	-11,742.70	-10,210.90	-9,441.60	'
Retained earnings	21,564.60	19,645.60	19,031.50	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	-2,644.70	-2,693.10	-4,498.80	'
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity	10,830	10,265.80	8,589.80	'
Noncontrolling interests	2.5	1.9	1.8	'
Total stockholders' equity	10,832.50	10,267.70	8,591.60	'
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	30,060.50	29,876.40	30,078.80	'
Financial Services	'	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,179.80	480.8	402	744.3
Marketable securities	486.9	417.6	397.8	'
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	4,923	3,555.90	4,661.90	'
Financing receivables - net	27,072.80	25,616.20	24,174.90	'
Financing receivables securitized - net	4,264.20	4,153.10	3,890.50	'
Other receivables	421.1	486.6	229.5	'
Equipment on operating leases - net	3,580	3,152.20	2,826	'
Property and equipment - net	55.1	58.4	58.3	'
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	11.3	10.2	9.7	'
Other intangible assets - net	4	4	4	'
Retirement benefits	34.3	37.5	39.1	'
Deferred income taxes	70.8	51.3	47.5	'
Other assets	633.3	622.2	649.1	'
Total Assets	42,736.60	38,646	37,390.30	'
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	7,538.20	7,708.50	7,118.60	'
Short-term securitization borrowings	4,142.80	4,109.10	3,780.10	'
Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	4,831.90	3,470.80	3,568.50	'
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,716.90	1,849.80	1,577.10	'
Deferred income taxes	360.8	369.1	346.1	'
Long-term borrowings	19,356.70	16,706.80	16,806.80	'
Retirement benefits and other liabilities	82.3	74.1	72.1	'
Total liabilities	38,029.60	34,288.20	33,269.30	'
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)	'	'	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value (issued shares at July 31, 2014 - 536,431,204)	2,010.50	1,956.30	1,894.20	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1	$1	'
Common stock, issued shares	536,431,204	'	'	'
Retained earnings	2,639.60	2,337.30	2,180.20	'
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	56.9	64.2	46.6	'
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity	4,707	4,357.80	4,121	'
Total stockholders' equity	4,707	4,357.80	4,121	'
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$42,736.60	$38,646	$37,390.30	'

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATING_DAT4

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net income	$2,513.50	$2,730.60
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Provision for credit losses	29.6	14
Provision for depreciation and amortization	957.4	841.2
Impairment charges	62.3	50.4
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	-2.3	7.8
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	-249.1	-197.2
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade receivables	-1,679.30	-2,240.50
Insurance receivables	35.5	488.1
Inventories	-1,102.90	-954.2
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	-313.6	-408.6
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	207.3	186
Retirement benefits	215	141.7
Other	-51.9	-134.2
Net cash provided by operating activities	682.1	587.8
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	718.7	636.7
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	803.3	692.3
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold	339.8	22
Purchases of marketable securities	-585.5	-899.7
Purchases of property and equipment	-640.9	-795.1
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	-1,049.50	-834.8
Other	-75.6	-127.7
Net cash used for investing activities	-1,567.30	-2,903
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	-76.7	2,012.90
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	6,672.20	3,772.70
Payments of long-term borrowings	-4,079.80	-3,899.60
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	138.8	162.4
Repurchases of common stock	-1,631.10	-751.9
Dividends paid	-568.6	-556.3
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	28.5	46.5
Other	-50.4	-40.6
Net cash provided by financing activities	432.9	746.1
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-17	7.2
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-469.3	-1,561.90
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	3,504	4,652.20
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	3,034.70	3,090.30
Equipment Operations	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net income	2,513.50	2,730.60
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Provision for credit losses	3.2	6.9
Provision for depreciation and amortization	592.2	550.5
Impairment charges	62.3	50.4
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	-303.2	-213.3
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	-216.6	-210.9
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Trade receivables	151.8	-64.5
Inventories	-604.4	-545.9
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	13.3	313.3
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	181.5	178.7
Retirement benefits	203.2	125.2
Other	168.4	-9.7
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,765.20	2,911.30
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	700.1	600.2
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold	339.8	22
Purchases of marketable securities	-504.1	-810.4
Purchases of property and equipment	-639.5	-792.4
Other	-103	-97.4
Net cash used for investing activities	-206.7	-1,078
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	537.2	86.7
Change in intercompany receivables/payables	-1,442.70	-2,097.20
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	7	265.6
Payments of long-term borrowings	-757.2	-174.8
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	138.8	162.4
Repurchases of common stock	-1,631.10	-751.9
Dividends paid	-568.6	-556.3
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	28.5	46.5
Other	-21.4	-26.6
Net cash provided by financing activities	-3,709.50	-3,045.60
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-17.3	-7.3
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-1,168.30	-1,219.60
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	3,023.30	3,907.90
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	1,855	2,688.30
Financial Services	'	'
Cash Flows from Operating Activities	'	'
Net income	452.2	407.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'
Provision for credit losses	26.4	7.1
Provision for depreciation and amortization	417.8	359.6
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	-1.4	-0.8
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	-32.5	13.7
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Insurance receivables	35.5	488.1
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	4.1	-437.5
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	25.8	7.3
Retirement benefits	11.8	16.4
Other	-37	12.9
Net cash provided by operating activities	902.7	874.7
Cash Flows from Investing Activities	'	'
Collections of receivables (excluding trade and wholesale)	12,618.30	11,757.40
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	18.6	36.5
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	803.3	692.3
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and wholesale)	-13,802.50	-13,598.30
Purchases of marketable securities	-81.4	-89.2
Purchases of property and equipment	-1.4	-2.7
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	-1,723.20	-1,386.50
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables	-2,055.60	-2,216.10
Other	-26.7	-89.8
Net cash used for investing activities	-4,250.60	-4,896.40
Cash Flows from Financing Activities	'	'
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	-613.9	1,926.20
Change in intercompany receivables/payables	1,442.70	2,097.20
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	6,665.20	3,507
Payments of long-term borrowings	-3,322.60	-3,724.90
Dividends paid	-150	-186
Other	25.2	45.4
Net cash provided by financing activities	4,046.60	3,664.90
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.3	14.5
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents	699	-342.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	480.8	744.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$1,179.80	$402