John Deere reaffirms commitment to U.S. manufacturing and long-term competitiveness
DE•DE•DE•DE•John Deere said it will relocate windrower production by fiscal 2027 and close its Ottumwa factory after windrower and baler production move by fiscal 2028. It also plans to end Clarion factory operations after a sprayer move by fiscal 2029, consolidate sugar cane harvester production in Brazil, and move small planter production to Paton, Iowa.
John Deere said windrower production will move from Ottumwa Works to Des Moines Works by the end of fiscal 2027. The company plans to close the Ottumwa factory after windrower and baler production move by fiscal 2028, and end Clarion factory operations after STS sprayer production moves by fiscal 2029.
The company plans to consolidate sugar cane harvester production in Brazil in fiscal 2029 and move small planter production to Paton, Iowa, in fiscal 2027. Its Construction and Forestry division is evaluating strategic sourcing to boost competitiveness.
