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John Deere shutting down two Iowa plants

WHO13.com • November 4, 2026 • business

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John Deere announced plans to close its Ottumwa plant by the end of fiscal year 2028, relocating windrower and round baler production to Des Moines Works.
The company will move STS Sprayers production from Clarion to a Deere factory in Louisiana by fiscal year 2028, aiming to cease manufacturing in Clarion by 2029.
Production of small planters will shift from Moline, Illinois, to the John Deere facility in Paton, Greene County.
John Deere cited evolving customer demand, manufacturing capacities, and the need to streamline operations and improve cost competitiveness as reasons for the changes.
The company emphasized its commitment to adapting its manufacturing footprint to stay competitive globally and support American manufacturing technologies.