John Deere to Lay Off 610 Workers as Production Moves to Mexico

The agricultural machinery giant cites rising operational costs and declining market demand for its decision.

Layoffs will affect employees in Illinois and Iowa, taking effect on August 30.
John Deere will offer Supplemental Unemployment Benefits and health coverage to impacted workers.
The company is shifting production of skid steer loaders and compact track loaders to Mexico by 2026.
Despite a profit of $10.166 billion last year, John Deere has revised its profit forecast downward twice in 2024.
Employees and communities express concerns over job losses and attribute the move to corporate greed.