MOLINE, Ill. — John Deere announced plans to restructure its U.S. manufacturing operations, including closing two Iowa plants and relocating production lines to several facilities.
The company said the changes were aimed at aligning production capacity with customer demand and strengthening its long-term competitiveness. Deere said it would focus its investments in modern, high-utilization facilities to preserve and expand U.S. manufacturing capabilities.
Windrower production will shift from Ottumwa Works to Des Moines Works by the end of fiscal 2027, and round baler production is expected to follow by the end of fiscal 2028. Deere intends to close its Ottumwa, Iowa, plant once the transition is complete.
Production of Hagie STS sprayers will shift to Deere’s Thibodaux, Louisiana, plant beginning in fiscal 2028. As a result, Deere intends to end manufacturing operations at the Hagie Clarion, Iowa, plant by fiscal 2029.
Production of the sugarcane harvesters will be transferred from Thibodaux and consolidated in Catalão, Brazil, in fiscal 2029. Deere said the move brings production closer to the largest concentration of customer demand in South America and improves efficiency by consolidating production at a single site. Thibodaux currently produces around 35 machines per year for the US market.
Production of the small planters will shift from John Deere Seeding in Moline to the John Deere facility in Paton, Iowa, in fiscal 2027. Deere’s Construction and Forestry division is also evaluating strategic sourcing opportunities across its operations to strengthen competitiveness and increase investments in product development, technology and customer support.
Deere said it plans to continue serving its customers without interruption throughout the changes. The company said it will manage transitions carefully with the goal of maintaining product quality, availability and service.
Deere said it recognizes the impact these decisions will have on employees and communities. The company said it will collaborate with employees, union representatives where appropriate, local leaders and community stakeholders, and is committed to identifying the best future use of the Ottumwa and Clarion sites.
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