Deere to end production at 2 Iowa plants to align with demand

The heavy equipment maker also plans to shift some production from factories in Illinois and Louisiana.

Deere & Co. plans to close manufacturing operations at two plants and shift production from two other facilities as the company consolidates capacity around regional customer demand, according to a press release.

Also, Deere's Construction and Forestry Division is evaluating sourcing opportunities across its operations to improve competitiveness and manage costs, per the release.

"This evaluation reflects broader industry efforts to respond to shifting market conditions, evolving customer demand, and global cost pressures," the release says.

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