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Coverage dated November 4, 2026

John Deere planning to close Ottumwa factory, move production to central Iowa

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MOLINE, Ill. — John Deere says it plans to close one of its Iowa factories and end manufacturing operations at another. According to a Wednesday press release, Deere plans to close its Ottumwa plant by the end of FY2028.

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  1. WHO 13 Des Moines

    John Deere shutting down two Iowa plants (opens WHO 13 Des Moines)

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    OTTUMWA, Iowa -- John Deere announced on Wednesday that it plans to close its Ottumwa plant over the next few years. John Deere said windrower production will move from the Ottumwa Works to Des Moines Works by the end of fiscal year 2027, with round baler production set to follow by the end of fisca…

  2. KAAL Rochester

    John Deere planning to close Ottumwa factory, move production to central Iowa (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    MOLINE, Ill. — John Deere says it plans to close one of its Iowa factories and end manufacturing operations at another. According to a Wednesday press release, Deere plans to close its Ottumwa plant by the end of FY2028.

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