John Deere Layoffs 2024. John deere says recent layoffs of both its salaried and production workforce are due to lower net farm income, higher interest rates and market volatility. As the largest global manufacturer of agricultural equipment, john deere, like many others in our industry, faces significant economic challenges, rising operational and.

John deere has informed around 600 production employees across three factories, including plants in east moline and davenport, that they will be laid off by aug. 134 at seeding and cylinder in moline;