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John Deere plans to phase out Ottumwa, Clarion factories

States Newsroom · November 4, 2026

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John Deere factories in Ottumwa and Clarion are set to be phased out over next two fiscal years as the company looks to “optimize” manufacturing and “improve operational efficiency” according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. The company also plans to move small planter production from a facility in…

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