John Deere Recalls 41 Workers to Iowa Facilities

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John Deere is bringing back 41 employees to its facilities in Dubuque, Davenport, and Coffeyville, Kansas, citing increased demand for construction, forestry, and drivetrain equipment. This latest round of recalls follows thousands of layoffs at the company in 2024 and 2025, with approximately 324 U.S. employees having returned to work since January.

Why it matters

The recall of manufacturing workers at John Deere's Midwest facilities signals a rebound in demand for the company's agricultural and construction equipment, which had declined during the pandemic. This is a positive sign for the regional economy and the company's ability to ramp up production to meet customer needs.

The details

John Deere told local media that 21 employees will return to the Dubuque Works facility, 20 will return to Davenport Works, and 8 will return to the Coffeyville Works plant in Kansas. The recalled workers will support general factory needs in areas like fabrication, assembly, and material handling. Some employees had already returned in March, with the remaining workers set to come back throughout April.

• In February 2026, Deere brought back 24 workers to the Dubuque facility.
• In March 2026, Deere brought back 27 workers to the Dubuque facility and 146 workers to the Waterloo facility.
• In April 2026, the remaining recalled workers will return to the three facilities.