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Deere Highlights Recent Investments in Manufacturing

John Deere recently announced several projects and investments its made in its manufacturing operations and support of its hometown communities, customers and employees. 

Deere recently announced plans to expand its Reman Core Center facility in Strafford, Mo., by an additional 120,000 square feet. This $13.5 million expansion will break ground in mid-2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026, bringing the facility's total footprint to 400,000 square feet.

“This shows John Deere’s commitment to the Reman business and to the local community,” said Kevin Schrag, Manager, John Deere Reman. “Our dedicated employees, with their focus on keeping our customers running and commitment to the remanufacturing business, have made this investment possible.”

Taking BIG Tractors to the Next Level

Over the past five years, Deere's Waterloo, Iowa, facility has undergone some significant changes.

Waterloo recently added a new 9RX High-Horse Power (HHP) tractor assembly line to better support customers, “This tractor is important for U.S. food production because it’s equipped with HHP our customers need as well as precision technology to help farmers do more with less,” said Fabio Castro, VP & Factory Manager, Waterloo Works. 

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Canadian farmers have another barrier to deal with when marketing grain. India announced it will issue a 30% duty on all yellow pea imports, including from Canada, effective Saturday, November 1. That was the main topic of the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable, though it's not the only one as the final crop report of 2025, SARM's recent trip to Ottawa, and the upcoming Grain Millers Harvest Showdown in Yorkton were other notable topics.