Deere Highlights Recent Investments in Manufacturing

Dec 26, 2024

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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Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.