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Deere & Co. Breaks Ground on $13.5 Million Remanufacturing Facility

Deere & Co. recently held a groundbreaking for its remanufacturing facility in Stafford, Mo.

On May 5, Deere & Co. company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on the site of the John Deere Reman Core facility in Stafford, Mo. Deere & Co. first announced last fall.

“The project will expand the John Deere Core Center facility by an additional 120,000 square feet and represents an investment of $13.5 million,” according to Kevin Schrag, John Deere Reman Manager who offered an overview of the facility’s primary impacts across the ag equipment industry.

John Deere Reman remanufactures engines, transmissions, axles, hydraulics, engine components, and electronics products to deliver like-new performance at a lower cost, with reduced environmental impact. Reman’s skilled employees use a variety of techniques to bring components back to their original John Deere specifications, or better. The news summary about the facility groundbreaking event also stated that John Deere Reman employs over 500 people and operates out of five different locations in the Springfield area.

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Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

Video: Midwest Weather Shock: Flash Drought Turns Into Heavy Rain Threat This Week (2026 Forecast)

A rapidly changing Midwest weather pattern is unfolding in 2026 as areas that recently slipped into abnormal dryness and flash drought conditions are now facing the threat of heavy rain and repeated storm systems.

After a wet spring erased early drought conditions, regions across Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and northern Missouri have quickly dried out again since mid-to-late May. Soil moisture is dropping fast, and crops like corn and soybeans are beginning to feel the stress of rising temperatures and lack of consistent rainfall. Now, weather models show a major shift.

A developing system moving in from the Northern Plains is expected to bring multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for locally heavy rainfall across the Midwest. While some areas may miss out, others could finally see much-needed relief from the growing dryness. In this video, we break down:

Current drought conditions across the Midwest

Why a flash drought is developing quickly

Timing and path of incoming storm systems

Which states are most likely to see heavy rain

How long this wet pattern could last

Will this rain end the drought or create new flooding risks? Watch the full forecast to find out.