John Deere to shift some production from Dubuque to new Mexico ...
John Deere is set to move some production from Dubuque to a new facility in Ramos, Mexico, by 2026.The company is currently acquiring land in Ramos, Mexico, to
cbs2iowa.comHere’s the latest I can verify about John Deere Dubuque Works based on recent reporting:
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In 2026, John Deere began recalling workers at Dubuque Works as production ramped up again in response to growing demand for construction and forestry equipment, with additional recalls across related plants in Iowa. This indicates ongoing adjustments to workforce levels rather than permanent closures at the Dubuque site.[3][4][7]
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There were also reports in early 2026 of periodic recalls and back-and-forth staffing changes tied to production shifts, including a small number of employees returning to Dubuque Works and Davenport Works to support increased output. This suggests Dubuque remains active as part of John Deere’s broader Midwest manufacturing footprint.[2][4][7]
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Separately, Deere announced plans in 2024-2025 to relocate some mid-frame skid steer loader and compact track loader production from Dubuque to a new facility in Ramos, Mexico, by 2026, while Dubuque would continue to manufacture other heavy equipment like large-frame loaders, backhoes, and various crawler and knuckleboom machines. The move was framed as a strategic optimization to address costs and improve efficiency rather than a shutdown of the Dubuque Works plant.[1]
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There were broader Midwest workforce reductions at other Deere facilities around 2024-2025 (e.g., Davenport and Waterloo) as part of market-driven adjustments; however, Dubuque remained a focal point for both layoffs earlier in the period and subsequent recoveries in 2026.[4][5][7]
If you’d like, I can pull more targeted updates (e.g., any official company press releases, WARN notices for Dubuque, or local news clips) and summarize them in a tight timeline with worker impact details. I can also create a simple chart showing the pacing of recalls versus relocations to help visualize the current status.