During the 2Q 2025 earning's call John Deere chairman and CEO John May announced a bold commitment to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next 10 years, underscoring the continued dedication of John Deere to American workers, communities, and manufacturing. John Deere has helped build America since 1837 through U.S. manufacturing, jobs, and community growth. This announcement reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to strategic investments both for today and the future.
Impacting the U.S. Economy: This $20 billion commitment builds on the company’s long-standing legacy of economic impact and manufacturing in the U.S.
- $2.5 billion invested in U.S. factories since 2019
- $25 billion economic impact of U.S. hometowns
- $100 million invested in American factories in 2025
- $80 billion in U.S. supplier investments since 2019
- 60 facilities across more than 16 states
Major Projects Include:
- A 120,000 sq. ft. expansion of Deere’s remanufacturing facility in Missouri
- Construction of a new excavator factory in Kernersville, North Carolina
- Expansion of the Greeneville, Tennessee turf equipment factory
- New assembly lines for the 9RX high-horsepower tractor in Waterloo, Iowa
Creating Jobs and Strengthening U.S. Communities: John Deere remains committed to its people and communities.
- 30,000 U.S.-based John Deere employees
- 50,000 employees at independent John Deere dealerships
- $200 million committed through the John Deere Foundation by 2031
- 450 U.S. military veterans placed into jobs
Through these efforts, John Deere continues to build strong local economies, expand career opportunities and support the people who build the country from the ground up.
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