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REPORTED · NEWSPublished Feb 7, 2026

John Deere in Waterloo Recalling About 150 Workers

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 6, 2026
150 OF 83,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Waterloo, Iowa, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

John Deere in Waterloo is recalling approximately 150 workers. This decision comes as the company adjusts its workforce to meet current demands. The recall indicates a shift in operations, suggesting that the company is looking to ramp up production after a period of reduced staffing. The specific reasons for the recall were not detailed, but it reflects Deere's response to market conditions. The move is seen as a positive sign for the local economy, as these workers will be returning to their positions.

Deere & Company cut 150 jobs as of February 6, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 83,000 people Deere & Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 33 layoff events at Deere & Company since January 2023, affecting a combined 26,046 employees.

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Deere & CompanyDE
Industrials · 83,000 employees
33
EVENTS TRACKED
26K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED FEB 7, 2026LAST UPDATED FEB 10, 2026