John Deere: 2,167 jobs cut

John Deere laid off 2,167 workers in 2024 at facilities in Iowa and Illinois. The company simultaneously revealed autonomous machines at CES 2025 and aims for a fully autonomous corn/soy production system by end of decade. The connection to AI is moderate — while the company is investing in AI capabilities, the layoffs were attributed to broader restructuring alongside technology adoption. Of the 2,167 total positions affected, our methodology estimates that approximately 867 roles (40%) are attributable to AI-driven changes. This reflects a broader trend in Agriculture/Manufacturing where physical automation and robotics are increasingly displacing traditional roles.