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Oh Deere, Iconic US Tractor Maker Announces 600 Layoffs, Moving Production To Mexico

FILE - In this photo July 29, 2010 file photo, a farmer climbs aboard a John Deere 9770 STS combine near Coy, Ark. Deere & Co. is expected to report quarterly results Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)

John Deere announced Friday it will lay off approximately 610 workers between three of its plants in Illinois and Iowa, Fox News reported.

The agricultural machinery giant is set to layoff hundreds of workers due to declining demand for its products, with all layoffs taking effect August 30, according to the outlet. The move reportedly affects 280 workers at the East Moline, Illinois plant, 230 at the Davenport, Iowa factory and about 100 at the Dubuque, Iowa facility.

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