In a statement issued to Farm Journal, John Deere says fewer machinery orders from farmers are coming in, so more layoffs are slated to hit factory workers in Des Moines and Waterloo.

John Deere is using A.I. to cut chemicals, boost yields and give farmers tools built for the field, not Silicon Valley.

Deere & Co. on Wednesday announced another 101 layoffs at its Waterloo Operations. Affected employees' last day of work will be Oct. 17. Waterloo Operations includes Tractor Operations, Drive Train ...