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RDO Equipment announced layoffs for dozens of employees this week. The company cited challenging market and economic conditions. These conditions have impacted the agricultural sector for the past year. At least 36 team members were affected by this force reduction. RDO Equipment also cut two percent of its employees in early August.
Fargo, ND
https://www.dakotanewsnetwork.com/2025/09/12/rdo-announces-dozens-of-layoffs-amid-decline/
California's wine industry is experiencing significant economic and market pressures. U.S. wine revenue and production both declined in 2025. Factors include changing consumer preferences, overproduction, and trade barriers. Several wineries and related businesses have announced closures or layoffs. Constellation Brands and Gallo are among the companies affected by these industry shifts.
https://patch.com/california/healdsburg/why-layoffs-are-spreading-california-wine-country
John Deere has initiated a recall for some of its workers who were previously laid off. This move signifies a potential recovery or increased demand for the agricultural machinery manufacturer. The recall directly impacts employees who had faced job reductions in the recent past. This development specifically pertains to John Deere operations located within Iowa. The company is bringing staff back, suggesting a positive shift in its workforce strategy.
https://kiowacountypress.net/content/iowa-john-deere-workers-recalled-after-layoffs#google_vignette
The federal government’s plan to reduce the size of the public service is expected to affect employees at the Brandon Research and Development Centre, Agriculture Union’s president told the Sun.
https://www.brandonsun.com/local/2026/01/26/layoffs-expected-at-brandon-research-centre
https://www.insideindianabusiness.com/articles/inari-agriculture-to-lay-off-64-workers-at-west-lafayette-facility
According to the notice, Inari Agriculture will conduct a mass layoff affecting 64 employees at the West Lafayette location. The layoff process is expected to begin on January 20, 2026, with separations continuing through February 6, 2026. The company indicated that the layoffs are expected to be permanent.
https://clintoncountydailynews.com/inari-agriculture-announces-layoff-at-west-lafayette-facility/
Monarch Tractor is preparing for layoffs and has warned employees it may have to shut down without additional funding.
The ag tech startup’s capital intensive hardware model has become harder to sustain in the current funding environment.
Just curious
Stemilt will lay off more than 1,500 seasonal workers.
The WARN notice lists 1,561 jobs. Layoffs start Nov. 21, 2025. These are H2A seasonal roles. Contracts end after harvest.
Year round warehouse and shipping jobs are not affected.
Stemilt says most H2A workers return.
The company expects operations to continue normally.
Headquarters is at the Fresh Center in Wenatchee.
Packing sites are in Wenatchee and Stockton, California.
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/wa-fruit-company-1500-layoffs
What an odd bunch of businesses….. lots of M&A activity in the feed industry; Cargill is completely absent; not surprising given performance in the past few years.
BioIndustrials continues “coasting”……..
Salt? Well; if we get a good winter is a good year
Any insights on who will be the first to be sold from that “portfolio “???
This feels like slow bleeding. Seems like it’s time to start looking hard at other options, if only to be prepared.
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2025/09/17/john-deere-layoffs-ankeny-waterloo/86203753007/
According to a letter sent by director of operations Colby Rigg, a total of 293 employees will be laid off.
https://www.14news.com/2025/09/05/perdue-farms-reports-upcoming-mass-layoff-washington-facility/
John Deere is facing a crossroads as the company continues to see weaker demand in the agricultural sector even while it has committed to investing millions in U.S. manufacturing and promised a brighter road ahead.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/22/john-deere-demand-layoffs.html
It’s not just that our manufacturing could take a hit. Agriculture is already struggling, demand has been going down steadily, and purchasing power is clearly slipping. A lot of folks are holding off on buying or investing simply because there’s so much uncertainty. All of that is bound to affect us down the line. And that likely means more cuts, more layoffs, and more of us out there looking for work. It feels like we’re sliding into a vicious cycle, and I’m worried about what all that will mean for our jobs.