Following much of the recent backlash John Deere announced initiatives to support consumers and hometown communities.

Furious farmers have threatened to stop buying John Deere tractors ... Wednesday's layoffs affect about 200 production ...

Employees are furious at the cuts. A longtime John Deere worker at the Harvester Works plant in East Moline, Illinois, said ...

John Deere recently announced several projects and investments its made in its manufacturing operations and support of its hometown communities, customers and employees.