Unable to meet production demand due to supply chain breakdowns and a "worker shortage" Deere's dependence on their employees has never been more evident. It exposes what is really driving this "worker shortage": no one wants to work long hours in demanding jobs for low pay. In the area, other major employers such as Target and Tyson have outpaced Deere's wages. Once considered a "premium" employer, their commitment to shareholders has undercut their ability to fully capitalize on this moment of unprecedented profits. Every day of this strike costs Deere millions of dollars.