Blackfoot's Spudnik Equipment Company to cut workforce amid agricultural downturn
The Spudnik Equipment Company headquarters in Blackfoot.
Spudnik Equipment Company is reducing its workforce as sustained challenges in the agricultural sector force the Blackfoot-based manufacturer to align production with declining demand.
The company announced the cuts this week, citing low commodity prices and rising input costs that have reduced purchasing activity across the agriculture industry.
“Over the past decade, we grew significantly to meet customer demand and support the farmers who rely on our equipment,” the company said in a statement. “Recently, however, low commodity prices and rising input costs have created sustained challenges across agriculture, reducing purchasing activity and overall demand.”
Spudnik expects 2026 to remain difficult for the industry and is slowing factory output rather than building excess inventory or maintaining unused capacity. The company did not specify how many employees would be affected.
“This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact on employees and their families,” Spudnik stated.
Spudnik’s human resources team will assist affected employees with resume support, unemployment guidance and benefits transitions.
Despite the workforce reduction, the company emphasized its commitment to customer support remains strong. Spudnik will continue stocking its sales and service centers and work to reduce lead times for Spudnik-manufactured parts to minimize customer downtime.
“We are grateful to our employees, customers and the community for their continued trust since 1958,” the company said. “Spudnik remains committed to agriculture and to positioning the company for a sustainable future.”