Farmers Fight John Deere Repair Restrictions
Multiple sources highlight a recent settlement between John Deere and the FTC regarding farmers' right to repair their own equipment. The agreement aims to prevent restrictions on independent repairs, allowing farmers greater control over their machinery and reducing costs associated with authorized service.
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Source preview · capitalpress.com
https://capitalpress.com/2026/07/14/ftc-claims-win-for-farmers-in-settlement-with-deere/Source preview · farmonline.com.au
https://www.farmonline.com.au/story/9310001/farmers-face-unfair-repair-bills-as-fight-to-fix-own-gear-drags-on/Source preview · farm-equipment.com
https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/25480-pioneer-issues-notice-to-members-on-ftc-and-states-right-to-repair-settlement-with-john-deereSource preview · techtimes.com
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/320214/20260712/john-deere-repair-software-opened-ftc-antitrust-template-cars-phones.htmSource preview · wvik.org
https://www.wvik.org/wvik-top-stories/2026-07-10/federal-trade-commission-and-five-states-file-motion-to-accept-settlement-in-right-to-repair-lawsuit-against-deere-companySource preview · techdirt.com
http://www.techdirt.com/2026/07/10/ftc-strikes-settlement-with-john-deere-on-right-to-repair/Source preview · news-usa.today
https://news-usa.today/john-deere-right-to-repair-settlement-expanding-access-for-farmers-and-mechanics/Source preview · manufacturingdive.com
https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/deere-settles-right-to-repair-dispute-ftc/824851/Source preview · agronom.work
https://agronom.work/en/news/john-deere-right-to-repair-settlementSource preview · dbbnwa.com
https://www.dbbnwa.com/ftc-settlement-unlocks-right-to-repair-for-john-deere/Source preview · farming.com
https://farming.com/ftc-settlement-requires-deere-to-expand-diagnostic-and-repair-access/Source preview · michigansthumb.com
https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/john-deere-right-repair-settlement-22339076.phpSource preview · 404media.co
https://www.404media.co/farmers-finally-get-a-john-deere-right-to-repair-agreement-that-doesnt-screw-them-over/Source preview · dev.to
https://dev.to/onsen/john-deere-right-to-repair-what-the-ftc-settlement-means-for-you-43l4Source preview · wsls.com
https://www.wsls.com/business/2026/07/08/john-deere-owners-will-get-the-right-to-repair-their-own-equipment-under-a-new-ftc-settlement/Source preview · desmoinesregister.com
https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/agriculture/2026/07/08/john-deere-right-to-repair-lawsuit-settled/90850880007/Source preview · agweek.com
https://www.agweek.com/agribusiness/john-deere-settles-with-minnesota-other-states-and-ftc-over-right-to-repair-lawsuitSource preview · prnewswire.com
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-deere-reinforces-commitment-to-diagnostic-and-repair-tools-for-farmers-under-agreement-with-ftc-and-states-302820928.htmlSource preview · apnews.com
https://apnews.com/article/john-deere-right-to-repair-agriculture-equipment-cb7514ffedb95c130a976af661f2bc02Source preview · annata.net
https://annata.net/software-upgrades-cost-businesses-more-than-they-fix/