The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general secured a settlement requiring John Deere to allow farmers to repair their own equipment, ending years of restrictions that forced owners to use authorized dealers. The deal affects millions of farmers worldwide and sets a precedent for right-to-repair across industries.
Associated Press · Wednesday, 8 July 2026
John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines. The Federal Trade Commission and several state attorneys general have secured a “right to repair” settlement with farming equipment company Deere & Co., known as John Deere. The company faced …
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