FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers’ Right to Repair

The Federal Trade Commission and five states have secured a settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against Deere & Company. The legal action alleged that the manufacturer unfairly restricted the ability of independent technicians and farmers to repair John Deere farm equipment. This resolution ensures that farmers can exercise the right to repair their own tractors and machinery, effectively ending the restrictive practices challenged by the FTC and the participating states in the legal proceedings.