FTC Reaches Settlement Expanding Right-to-Repair for John Deere Farm Equipment
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement with John Deere that brings right-to-repair protections to the company's farm equipment. The FTC sued the agricultural equipment manufacturer last year over restrictions that limited farmers' ability to repair their own tractors and machinery.
The settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing right-to-repair movement, which advocates argue is essential for allowing owners to maintain and fix equipment they have purchased without being forced to rely exclusively on manufacturers or authorized service centers. For farmers, timely repairs can be critical during planting and harvest seasons.