John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors
The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.
John Deere sued by FTC over ‘unfair’ equipment repair practices
The Federal Trade Commission Wednesday filed suit against ag equipment manufacturer John Deere (Deere & Company) over its use of what the FTC calls unfair practices that have driven up equipment repair costs for farmers while also depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment,
F.T.C. Sues Deere Over Unfair Equipment-Repair Practices
The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less costly for consumers.
FTC sues Deere & Co., claims monopoly repair equipment practices
The Federal Trade Commission accuses Deere & Co. of unfair sales practices that are "depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment, including tractors."
FTC Takes On Deere & Co. In New Right-To-Repair Fight
In the latest crackdown by U.S. authorities on unfair repair practices, the FTC is suing leading agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company for preventing farmers from easily fixing their machinery.
John Deere's Repair Monopoly Challenged by FTC Lawsuit
John Deere, the agricultural equipment giant, is currently embroiled in a legal battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the states of Illinois and Minnesota. The company is accused of unfair practices that have increased repair costs for farmers and restricted their ability to perform timely repairs on vital machinery such as tractors.
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Farmers Say the Sun Turned Their John Deere Tractors Into 'Demon-Possessed' Machines
Although society kept ticking (and satellites kept working), farms reliant on GPS technology experienced disruptions that ...
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OTTUMWA — Deere & Co. will lay off another 75 employees at its Ottumwa Works in February.
Monday was also the first day out of a job for 112 workers at John Deere Waterloo Works after layoffs were announced in ...
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FTC, Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General suing John Deere
MOLINE, Ill. — The Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota are suing John Deere over allegations that the farm equipment manufacturer has deliberately ...
Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives
Sustainability is a key theme this year at the annual CES tech trade show in Las Vegas. Agriculture tech is on full display on the show floor while companies big and small also showcase their green ...