Policy · 1h ago
FTC Settlement Forces John Deere to Allow Farmer Repairs
The FTC settled with John Deere over right-to-repair violations, requiring the company to provide farmers and independent shops access to diagnostic tools and software. The agreement ends a decade-long fight for repair access. Deere must also stop requiring proprietary parts for repairs.
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This settlement sets a precedent for tech companies that restrict repairs, but enforcement will determine if it truly changes Deere's behavior.
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