John Deere Settlement Paves the Way for Right to Repair

Farmers win right to repair their own John Deere tractors, but more reform sought

Minnesota, Federal Trade Commission and other states settle lawsuit claiming John Deere’s business practices prevented farmers from fixing their own tractor equipment.

Arizona Farmers Gain Expanded Repair Rights in Settlement With John Deere

Arizona farmers will gain broader access to the tools needed to repair their own equipment under a settlement between Deere & Company, the Federal Trade Commission, and a coalition of states that includes Arizona. Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the agreement, which resolves allegations that Deere unfairly limited access to diagnostic software, repair information, and other resources needed… Source

National Federation of Independent Business: John Deere settlement paves the way for right to repair for small businesses

MADISON, WI (July 10, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a statement highlighting the need to expand right to repair efforts following the recent antitrust lawsuit settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and John Deere.  “This settlement is a huge...

John Deere Commits to Diagnostic Tools for Farmers Under Agreement with FTC

(NAFB.com) – John Deere is committing to giving farmers diagnostic tools to help them and independent service technicians repair equipment. The agreement ends the matter filed by the Federal Trade Commission and five states – Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin – in early 2025. “Producers and equipment operators demand flexible and world-class capabilities enabling the maintenance and repair of their machines,” says Denver Caldwell…

NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement

The president of the National Farmers Union says John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement is a win for farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “There’s been a lot of promises made over the years from John Deere and others about truly opening access to farmers and independent repair shops to be able to repair equipment. But […] The post NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.