Right To Repair

A court ruling determined that agricultural equipment manufacturer John Deere must face a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission, which accuses the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network.  A judge ruled that drove up farmers’ costs for repairs and parts.  A U.S. D...

A group of state attorneys general recently asked Congress to pass expansive Right-to-Repair legislation targeted at cars, farm equipment, and digital electronics.  In a letter to the House and Senate Commerce Committee, the group says, "The Right-to-Repair is a bipartisan issue that impacts every consumer, household, and farm in a time of increasing inflation.”   ...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and CNH Industrial brands Case IH and New Holland signed a memorandum of understanding last week, allowing farmers and ranchers to repair their equipment.  The MOU follows a similar agreement Farm Bureau signed with John Deere earlier this year.   “...

The American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere signed a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers’ and ranchers’ rights to repair their own equipment.  The MOU, signed at the AFBF annual convention, is the culmination of several years of discussions between AFBF and John Deere.   "This addres...