Illegal repair restrictions can be devastating for farmers, who rely on affordable and timely repairs to harvest their crops and earn their income,” FTC Chair Lina Khan said ...

Today, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against farming equipment manufacturer Deere & Company—makers of the iconic green John Deere tractors, harvesters, and mowers—citing its ...

The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing Deere & Co. claiming it engages in “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs. The recent move by the FTC ...

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 ...

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The Right to Repair lawsuit carries significant implications for farmers, independent repair access and antitrust enforcement ...

(AP) — Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it themselves or get help from independent shops, ...

The action comes as the FTC has stepped up enforcement actions in the final days of President Joe Biden's administration. Deere & Co. said in a statement that the lawsuit was based on a ...

Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere (DE.N), opens new tab, alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on ...

FTC Sues Deere & Co. for Monopolizing Farm-Equipment Repair Market SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting ...