The US Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement with Deere & Company on Wednesday that requires the farm equipment maker to provide repair resources to farmers and independent mechanics.
The agreement resolves a 2025 lawsuit accusing John Deere of unlawfully maintaining monopoly power in markets for repair services. It also addresses claims that the company’s policies forced equipment owners and independent providers to pay higher prices.
Under the settlement, Deere must give farmers and independent repair providers the same equipment repair resources, including software capabilities, that it supplies to authorized dealers. The terms apply for the next 10 years, with reporting and oversight requirements in place. The agreement can be extended if Deere violates the conditions.
US PIRG Senior Right to Repair Campaign Director Nathan Proctor said the outcome gives farmers more options. "This settlement from the FTC gives farmers more and better options to repair their equipment," he said. "It is a win for farmers and all of us who want a more fixable world."
