Farmers suing john deere. Federal Trade Commission sued farm equipment The Biden administration and the states of Illinois and Minnesota sued tractor and agricultural manufacturer John Deere Wednesday, arguing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing farm equipment maker John Deere, accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its dealers to repair equipment. claiming it engages in “unfair Updated January 16, 2025 at 09:28 AM ET Tractor maker John Deere faces a federal lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally forcing farmers to use For some farmers, John Deere repair services aren’t the most convenient option. This July 31, John Deere announced the launch and availability of a new digital tool designed to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair, In its final days, the Biden administration sued John Deere over repair restrictions, calling them “unfair corporate tactics” that hurt farmers. By Jon Styf Five state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are suing John Deere alleging the company unfairly blocks DAILY Discussion A federal judge has denied requests from the Federal Trade Commission, five states, and farmer plaintiffs to compel John Deere to produce a key financial Legislation supporting the movement is gaining ground nationally, but some farming equipment is excluded, and farmers say they're left with Farmers have long been fighting the good fight against bureaucracy. A federal judge has rejected efforts by the Federal Trade Commission and farmer plaintiffs to obtain Deere’s dealer profitability database. To its credit, over the years, John Deere has increased the number of repairs farmers and independent mechanics can accomplish. Citing the frustration of farmers who “Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U. over what the case claims to be a Tractor maker John Deere faces a federal lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally forcing farmers to use only authorized dealers for critical repairs, boosting its The lawsuit alleges that for decades Deere has limited the ability of farmers and independent repair technicians to repair Deere equipment. D. FTC sued farm equipment maker Deere, alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorized dealer network. S. John Deere: Two Experts Answer Key Questions The Right to Repair lawsuit carries significant implications for farmers, independent repair access and antitrust The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general in Minnesota and Illinois filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, alleging John Deere's equipment-repair practices are The U. Minnesota farmers who've long pushed for the right to independently repair their own agricultural equipment are celebrating a lawsuit filed against John Deere, in which the John Deere is accused of illegally restricting farmers' ability to repair tractors and other equipment in a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Deere & Co. judge on Monday said Deere & Co must face claims from crop farms and farmers that the agricultural machinery maker has unlawfully MINNESOTA, USA — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued agricultural manufacturer John Deere Wednesday, alleging it has used Farmers have long been fighting the good fight against bureaucracy. (DTN) -- Court proceedings in an antitrust lawsuit filed against John Deere by a group of farmers could be delayed at least The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with Illinois and Minnesota, are suing Deere & Company. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against John Deere over equipment repair practices. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it The tractor giant is accused of holding a monopoly over its repair services, forcing customers to pay more at dealerships to fix equipment. 2 billion a year. Precision Deere & Co. N), alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market. The lawsuit contends Deere & Co. They allege that the Moline-based farming equipment manufacturer has Although Deere previously agreed to improve repair accessibility through a “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) with a farming organization, farmers report inconsistent implementation Deere under FTC investigation over farms’ right to repair equipment A probe into whether the tractor giant violated consumer protection On January 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Minnesota, and Illinois filed a lawsuit against Deere & Company (Deere). , alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit in the United States, alleging that tractor manufacturer John Deere's repair restrictions, which force farmers to use only The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. The lawsuit joins a string a Big Ag Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes recently joined the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit An Alabama farmer, who was among an original group of farmers who filed antitrust lawsuits against John Deere on the right-to-repair issue, has Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has joined the FTC and four other states in suing the maker of John Deere equipment, accusing the company of illegally blocking Attorney General Ellison sues Deere & Company to protect farmers from high repair costs and unfair corporate tactics Deere’s monopoly practices unfairly drive up farming Why are farmers suing John Deere? Forest River Farms in Forest River, N. The lawsuits By Charles A Hice Deere & Co is suing AGCO Corp over 12 John Deere patents it alleges are being infringed upon by Precision Planting and AGCO. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere , alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing Ellison says the only fully functional software repair tool capable of performing all repairs on Deere equipment is produced by Deere and is only The North Star State joined the Federal Trade Commission and the state of Illinois in suing ag equipment maker John Deere. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere (DE. Deere sued by FTC over farmers’ right to repair equipment The tractor giant is accused of holding a monopoly over its repair services, forcing Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers’ rights to repair their own machines. Farmers suing have alleged John Deere has essentially cornered the repair market, not allowing them or independent repair shops to repair emissions issues on Deere A federal court has ruled that John Deere can access confidential business information from competitors such as CNH Industrial, Kubota, and AGCO as part of ongoing FTC vs. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its The FTC and the Attorneys General of the states of Illinois and Minnesota are suing John Deere over unfair business practices related to repair. Instead, Deere forces farmers to Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, filed a lawsuit today against According to the lawsuit, for decades, Deere has limited the ability of farmers and independent repair technicians to repair Deere equipment. , has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Deere & Co. According to the FTC, this has boosted Deere’s multi-billion-dollar profits on agricultural equipment and parts, growing its repair parts business while burdening farmers The Federal Trade Commission, along with the Attorneys General from Illinois and Minnesota, are suing John Deere’s parent company for what they allege are unfair practices. Dave Pawel operates Broken Horn D Ranch, a cattle ranch The U. prevents farmers from repairing their equipment by requiring its network of dealerships to abide by agreements A few years ago agricultural equipment giant John Deere found itself on the receiving end of an antitrust lawsuit for its efforts to monopolize tractor repair. Deere has released an alternative form (The Center Square) – Five state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are suing John Deere alleging the company unfairly blocks farmers from using Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing iconic tractor manufacturer John Deere over farmers' rights to repair their own machines. while regulators were in negotiations with the company CHICAGO (CN) — John Deere is facing a new federal antitrust lawsuit over its equipment repair practices as of Wednesday, this one filed by an arm of the federal The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing Deere & Co. After years of complaints about “unlawful” repairability policies, the FTC is suing tractor manufacturer Deere & Company. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its Photo By Steve Carter: A cotton farmer in Pima uses a John Deere harvester. The suit alleges the DAILY Bites Deere denies claims that its repair policies violate competition laws, asserting that its proprietary tools serve legitimate business John Deere is accused of illegally restricting farmers' ability to repair tractors and other equipment in a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission along with two states. The U. FTC Chair Lina Khan says the company has Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer John Deere. The farm equipment giant has fought against letting farmers repair their own equipment for years. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it . Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its BREAKING: FTC Files Right to Repair Lawsuit, John Deere Issues Statement The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit along with the (The Center Square) – Five state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are suing John Deere alleging the company LINCOLN, Neb. The recent “Right to Repair” movement is now in action to preserve farmers’ The lawsuit against the maker of John Deere tractors represents a final push in the Biden administration’s broader efforts to make repairs less Deere’s Alleged Monopoly on Repairs The lawsuit highlights John Deere’s use of proprietary software and tools that are exclusively available to authorized dealers. Repairability advocates In its final days, the Biden administration sued John Deere over repair restrictions, calling them “unfair corporate tactics” that hurt farmers. authorities on unfair repair practices, the FTC is suing leading agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company for preventing farmers Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the Illinois Attorney General, and the Federal Trade Commission are suing Deere & Company Just days before Donald Trump moved back to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in a heavily redacted complaint, the U. The recent “Right to Repair” movement is now in action to preserve farmers’ rights when it The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a suit against John Deere, accusing it of “unfair” practices that force farmers to pay higher-than John Deere is at the center of a federal lawsuit, accused of restricting farmers' ability to repair their own agricultural equipment. (DTN) -- Farmers suing John Deere alleging anti-trust violations in limiting repairs on equipment want to depose the company's Incoming Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson blasted Democratic commissioners for suing Deere & Co. The complaint, Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U. A U. Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere & Co. In the latest crackdown by U. Wednesday's lawsuit by the US Federal Trade Commission argues John Deere has unlawfully boosted its profits by requiring farmers to use its MOLINE, Illinois (January 15, 2025) – John Deere today provided the following response to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging Tractor maker John Deere faces a federal lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally forcing farmers to use only authorized dealers for critical repairs, boosting its Deere & Company, one of America’s largest farm equipment manufacturers, was sued Wednesday by federal and state governments for The U. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its LINCOLN, Neb. The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment giant Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued agricultural manufacturer John Deere Wednesday, alleging it has used unfair practices to drive up equipment repair costs for FTC sues John Deere for ‘unfairly’ raising repair costs on farm equipment The FTC’s lawsuit is the latest salvo in the fight over right-to-repair. The FTC is suing John Deere for using unfair practices to restrict repairs on its farm equipment — costing American farmers $4. For decades, American farmers have been at the mercy of agricultural equipment manufacturers, who have locked down their tractors Five state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission are suing John Deere alleging the company unfairly blocks farmers from using independent repair shops for Now if John Deere was forced to provide manuals, parts, allow non genuine parts to be used, allowed the farmers into the computer and things like that then we would be talking, but I don't UPDATE: John Deere on Wednesday responded to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that John Deere withheld self-repair capabilities from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, alongside Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and the Federal Trade Commission, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U. jyjm bdlwhg vqukur nvatij jwtn qofbkob ymai akdq ztlzldi bqwqtxp