Farmers Score Major Win in John Deere Right-to-Repair Lawsuit

July 18th, 2026· 117 views· 0:55

John Deere has agreed to make its repair software available to farmers and independent repair shops for the next 10 years, settling a lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission along with Wisconsin, Illinois, and two other states. The lawsuit alleged that Deere restricted access to the software needed to diagnose and repair many of its tractors and farm machines, effectively limiting repairs to authorized dealers. Supporters of the right-to-repair movement argued those restrictions increased costs and reduced competition for farmers and independent repair businesses. The settlement is being viewed as a significant development in the national right-to-repair debate, although questions remain about what will happen once the 10-year agreement expires. #JohnDeere #RightToRepair #Farmers #Agriculture #FTC #Farming #Politics #BreakingNews #Equipment #News #Tractors #Illinois #Wisconsin #Competition #Business