Jan 15, 2025 · The FTC’s complaint alleges that, for decades, Deere’s unlawful practices have limited the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to repair Deere equipment, forcing farmers to instead rely on Deere’s network of authorized dealers for necessary repairs.

MOLINE, Illinois (January 15, 2025) – John Deere today provided the following response to a lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that John Deere withheld self-repair capabilities from farmers and independent repair providers in violation of competition laws.

22 hours ago · The FTC said Deere’s practice unfairly steered profits to its parts business, which has grown in recent years. “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 M. Khan said in a statement.

Jan 16, 2025 · In September 2021, the FTC began an investigation into Deere to learn if the company violated the FTC Act Section 5, which prohibits ‘‘unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.’’

Jan 15, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.

Jan 16, 2025 · The complaint claims that the “unfair steering practice” has boosted Deere’s multibillion-dollar profits on agricultural equipment and parts while burdening practitioners “who rely on affordable and timely repairs,” FTC Chairperson Lina …

Jan 20, 2025 · The FTC’s complaint alleges that, for decades, Deere’s actions have limited the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to repair Deere equipment, forcing them to rely on Deere’s ...