Farm Equipment
7 articles
Grassroots Tool Sharing & Commercial Machinery Markets
While Detroit residents in 2026 donated over 500 tools to a local library, a company founded in Iowa just seven years ago was helping value $20 billion in farm equipment annually. This stark contrast highlights two distinct yet equally vital economies of resource exchange.
Iowa House Passes Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill
With a decisive 70-18 vote, the Iowa House has mandated that agricultural equipment giants like John Deere must now share their proprietary repair tools, software, and documentation with farmers.
Iowa House Passes Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill
By a decisive 70-18 vote, the Iowa House passed House File 2763, a 'right to repair' bill for farm equipment.
John Deere partners with Tarter USA on American-made rotary cutters
In a strategic move, John Deere has partnered with Tarter USA to produce a new line of American-made Frontier Flex Wing Rotary Cutters, with manufacturing set to begin in Liberty, Kentucky.
Unverferth Announces Seed Runner Technology Upgrades for Efficiency
Unverferth has announced a new lineup of 60-series Seed Runner seed tenders, scheduled for a 2027 release, featuring significant technology upgrades. These updates aim to enhance operational efficiency and fuel economy for modern agricultural operations.
The REPAIR Act Is Here: Why the Right to Repair Is an Inevitable and Necessary Shift
The Right to Repair movement is gaining undeniable momentum with the introduction of the federal REPAIR Act. This legislation aims to rebalance power, granting consumers and independent shops fair access to parts, tools, and service information.
Iowa Advances Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill in House
An Iowa bill that would grant farmers the right to repair their own equipment has cleared its first legislative hurdle, setting the stage for a major battle over the future of equipment ownership and maintenance.