Farmers
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John Deere's $99 Million Settlement Signals End of Manufacturer Repair Monopolies
A federal court has given preliminary approval to John Deere's $99 million settlement over right-to-repair lawsuits, signaling a major turning point for farmers.
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 releases self-repair tools, with a price
John Deere, after years of resisting, has agreed to a $99 million settlement that will allow its US customers to fix their own equipment, but the "right to repair" now comes with a price tag that can
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.