Farmers

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Farmer using a tablet to access repair data for a John Deere tractor in a sunlit farm field.
Industry

Right to Repair Forces Deere to Share Repair Data with Farmers

John Deere, a company long associated with American agriculture, recently paid $1 million and agreed to significantly alter its repair practices.

Rick Donovan·August 1, 2026
Farmer successfully repairing a John Deere tractor, symbolizing the end of manufacturer repair monopolies and the dawn of farmer autonomy.
Automotive Services

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.

Luis Ortega·June 6, 2026
Iowa farmer with specialized tools and diagnostic software, symbolizing the new right to repair legislation for farm equipment.
Tools & Equipment

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.

Luis Ortega·May 3, 2026
Iowa farmer holding a wrench, standing next to a tractor, symbolizing the right to repair agricultural equipment.
Tools & Equipment

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.

Rick Donovan·April 28, 2026
A farmer contemplates a high-priced software license for repairing John Deere equipment, symbolizing the complex 'right to repair' battle.
Tools & 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

Kyle Brenner·April 10, 2026
A farmer and mechanic collaboratively repairing a large green tractor engine in a barn, symbolizing the right to repair farm equipment legislation in Iowa.
Tools & Equipment

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.

Kyle Brenner·April 3, 2026