John Deere

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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
John Deere tractor and Tarter USA rotary cutter operating in a field, symbolizing a new partnership in American-made agricultural equipment.
Tools & 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.

Kyle Brenner·April 18, 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