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.

Jan 15, 2025 · Contact: Jen Hartmann Global Director of Strategic PR and Enterprise Social Media [email protected]. 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.

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 23, 2025 · The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing Deere & Co. claiming it engages in “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs. The recent move by the FTC follows years of advocacy and a formal complaint from National Farmers Union and locals in key agricultural states, including Iowa, Nebraska ...

3 days ago · The FTC added that Deere has failed to provide developers with the information they would need to produce a fully functioning software repair tool, as equipment manufacturers in other industries ...

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 16, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it themselves or get help from independent shops, the Federal Trade Commission claims in a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday with the attorneys general of Illinois and Minnesota.

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 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Today, the US Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against farming equipment manufacturer Deere & Company—makers of the iconic green John Deere tractors, harvesters, and mowers—citing its...