John Deere’s “unfair” practices raised repair costs for farmers and kept them from being able to make repairs on tractors and other equipment they own, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC ...
over its use of what the FTC calls unfair practices that have driven up equipment repair costs for farmers while also depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming ...
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday sued farm equipment maker Deere (DE.N), opens new tab, alleging it illegally drives up repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on ...
“The FTC’s action today seeks to ensure that farmers across America are free to repair their own equipment or use repair shops of their choice—lowering costs, preventing ruinous ...
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. John Deere equipment is on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth ...
On Tuesday, the company said it was taking additional steps to bolster customers’ ability to repair their equipment. “Our recent discussions with the commission have revealed that the agency ...
Jan 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has prepared a lawsuit against Deere & Co (DE.N), opens new tab alleging the company's agricultural equipment repair practices violate ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — 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 ...