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Right to repair
Idaho Ag Today
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the settlement resolving a lawsuit against Deere & Company over restrictions on farm equipment repair.
Right to Repair Deere Equipment and China Buying U.S. Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere is committing to giving farmers diagnostic tools to help them and independent service technicians repair equipment, and China is once again placing U.S. soybean orders after a trade agreement ended the country’s purchasing freeze.
Growth Energy Celebrates Women in Ag, John Deere Settle Right to Repair
Line on Agriculture
John Deere has agreed to a right to repair settlement with the FTC and five states, mandating that they provide independent repair shops with the same access to repair tools and software as their dealers. This is in response to an anti-competitive conduct lawsuit filed in early 2025. Meanwhile, Growth Energy's CEO, Emily Skor is excited about an upcoming Women in Ethanol luncheon to celebrate the role women are playing in the industry.
California New World Screwworm Plan and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
As the New World screwworm expands into the U.S. from Mexico, California’s pest exclusion leaders already have developed a response plan, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
USA Peanut Congress and Right to Repair Agreement
The Agribusiness Update
The National Peanut Board spent an energizing week with industry leaders in June at the 30th annual USA Peanut Congress, and an agreement announced by John Deere and the FTC ensures farmers and ranchers will have access to the diagnostic and repair tools to help maintain and repair equipment.
Deere's Right to Repair Settlement
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
John Deere has agreed to a $99 million settlement in a class action lawsuit regarding its right-to-repair policies.
Right to Repair
Idaho Ag Today
Settlement agreement reached between John Deere and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois regarding right-to-repair claims.
California Overtime Law Criticized and Acreage Reporting Period
The Agribusiness Update
Six candidates for California’s next governor say they’d roll back regulations that have made it challenging to farm in the state, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency reopens acreage reporting period to give producers more time to complete 2025 crop acreage reports for apples, pears and cherries.
Liability Limits for Pesticide Manufacturers and Acreage Reporting Period
The Agribusiness Update
Six candidates running for California governor say if elected, they’d roll back regulations that have made it challenging to farm, and USDA’s Farm Service Agency reopens acreage reporting period to give producers more time to complete 2025 crop acreage reports for apples, pears and cherries.
NFU Says John Deere $99M Settlement is a Step in the Right Direction
Line on Agriculture
Deere & Company agreed to pay $99 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging monopolization of farm equipment repair services. The 2022 lawsuit claimed Deere withheld repair software and collaborated with dealers to limit farmers' ability to repair their own equipment or use independent shops. While the settlement, pending final court approval, doesn't fully resolve the issue, it's seen as progress by the National Farmers Union. Deere also agreed to provide digital repair tools for a deca
Washington Bee Atlas and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
In just its second year, the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Washington Bee Atlas collected and identified records of nearly 30 new or rare bee species in the state, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
Flavors of Florida and Deere Right to Repair Settlement
The Agribusiness Update
The University of Florida IFAS announced its 2026 Flavors of Florida fundraising event raised $13,000 for its therapeutic horticulture program, and John Deere announced it has reached a settlement in its “right to repair” lawsuit, bringing the case to a close.
CattleFax Shows Changes in 2026 and Right to Repair Clarification
The Agribusiness Update
The CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as a part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, said there are signals showing changes ahead in 2026, and new federal clarification has added momentum to the right-to-repair debate.
EPA Steps In to Keep Diesel Engines Running Smoothly
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA guidance on DEF systems aims to protect farmers, truckers, and equipment operators from costly shutdowns.
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
California Ag Today
California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.
Rodent Pressure Grows in California Almond Orchards
California Ag Today
A widespread roof rat infestation is causing serious damage across the San Joaquin Valley, prompting new pest management efforts and industry support.
USDA Delivers Relief for Hurricane-Hit Florida Ag Producers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Over $675 million in federal funding will help producers recover—and underscores the need for storm prep now.
Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act and Herd Expansion Happening
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.
John Deere Repair Battle and Trade War Already
The Agribusiness Update
Jonn Deere filed an answer to the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit alleging the tractor manufacturer holds a monopoly over its repair services, and most respondents in Farm Journal’s March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is already in a trade war.