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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.
AI Adoption in Agriculture
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
American agriculture is using more artificial intelligence than ever before, but adoption appears to be uneven.
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.
California Wildfire Priorities and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
In 2017, as dozens of wildfires ravaged California’s wine country, UC-Davis, researcher Natalia Pinzón witnessed the devastation firsthand, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Fourth of July Food Prices and Good News for Beekeepers
The Agribusiness Update
Your 4th cookout will cost $73.82 for 10 guests this year, according to the American Farm Bureau annual marketbasket survey, and the Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa Management Guide.
Southeast Researchers Join USDA Screwworm Fight
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida, Auburn University, and NCBA are among recipients of funding through USDA's New World Screwworm Grand Challenge.
Staying Ahead of Orchard Stress
California Ag Today
Warmer conditions are putting pressure on fruit crops, making early-season management even more important.
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.
Space-Age Forecasting for Almonds
California Ag Today
California's almond industry is looking at new technology to improve crop forecasts before harvest.
Satellite Expansion Could Broaden Virtual Fencing Use
Southeast Regional Ag News
Halter’s latest rollout targets ranches and grazing operations in remote terrain.
Lawmakers Move Farm Bill Forward in 224-200 Vote
Southeast Regional Ag News
The National Cotton Council highlights gains for producers while flagging input concerns.
Flexibility in Focus for Almond Industry
California Ag Today
USDA considers added financial flexibility for almond operations.
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.
New Ag Resource Hub Launches in Southwest Georgia
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Albany center offers farmers and agribusinesses support in marketing, education, and business development.
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