FTC Sues Deere for Anticompetitive Repair Practices
2025-01-15
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company for anticompetitive practices that inflate repair costs and restrict farmers' access to timely repairs. Deere limits access to its essential repair software, forcing farmers to rely on expensive authorized dealers. The FTC's lawsuit aims to end Deere's practices by requiring them to provide full repair access to equipment owners and independent repair providers.