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Deere Settles Right to Repair Lawsuit | Sioux City News
Deere & Company just agreed to a landmark 10-year settlement with the FTC and state attorneys general, ending years of criticism over its restrictive “right to repair” policies that forced farmers to rely on pricey authorized dealers. Now, farmers and independent shops get equal access to diagnostic tools, manuals, and parts — and can’t be punished for DIY repairs. This victory empowers generations of hands-on farmers, slashes repair costs, and signals a broader shift in consumer rights — echoing the growing “right to repair” movement across tech, from phones to game consoles. Deere’s already…
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