North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne issued the following statement regarding National Farmers Union’s support of the Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit against John Deere & Co., alleging repair restrictions violate competition laws.
“This is a win and a small step toward addressing competition and fairness in agricultural markets. We applaud the FTC for responding to our formal complaint and taking this action.
Farmers Union has long advocated for farmers’ right to repair their own equipment. We hope the lawsuit will provide certainty and clarity for producers.”
The Federal Trade Commission, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the Illinois A-G are suing tractor manufacturer John Deere over its equipment repair policies.
Read more details from the Minnesota Attorney General here.
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