The Federal Trade Commission and two states accuse Deere of costing farmers time and money by unfairly limiting software access and forcing the use of only authorized dealers.

Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if they could fix it themselves or get help from independent shops, the Federal Trade Commission claims in a lawsuit.

Advocates for farmers say equipment repair delays could be costly for farmers with seeding and harvesting deadlines. The company called the suit "baseless."

The machines, which cost six figures and are used during heart surgery, will now have to be repaired by the company directly.

The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois are suing Deere & Co., claiming it engages in “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs. The move follows years of advocacy and a formal complaint from National Farmers Union and locals in Iowa,

The FTC and attorneys general from Minnesota and Illinois sued Deere & Co. over its “unfair practices” relating to equipment repairs.

Last week, the FTC and the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General brought suit against Deere & Company (Deere) challenging allegedly

The Federal Trade Commission, along with the attorney generals of Illinois and Minnesota, are suing Deere for restricting repair. Here's what you need to know.

The Federal Trade Commission and the Attorneys General of Illinois and Minnesota are suing John Deere over allegations ... set the stage for launch in the U.S. and Canada by the second half ...