who invariably eschew generic parts for higher-priced Deere parts, according to the FTC. The company refuses to share information with independent software developers that's necessary to build ...

The FTC was joined in filing the complaint by the ... Deere's multi-billion-dollar profits on agricultural equipment and parts." The specifics of the complaint [PDF] will look familiar to anyone ...

The FTC argues that for users, this has meant higher and more complex repair costs, which has benefited Deere financially. Apple engaged in the same practice with its parts pairing policy ...

The Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General announced a lawsuit against agricultural ...

Deere & Co. unfairly forces farmers to visit authorized dealers to repair their equipment, resulting in higher prices than if ...