U.S. farmers’ “Right to Repair” movement is gaining steam as more and more states allow the practice of allowing them to fix their own equipment. The movement has faced opposition over the past several years, from manufacturers of products like medical devices, motor vehicles, and equipment, which contain software and telematics used for remote diagnosis…
Farmers’ Fight for ‘Right to Repair’ Own Equipment Builds as More States Advance Supporting Legislation
February 14, 2023
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John Deere Signs Agreement to Let Farmers Repair Their Own Tractors
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere have entered a memorandum of understanding (pdf) this week that will allow farmers to repair their own tractors purchased from the equipment manufacturing company. According to AFBF, the agreement addresses an issue that has been ongoing between farmers and the company in relation to farmers’ access…
John Deere Vows to Let American Farmers Repair Their Own Machines
John Deere & Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural equipment, may finally allow American farmers to repair the company’s products on their own. A pioneer of integrating advanced computer systems into farming machinery, John Deere controls more than half of the tractor market in the United States. As John Deere machines became increasingly high-tech…
JT Poston Holds on for Wire-to-Wire Victory at John Deere
J.T. Poston’s 2-under-par 69 in Sunday’s final round was enough to secure a three-shot win at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Ill. Poston led wire to wire at TPC Deere Run after opening the week with a 9-under 62. He finished at 21-under 263, three better than Christiaan Bezuidenhout of South Africa and Emiliano…
How John Deere’s Innovative Plow Transformed the Agricultural Industry
Droves of Easterners were moving westward in 1836, searching for a fresh start and submitting to their faith in the future. Among them was a determined but heavily indebted 32-year-old Vermont blacksmith who had temporarily left behind his pregnant wife and four young children to try his luck on the distant frontier. His name was…
US Farmers Struggling With Inflation and Equipment Shortages Before Spring Planting Season
The cost of seeds, fuel, fertilizers, machinery, and labor in the United States have skyrocketed, reducing profits for American farmers, while farm tractor manufacturers struggle to keep up with demand. Farmers were already suffering from soaring energy costs before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine further raised the price of fuel and fertilizer required for agriculture. Food producers…
Deere’s Outlook Remains Strong With High Demand for Farm Equipment, Despite Supply Chain Problems
Deere & Co. raised its annual profit forecast on Feb. 18, after posting a net income of $903 million in the first quarter, beating earlier estimates. The farm equipment manufacturer expects a margin boost from price hikes and solid demand for its tractors and equipment. It appears that there will be plenty of demand for agricultural equipment…
John Deere Workers Extending Strike After Second Contract Rejection
Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker, John Deere, voted down Tuesday what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent pay increment, 30 percent…
John Deere Workers Extending Strike After 2nd Contract Rejection
Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker John Deere on Nov. 2 voted down what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent pay…
Deere Workers Extend Strike After Rejecting 2nd Contract Offer
Approximately 10,100 members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) will extend their strike into a third week after rank-and-file union members of farm and construction equipment maker Deere & Co. on Nov. 2 voted down what the company called its best and final proposal. The second proposal included an $8,500 ratification bonus, a 10 percent…
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