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'''[https://www.deere.com John Deere]''' is a leading manufacturer of | '''[https://www.deere.com John Deere]''' is a leading manufacturer of agricultural, and heavy machinery. Founded in 1837, they are primarily known for their heavy-duty agriculture machines, such as tractors and combines. They have recently faced criticism for their business practices, especially in the realm of equipment repair. These practices have raised concerns among farmers, independent repair technicians, and consumer advocacy groups.<ref name="jdflrtrt">https://www.npr.org/2025/01/15/nx-s1-5260895/john-deere-ftc-lawsuit-right-to-repair-tractors</ref> | ||
== Consumer Protection Profile == | == Consumer Protection Profile == | ||
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==== Monopoly On Repairs ==== | ==== Monopoly On Repairs ==== | ||
* John Deere's control over the repair market has been likened to monopolistic behavior. | * John Deere's control over the repair market has been likened to monopolistic behavior{{Citation needed}} . | ||
* By restricting, and controlling access to repair resources, and parts, the company has effectively eliminated competition in the repair market. | * By restricting, and controlling access to repair resources, and parts, the company has effectively eliminated competition in the repair market{{Citation needed}} . | ||
==== Digital Rights and Ownership ==== | ==== Digital Rights and Ownership ==== | ||
* John Deere uses software locks, and digital rights management (DRM) systems that control user autonomy.<ref>https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/john-deere-repair-software/</ref> | * John Deere uses software locks, and digital rights management (DRM) systems that control user autonomy.<ref>https://pirg.org/edfund/resources/john-deere-repair-software/</ref> | ||
* These measures prevent | * These measures prevent farmers, and independent repair technicians from completing repairs without access to the proprietary software.<ref name="dith3"/> | ||
==== Right to Repair Legislation Opposition ==== | ==== Right to Repair Legislation Opposition ==== | ||
* John Deer has actively lobbied against right-to-repair legislation in multiple states, and on the | * John Deer has actively lobbied against right-to-repair legislation in multiple states, and on the federal level. <ref>https://pirg.org/resources/john-deere-and-right-to-repair-over-the-years/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref><ref>https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/04/midwest-farmers-right-to-repair-agriculture-john-deere-illinois/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</ref> | ||
* Despite signing a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2023, the company has been accused of undermining the spirit of the agreement.<ref>[https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/12/is-john-deeres-day-of-reckoning-soon-at-hand/#:~:text=In%20a%20nutshell%3A%20Deere%20embeds%20authorization%20codes%20in,dealers%20have%20access%20to%20all%20the%20verification%20codes. https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/12/is-john-deeres-day-of-reckoning-soon-at-hand/#:~:text=In%20a%20nutshell%3A%20Deere%20embeds%20authorization%20codes%20in,dealers%20have%20access%20to%20all%20the%20verification%20codes.]</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-RgOUT3zeo</ref> | * Despite signing a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation in 2023, the company has been accused of undermining the spirit of the agreement.<ref>[https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/12/is-john-deeres-day-of-reckoning-soon-at-hand/#:~:text=In%20a%20nutshell%3A%20Deere%20embeds%20authorization%20codes%20in,dealers%20have%20access%20to%20all%20the%20verification%20codes. https://investigatemidwest.org/2024/11/12/is-john-deeres-day-of-reckoning-soon-at-hand/#:~:text=In%20a%20nutshell%3A%20Deere%20embeds%20authorization%20codes%20in,dealers%20have%20access%20to%20all%20the%20verification%20codes.]</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-RgOUT3zeo</ref> | ||