Alina Seluk
Appearances
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-15-2025 7PM EST
As tractors and other agricultural equipment have computerized, Deere has limited access to its software. Farmers often must use authorized dealers, and they've long complained that it can be difficult or nearly impossible for them to diagnose and fix problems themselves or through independent mechanics.
NPR News Now
NPR News: 01-15-2025 7PM EST
The Federal Trade Commission now accuses Deere of illegally withholding its technology and boosting its profit at the expense of farmers' time and money. The company did not immediately comment. And it's unclear what will happen to the lawsuit under President Trump. His pick to chair the FTC was one of the two Republican commissioners who voted against suing John Deere.