The Federal Trade Commission today, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices th
Definitely, but it’s built into the existing system as it sits, and was implemented slowly over decades. This isn’t new by any measure, it’s just finally starting to be addressed.
Believe it or not, Deere has been right at the forefront (on the wrong side) of the right to repair fight. They’re one of the most egregious anti-repair companies on the planet, even more than Apple.
this seems like a national food security issue if manufacturers are fucking the producers over with extra expenses
Definitely, but it’s built into the existing system as it sits, and was implemented slowly over decades. This isn’t new by any measure, it’s just finally starting to be addressed.
Believe it or not, Deere has been right at the forefront (on the wrong side) of the right to repair fight. They’re one of the most egregious anti-repair companies on the planet, even more than Apple.