A settlement has been reached between the Federal Trade Commission and Deere & Co, also known as John Deere. This agreement will allow John Deere owners to repair their own equipment.

The company had been criticized for withholding necessary software and requiring customers to use authorized dealers. This settlement is the second of its kind for Deere this year, following a separate class-action settlement in April.

Further details about the settlement and its implications are available from the source. The agreement is expected to affect farmers and independent shops, allowing them to fix their own equipment without relying on authorized dealers.