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 withholding software needed for repairs, forcing 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 John Deere owners, including those in the Terrell Hills area, by giving them more freedom to repair their own machines.