John May

Chief executive, Deere & Company

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

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Deere right-to-repair settlement opens claims process for farmers

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As of September 2026: Leads Deere through the FTC consent order and class settlement

John Deere makes the only software that can fully repair its own tractors and combines. For years it sold that capability only to authorized dealers, letting it monopolize the repair market, regulators alleged.

Updated Sep 7