Long time readers will have followed the twists and turns of the John Deere repair saga, in which the agricultural machinery manufacturer has used DRM to restrict the repair of its tractors.

The investigation into John Deere’s restrictions on customers’ right to repair agricultural equipment ... He argued, “Do you ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is investigating Deere & Co. to determine whether the tractor giant's equipment repair policies violate consumer protection laws, according to a public filing.