The Federal Trade Commission and the states of Illinois and Minnesota have sued John Deere, accusing the company of illegally restricting farmers and independent technicians from fixing their own machinery, Breitbart reported.

The lawsuit alleges that the company “has illegally restricted the ability of farmers and independent technicians to repair Deere equipment, including tractors and combines” and claims Deere’s repair limitations lead to elevated costs for farmers and significant delays during vital planting and harvesting seasons.

Deere has long been criticized for introducing software locks that block farmers from performing most fixes. The company has also received complaints about making replacement parts difficult to acquire.

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