Across the farm belt, the cost of keeping modern machinery running has become a flashpoint, as growers push for the legal right to fix their own tractors instead of relying on expensive, tightly ...

Farmers often can’t repair tractors and other equipment without going through the manufacturer or a certified dealer.

American farmers face mounting expenses not only from seed and fertilizer but also from costly repair restrictions that keep them reliant on manufacturers. Many say these limits prevent them from ...

A new bill that would give farmers in Iowa the right to repair is a big threat to tractor manufacturer John Deere.