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A farmer sitting atop a combine today might be making calls and checking the “likes” on his latest #FarmTok post while the combine drives itself. And more we learned touring the farming equipment giant’s East Moline plant.

Military analysts disputed the Russian defence ministry's footage, saying it appeared to show them blasting farm vehicles with a missile from a Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter

As tractors became more sophisticated over the past two decades, the big manufacturers allowed farmers fewer options for repairs. Rather than hiring independent repair shops, farmers have increasingly had to wait for company-authorized dealers to arrive. Getting repairs could take days, often leading to lost time and high costs.

Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduce bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own repairs

The “right to repair” movement is having a moment, but roadblocks remain.

US farmers can now repair their own John Deere tractors, and Australia's national farm lobby wants the same for producers through government-led reforms.

The company behind the iconic green and yellow farm equipment says it wants to make it easier for farmers and independent repair shops to fix problems with its tractors and other products.

US farm machine manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment.

Equipment manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation have signed an agreement that ensures farmers and ranchers have the right to repair their own farm equipment