Mark R. Meador
Role at the time: FTC commissioner addressing National Farmers Union
Condemned
Statement summary
Meador supports repair access that includes future software and diagnostic tools rather than a remedy limited to today's technology.
“farmers were often forced to use Deere’s authorized dealers,”
Read the official statement (opens in a new tab)Mark Meador discusses Deere and farmers' repair rightsFarmers' Right to Repair, section IV, pages 4-6
Meador discusses equipment-repair restrictions, aftermarket competition and the July government settlement. His speech distinguishes the ability to choose equipment from the ability to switch after purchase.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
Meador criticizes restrictions that force farmers into Deere's dealer network and argues for equivalent access that keeps pace with new tools. His criticism addresses the repair restrictions under scrutiny.