Workers set up a temporary building for John Deere on Jan. 3, 2022 in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center in preparation for CES 2022. (Photo: Reuters/Steve Marcus)

Deere must face FTC’s antitrust lawsuit over repair costs, US judge rules

Suite alleges Deere violated U.S. antitrust laws by controlling too tightly where and how farmers could repair equipment

Agriculture equipment giant Deere must face a lawsuit by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing the company of forcing farmers to use its authorized dealer network and driving up their costs for parts and repairs, a U.S. judge has ruled.




Peter Hannam, an Ontario farmer, business leader and visionary, passed away June 5, 2025.

Farmer, innovator Peter Hannam passes away at 85

Hannam, of Woodrill Farms, was a founder of First Line Seeds, a driver behind numerous farm organizations

Peter Hannam, of Woodrill Farms, was a founder of First Line Seeds, a driver behind the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program and a mentor of younger generations.


Supply management bill goes straight to Senate

Supply management bill goes straight to Senate

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate




AgraCity’s recent announcement of financial problems follows complaints by farmers that they have not received herbicide they had ordered and paid for. Photo: File

AgraCity says it is unable to fill orders

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems

AgraCity has told customers it will be unable to deliver outstanding product in a timely manner this spring due to cash flowproblems

Apiarists keeping an eye on smoky skies

Apiarists keeping an eye on smoky skies

Some precautions beekeepers can take during wildfire season

Although not much is known about how smoke from wildfires affects bees, an Ontario beekeeper says there are several precautions apiarists can take to minimize health risks to the bees, as well as themselves.