NOTABLEOn October 6-7, 2026, Deere & Company and Yamaha Motor Corporation announced a collaboration agreement to jointly develop future side-by-side (ROV) vehicles, combining Yamaha's powertrain and vehicle design expertise with Deere's vehicle development, U.S. manufacturing capabilities, and customer insights. Both companies will retain their separate brands, dealer networks, and customer relationships.source → https://global.yamaha-motor.com/news/2026/1007/olv.html

NOTABLEFarmers began receiving notices in early October 2026 about Deere's $99 million right-to-repair class-action settlement, which covers those who paid for repairs on qualifying Deere agricultural equipment between January 2018 and May 2026; the settlement also requires Deere to provide fair access to repair/diagnostic tools for independent shops and farmers for 10 years, with a claims deadline of October 15, 2026.source → https://www.thefencepost.com/news/john-deere-settlement-leaves-farmers-weighing-payment-repair-rights/