# FTC and USDA Seek Farm Equipment Market Input

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are requesting public comments on competition and access in agricultural equipment manufacturing, distribution, and repair, including business practices and possible retaliation. Submissions from farmers, independent repair providers, and current or former industry employees are due through Regulations.gov under docket FTC-2026-1585 by December 7, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The agencies say the input will inform enforcement and regulatory priorities; this is an inquiry, not a contract solicitation or procurement award.

- Organizations with direct experience in equipment sales, repair, or access can submit comments through the specified Regulations.gov docket before the deadline, which is 59 days away as of October 9, 2026.
- Equipment manufacturers and distributors should note that feedback may shape the agencies’ enforcement and regulatory priorities concerning market practices; the signals do not announce new requirements or a contract opportunity.
- Procurement professionals sourcing agricultural equipment or repair services can distinguish this market inquiry from a solicitation and consider whether the issues raised affect supplier access or service arrangements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Published:** October 09, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

### Vendors
- Deere & Company (Agricultural equipment manufacturer)

### Sources
- [FTC and USDA Seek Public Comment on Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution Market Practices | Federal Trade Commission](https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/10/ftc-usda-seek-public-comment-agricultural-equipment-manufacturing-distribution-market-practices) - FTC
- [FTC and USDA Seek Public Comment on Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution Market Practices – Tri-State Alert](https://www.tristatealert.com/ftc-and-usda-seek-public-comment-on-agricultural-equipment-manufacturing-and-distribution-market-practices) - Tri-State Alert