
7th June 2025
Mexican border blockade targeting John Deere equipment. Over 140 tractors and harvesters were halted, labeled as "inspections," but this was no routine check—it was a deliberate strike.
Timed just before Mexico's planting season, the blockade left thousands of acres unplanted, disrupting vegetable exports critical to North America.
The roots of this rebellion trace back to a decade of farmer frustration with John Deere’s proprietary software locks, exorbitant repair costs, and dealer-only restrictions. A $50 sensor fix could cost thousands, leaving crops to wither and farms to fail.