Make a stand for public land - Iowa 2025

[Gellar]

I thought the state already won the right to repair against Deere.

Yesterday I just shelled out 4 figures to Deere for a repair that seems to be less than 100% effective. Grrrrrrr.

FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs

The Federal Trade Commission today, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices th

www.ftc.gov

 

[Gellar]

I swear I saw Iowa was apart of it but maybe I just assumed because it was the Des Moines register

 

[Gellar]

Also of interest was a bill in Kansas supported by pro ag groups that is to take deer tags away from NR landowners because it gives incentives to NR to buy land often times outbidding resident Kansas farmers. Hint Hint Iowa!

 

[Bonasababy]

FTC, States Sue Deere & Company to Protect Farmers from Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs

The Federal Trade Commission today, along with the Illinois and Minnesota Attorneys General, sued agricultural equipment manufacturer Deere & Company (Deere) over its use of unfair practices th

www.ftc.gov

Struggling to understand how this could possible effect hunters?

Seems like something everyone should support. It would be like buying a new car and the car manufacturer not allowing any repair info or parts etc. to go to an independent shop, forcing ALL of your repairs to have to go back to the dealer.

One thing i'd like to see that I am hopeful of if this bill passes--prices coming down on used tractors. Farmers are paying much more than they used to for old tech they can fix themselves if needed.

 

[Gellar]

Struggling to understand how this could possible effect hunters?

Seems like something everyone should support. It would be like buying a new car and the car manufacturer not allowing any repair info or parts etc. to go to an independent shop, forcing ALL of your repairs to have to go back to the dealer.

One thing i'd like to see that I am hopeful of if this bill passes--prices coming down on used tractors. Farmers are paying much more than they used to for old tech they can fix themselves if needed.

I’m all for being able to do your own repairs. I have a John Deere lawn tractor broke down right now because it needs a new pulley for the drive belt and I haven’t stopped at the dealer to get it.

 

[Gellar]

Immediate Call to ACtion for SJR6 Act to Repeal the Outdoor Recreation and Trust Fund. There is a hearing on it Tomorrow 2/19/2025 at 11:30 a.m. a zoom link has also been posted. If you remember the Outdoor Recreation and trust fund was voted on in 2010 by the citizens of Iowa with 64% of the vote in favor to fund this fund through an increase in the sales tax. Now, they want to repeal the trust fund resolution, which has never been enacted because they refuse to do what the voters ask and instead use the money for property tax relief.

Meeting information.
Bill Title: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa by repealing the natural resources and outdoor recreation trust fund, and dedicating a portion of state revenue from sales and use taxes imposed for the benefit of property tax relief.
Members: Bousselot-CH, Green, Staed
Date: 02/19/2025 11:30 AM
Location: Room G15
Agenda:
SJR 6

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[BrentD]

Why worry about laws when they just ignore them and do what they want? There are no consequences. Not in Iowa, not nationally. The rule of law is basically over.

 

[Gellar]

Why worry about laws when they just ignore them and do what they want? There are no consequences. Not in Iowa, not nationally. The rule of law is basically over.

I'll be driving right by tomorrow if you want to car pool.

 

[BrentD]

I'll be driving right by tomorrow if you want to car pool.

Thanks, but my only contribution would be to infect everyone there with whatever it is that has my hacking and sniffling and groveling. On the other hand, that may the best contribution you could hope for.