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The caddie held his own on Thursday with a 1-over 72 and could make the cut with a big second round.

The event has long been a feeding ground for up-and-coming talent and those looking for their first win on Tour.

"Is it perfect? No, but I think it's where we need to go."

As tractors became more sophisticated over the past two decades, the big manufacturers allowed farmers fewer options for repairs. Rather than hiring independent repair shops, farmers have increasingly had to wait for company-authorized dealers to arrive. Getting repairs could take days, often leading to lost time and high costs.

Lawmakers in Colorado and 10 other states have introduce bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide the tools, software, parts and manuals needed for farmers to do their own repairs

The “right to repair” movement is having a moment, but roadblocks remain.

US farmers can now repair their own John Deere tractors, and Australia's national farm lobby wants the same for producers through government-led reforms.

The company behind the iconic green and yellow farm equipment says it wants to make it easier for farmers and independent repair shops to fix problems with its tractors and other products.

US farm machine manufacturer John Deere and the American Farm Bureau Federation sign a memorandum of understanding that ensures farmers have the right to repair their own farm equipment.