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Legendary Tractor Designer, Harold Brock

 

By Mississippi State Extension

 Farmweek TV

Profile of Harold Brock, the legendary designer of the Ford 8N Tractor and the John Deere 4020, two of the world's important advancements in tractor technology.


Henry Ford worked with Harold Brock to mass produce tractors so farmers could replace horses.

 Brock then moved to John Deere where he helped lead the company's engineering and tractor development. 


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After more than 20 years as a veterinarian, Michael shares his unique perspective on the shift from hands-on animal care to data-driven decision making across the pork value chain.

We dive into:

• How better data is improving real on-farm decisions

• The biggest opportunities still untapped in pig production

• How Europe is leading (and where it’s still lagging) in tech adoption

• The role of AI and smart systems in the next 5–10 years

• Why trust, leadership, and practical application matter more than ever

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