Land Ledger Podcast

Ep #17: How Henry Ford Lost the Tractor War (and Why It Matters Today) with Brian Kearney

Brian Kearney, CEO Farmland Stock Exchange Season 1 Episode 17

What can the century-old tractor wars teach today’s AgTech founders about innovation, strategy—and knowing when to let go of the past? In this solo episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney explores the early battle for tractor dominance through insights from Tractor Wars by Neil Dahlstrom. He unpacks how Ford, John Deere, and International Harvester each took different paths in shaping ag innovation. From Henry Ford’s missteps to John Deere’s patient, long-game strategy, Brian connects these historic lessons to today’s AgTech entrepreneurs and investors.

Find show notes and resources here: https://tinyurl.com/4tmbv428