When a brand new John Deere tractors breaks down, you need a computer to fix it. When a John Deere tractor manufactured in 1979 breaks down, you can repair it yourself or buy another old John Deere tractor. Farming equipment—like televisions, cars, and even toothbrushes—now often comes saddled with a computer. VICE News, 7 Jan 2020.… Continue reading Farmers Are Buying 40-Year-Old Tractors Because They’re Repairable