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10-Year-Old Becomes John Deere's First Chief Tractor Kid

10/1/2025

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Jackson Laux, 10-year-old from Indiana, becomes John Deere's first Chief Tractor Kid, sharing knowledge on TikTok.
He partnered with National Football League quarterback Brock Purdy to deliver meals to farmers at harvest.
Vintage gear remains popular at auctions, with Farmall 806 at $16,000 and International Harvester 4586 at $24,250.
John Deere donated over 250,000 meals to Feeding America this year.

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Story summary

Jackson Laux, 10-year-old from Indiana, becomes John Deere's first Chief Tractor Kid, sharing knowledge on TikTok.
He partnered with National Football League quarterback Brock Purdy to deliver meals to farmers at harvest.
Vintage gear remains popular at auctions, with Farmall 806 at $16,000 and International Harvester 4586 at $24,250.
John Deere donated over 250,000 meals to Feeding America this year.