In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour is joined by Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson to break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of the used agricultural equipment market. From dramatic declines in late-model auction volumes to changing pressure points between dealers and farmers, the data tells a powerful story about where the market has been—and where it’s heading.

In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour is joined by Greg &ldquo;Machinery Pete&rdquo; Peterson to break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of the used agricultural equipment market. From dramatic declines in late-model auction volumes to changing pressure points between dealers and farmers, the data tells a powerful story about where the market has been&mdash;and where it&rsquo;s heading.

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Moving Iron: Auction Volumes, Market Pressure, and the New Reality of Used Ag Equipment

The ag equipment market is flashing a turning point, and if you buy, sell, or finance iron, this is the episode you need to hear. Casey Seymour says the combination of stronger commodity prices, rising auction values, and cautious optimism across farm country could make the next 90 days the cheapest window to buy for a long time.

Clinton Griffiths and Casey kick things off from the Moving Iron Summit in Louisville with a sharp read on where machinery demand is headed, why the auction market is often the canary in the coal mine, and why retail buying usually follows about six months later. Casey breaks down the timing he’s watching now, why end-of-year quoting activity is picking up, and how producers who already locked in inputs are starting to revisit equipment needs.

Then Michelle Rook joins to put the broader market picture into focus. She explains how harvest delays, soybean basis pushes, standability concerns in corn, and expensive drying are shaping the mood in the western Corn Belt. She also unpacks the diesel squeeze, the reality of 40-year-low distillate inventories, and why any export restriction would create a chain reaction across jet fuel, gasoline, and global supply. Add in the latest China trade truce extension, soft export demand for wheat, and the possibility of more winter wheat acres, and you get a picture of a market that is still moving in a dozen directions at once.

Finally, Marshall Seese, of Lahzo shows how AI sales agents are changing the dealership game. He explains how live website conversations beat static lead forms, how dealerships can capture higher-intent buyers after hours, and why integrating with inventory data makes the experience feel human instead of robotic. From matching shoppers to similar equipment when a dealer is out of stock to moving the conversation into SMS and Messenger, Marshall lays out a practical way to turn more website traffic into real sales.

Buckle up, its time to move some iron!

 

The ag equipment market is flashing a turning point, and if you buy, sell, or finance iron, this is the episode you need to hear. Casey Seymour says the combination of stronger commodity prices, rising auction values, and cautious optimism across farm country could make the next 90 days the cheapest window to buy for a long time.
Clinton Griffiths and Casey kick things off from the Moving Iron Summit in Louisville with a sharp read on where machinery demand is headed, why the auction market is often the canary in the coal mine, and why retail buying usually follows about six months later. Casey breaks down the timing he&rsquo;s watching now, why end-of-year quoting activity is picking up, and how producers who already locked in inputs are starting to revisit equipment needs.
Then Michelle Rook joins to put the broader market picture into focus. She explains how harvest delays, soybean basis pushes, standability concerns in corn, and expensive drying are shaping the mood in the western Corn Belt. She also unpacks the diesel squeeze, the reality of 40-year-low distillate inventories, and why any export restriction would create a chain reaction across jet fuel, gasoline, and global supply. Add in the latest China trade truce extension, soft export demand for wheat, and the possibility of more winter wheat acres, and you get a picture of a market that is still moving in a dozen directions at once.
Finally, Marshall Seese, of Lahzo shows how AI sales agents are changing the dealership game. He explains how live website conversations beat static lead forms, how dealerships can capture higher-intent buyers after hours, and why integrating with inventory data makes the experience feel human instead of robotic. From matching shoppers to similar equipment when a dealer is out of stock to moving the conversation into SMS and Messenger, Marshall lays out a practical way to turn more website traffic into real sales.
Buckle up, its time to move some iron!
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Moving Iron: The Diesel Squeeze That Could Reshape Farm Costs and Freight

The ag equipment market may be showing early signs of a turnaround as used equipment values begin to strengthen and manufacturers start bringing workers back to production facilities. Clinton Griffiths has conversations with Casey Seymour, Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson, and Curt Blades of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discussing what those trends could mean for farmers, dealers and the broader equipment industry.

The conversation covers high diesel prices, rising interest rates, tariff uncertainty, supply chain challenges and the importance of having a long-term equipment and parts strategy heading into harvest. With farmers operating tighter fleets and putting more hours on fewer machines, planning and equipment efficiency are becoming increasingly important.

Looking ahead, Blades discusses the potential for an equipment market recovery, changing crop acreage, growing productivity and the factors that could shape demand through 2027 and beyond.

The ag equipment market may be showing early signs of a turnaround as used equipment values begin to strengthen and manufacturers start bringing workers back to production facilities. Clinton Griffiths has conversations with Casey Seymour, Greg "Machinery Pete" Peterson, and Curt Blades of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers discussing what those trends could mean for farmers, dealers and the broader equipment industry.
The conversation covers high diesel prices, rising interest rates, tariff uncertainty, supply chain challenges and the importance of having a long-term equipment and parts strategy heading into harvest. With farmers operating tighter fleets and putting more hours on fewer machines, planning and equipment efficiency are becoming increasingly important.
Looking ahead, Blades discusses the potential for an equipment market recovery, changing crop acreage, growing productivity and the factors that could shape demand through 2027 and beyond.

Moving Iron: Is the Ag Equipment Market Finally Turning Around?

Clinton Griffiths joins Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete to break down the latest trends in the farm equipment market. Rising corn and soybean prices are creating renewed optimism, while tighter used equipment inventories and strong auction prices could push values higher through the end of the year. The team also discusses equipment financing, fuel costs, new vs. used buying decisions and why farmers should be proactive with their equipment plans.

 

Save your seat at the Moving Iron Summit, by dealers for dealers, Sept 23-25 in Louisville: https://bit.ly/4uG5lhf

Clinton Griffiths joins Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete to break down the latest trends in the farm equipment market. Rising corn and soybean prices are creating renewed optimism, while tighter used equipment inventories and strong auction prices could push values higher through the end of the year. The team also discusses equipment financing, fuel costs, new vs. used buying decisions and why farmers should be proactive with their equipment plans.
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Save your seat at the Moving Iron Summit, by dealers for dealers, Sept 23-25 in Louisville: <a href="https://bit.ly/4uG5lhf">https://bit.ly/4uG5lhf</a>

Moving Iron: Auction Volumes, Market Pressure, and the New Reality of Used Ag Equipment

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