In this week’s episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dive deep into the evolving landscape of ag equipment as the fall season brings a buzz of energy to the industry. From football to hunting, it's not just the outdoors heating up—so is the auction market. We explore the growing anticipation for a spike in farm auction activity as we head into late 2025 and 2026, fueled by tightening lending conditions and a wave of retiring farmers. Plus, we reflect on the rare pricing consistency seen at end-of-year auctions in 2024—breaking a 22-year trend.

In this week&rsquo;s episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson dive deep into the evolving landscape of ag equipment as the fall season brings a buzz of energy to the industry. From football to hunting, it's not just the outdoors heating up&mdash;so is the auction market. We explore the growing anticipation for a spike in farm auction activity as we head into late 2025 and 2026, fueled by tightening lending conditions and a wave of retiring farmers. Plus, we reflect on the rare pricing consistency seen at end-of-year auctions in 2024&mdash;breaking a 22-year trend.

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Moving Iron: Fall Auctions, Buyer Psychology & the Power of Specs

This episode features Machinery Pete discussing recent auction results, equipment pricing trends, and the impact of EPA regulations on used farm equipment. Insights include the premium prices for well-maintained machinery, the effects of equipment deletions, and market dynamics influenced by regulatory changes.

This episode features Machinery Pete discussing recent auction results, equipment pricing trends, and the impact of EPA regulations on used farm equipment. Insights include the premium prices for well-maintained machinery, the effects of equipment deletions, and market dynamics influenced by regulatory changes.

Moving Iron: The Rising Value of Well-Maintained Machinery

Casey and Greg share compelling data on recent auction results which underscores the industry’s intense interest in high-quality, well-maintained equipment—even in challenging economic conditions, look at the “magic number” to invest in older equipment, look at supply challenges, and much more.

Casey and Greg share compelling data on recent auction results which underscores the industry&rsquo;s intense interest in high-quality, well-maintained equipment&mdash;even in challenging economic conditions, look at the &ldquo;magic number&rdquo; to invest in older equipment, look at supply challenges, and much more.

Moving Iron: The Importance of Understanding Market Forces

Why are auctions booming while the ag economy shows signs of strain? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson tackle that question in this episode of Moving Iron. They break down the spike in auction volume, strong demand for 5–15 year-old equipment, and why farmers continue to favor used over new. With more farm sales tied to retirements and financial pressure, supply is rising—but so are prices for the best machines. The conversation goes beyond iron, diving into inflation, oil markets, global economic trends, and what history tells us could be coming next. If you want to understand where equipment values—and the ag economy—are headed, this episode delivers.

Why are auctions booming while the ag economy shows signs of strain? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson tackle that question in this episode of Moving Iron. They break down the spike in auction volume, strong demand for 5&ndash;15 year-old equipment, and why farmers continue to favor used over new. With more farm sales tied to retirements and financial pressure, supply is rising&mdash;but so are prices for the best machines. The conversation goes beyond iron, diving into inflation, oil markets, global economic trends, and what history tells us could be coming next. If you want to understand where equipment values&mdash;and the ag economy&mdash;are headed, this episode delivers.

Moving Iron: Fall Auctions, Buyer Psychology & the Power of Specs

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