Uncertainty is the new normal for farmers—and it's reshaping equipment decisions. Rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions, and election unknowns are stacking up. Casey Seymour, Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson and Clinton Griffiths dive into the ag equipment market.

Uncertainty is the new normal for farmers&mdash;and it's reshaping equipment decisions. Rising fuel costs, geopolitical tensions, and election unknowns are stacking up. Casey Seymour, Greg &ldquo;Machinery Pete&rdquo; Peterson and Clinton Griffiths dive into the ag equipment market.

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Moving Iron: Rising Costs Driving Shift to Used Equipment

As harvest winds down, what’s next for the agricultural equipment market? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete, break down the latest trends impacting used equipment values, farmer buying decisions, and the outlook heading into November. Casey discusses how USDA reports and declining commodity prices are influencing equipment purchasing decisions, while Machinery Pete shares recent auction highlights, including record prices for used loader tractors. The conversation also explores demand for smaller combines, the growing divide between premium and average-condition equipment, and why November could bring another increase in auction prices.

 

As harvest winds down, what&rsquo;s next for the agricultural equipment market? Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete, break down the latest trends impacting used equipment values, farmer buying decisions, and the outlook heading into November. Casey discusses how USDA reports and declining commodity prices are influencing equipment purchasing decisions, while Machinery Pete shares recent auction highlights, including record prices for used loader tractors. The conversation also explores demand for smaller combines, the growing divide between premium and average-condition equipment, and why November could bring another increase in auction prices.
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Moving Iron: Used Equipment Values Hold Strong as Harvest Wraps Up and November Auctions Approach

The used farm equipment market is showing surprising strength as farmers navigate tight margins, rising equipment costs and uncertainty heading into 2027. On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete Greg Peterson break down the latest market trends, including strong auction prices for low-hour combines and sprayers, shrinking supplies of late-model used equipment, and what those dynamics could mean for buyers and sellers heading into the end of the year.

The conversation also explores how farmers can make smarter equipment decisions, from evaluating auction values and dealer inventory to weighing leasing versus buying, managing maintenance costs and deciding when to upgrade technology. With year-end tax considerations, potential financial assistance for farmers and continued uncertainty around commodity markets, the hosts share practical advice for finding deals without letting emotion or tax deadlines drive the decision.

Plus, Machinery Pete shares insights on why auction prices could continue climbing into November and December, where buyers might find opportunities, and a surprising story about a mysterious object discovered in a Minnesota field during harvest.

The used farm equipment market is showing surprising strength as farmers navigate tight margins, rising equipment costs and uncertainty heading into 2027. On this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete Greg Peterson break down the latest market trends, including strong auction prices for low-hour combines and sprayers, shrinking supplies of late-model used equipment, and what those dynamics could mean for buyers and sellers heading into the end of the year.
The conversation also explores how farmers can make smarter equipment decisions, from evaluating auction values and dealer inventory to weighing leasing versus buying, managing maintenance costs and deciding when to upgrade technology. With year-end tax considerations, potential financial assistance for farmers and continued uncertainty around commodity markets, the hosts share practical advice for finding deals without letting emotion or tax deadlines drive the decision.
Plus, Machinery Pete shares insights on why auction prices could continue climbing into November and December, where buyers might find opportunities, and a surprising story about a mysterious object discovered in a Minnesota field during harvest.

Moving Iron: Used Equipment Demand Rises as Farmers Weigh Their Next Move

Harvest is moving slower than normal, but the real story is what that means for used equipment, pricing, and your next move. Casey Seymour breaks down why the market is shifting right now, where the value gaps are opening up, and what buyers need to do before they click "buy" on a machine they found online.Clinton Griffiths and Casey Seymour start with the grain belt reality check - rain, slow harvest progress, and a USDA report that shows corn and soybeans running behind average. From there, the conversation turns to the equipment market, where auction strength is starting to spill into newer machines, quotes are changing faster, and some of the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight.

If you're trying to decide whether to buy, upgrade, or wait, this episode gives you the market context and practical guardrails to make a smarter move. Essential listening for farmers, ranchers, and equipment buyers heading into year-end planning.

Harvest is moving slower than normal, but the real story is what that means for used equipment, pricing, and your next move. Casey Seymour breaks down why the market is shifting right now, where the value gaps are opening up, and what buyers need to do before they click "buy" on a machine they found online.Clinton Griffiths and Casey Seymour start with the grain belt reality check - rain, slow harvest progress, and a USDA report that shows corn and soybeans running behind average. From there, the conversation turns to the equipment market, where auction strength is starting to spill into newer machines, quotes are changing faster, and some of the best opportunities are hiding in plain sight.
If you're trying to decide whether to buy, upgrade, or wait, this episode gives you the market context and practical guardrails to make a smarter move. Essential listening for farmers, ranchers, and equipment buyers heading into year-end planning.

Moving Iron: Rising Costs Driving Shift to Used Equipment

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