Moving Iron Podcast

Join Casey Seymour and Machinery Pete in this must-watch episode of Moving Iron as they break down the latest trends and challenges in the agriculture industry. From shifting equipment markets to the impact of rising interest rates, learn how farmers are adapting to changing economic conditions. Gain expert insights on machinery demand, market shifts, and what’s ahead for the industry. Don’t miss this essential update for anyone in agriculture!

This week on Moving Iron we dive into the strong auction values for hay equipment, particularly round balers, which have reached record prices due to rising costs for new models. Global demand and online platforms have made it easier for buyers from different regions and even other countries to purchase equipment.

Despite economic uncertainty in the first months of this year, auction prices for ag equipment have remained strong. At recent auctions, Casey and Machinery Pete have seen record sale prices on late-model, low-hour used equipment. They’re especially impressed by the current sprayer market. On this episode, they also welcome guests from BigIron Auctions and Sullivan Auctioneers for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the marketplace.

Co-hosts Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson (aka Machinery Pete) are two of the most respected voices in the business of ag equipment. If you want to understand what trends and market forces are impacting the price of your iron, you’ve come to the right place. Buckle up … it’s time to move some iron!

The new tariffs placed on America’s largest export markets have hit commodity prices hard, adding even more uncertainty to the ag economy and the ag equipment market. While March and April are typically the busiest time of year for auctions, Casey and Machinery Pete wonder what the next couple of months will bring. But prices on good-condition, late-model equipment are holding steady, especially on combines. In this episode of Moving Iron, the hosts offer advice on marketing strategies for getting the best price on your used equipment. Aaron Fintel from 21st Century Equipment in Nebraska and Eddie Claxton from Flint Ag Equipment in Georgia weigh in on what they’re seeing in the marketplace.

When’s the best time to buy your next row crop tractor? Casey and Machinery Pete agree that the used market is starting to strengthen, with auction prices rising, especially on low-hour, high-horsepower models. They advise buyers to be aggressive rather than assume they have at least another year before sales start booming again. Used equipment specialist Aaron Fintel and Kyle Schneider, used equipment manager for Stotz Equipment, offer their views on the tractor market, while financial analyst Shawn Hackett provides insights on commodities and the weather outlook for spring planting.