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Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to discuss his Pick of the Week along with other auctions, including some coming up. Former U.N. Ambassador for Food and Agriculture Kip Tom is an Indiana farmer and he talks about the issues with the MAHA report threatening important tools for farmers to combat disease, pests, and weeds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have the latest on movement in the biofuels industry and the latest push for growth. Plus, Machinery Pete invites you to join him at an auction, and we get a look at farming in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have a report from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – on the auctions for used equipment he’s been watching plus Kenny Hartman, Jr., president of the NCGA, shares reaction to the MAHA report and budget reconciliation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We have an update on auction action from Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete. Then we welcome Dan Basse of AgResource Company from London to share perspective on important issues affecting agriculture, and we get some info from Alex Dunn of CropLife America on what farmers can do if tools to combat weeds and pests are threatened by the up-coming MAHA report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: 2025 looks to be a good year for the winter wheat crop. Plus, a dairy operation in Southern Wisconsin takes a direct hit from a tornado, and Machinery Pete isn't talking old equipment—he's talking "vintage".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning we have a conversation with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Greg Peterson, also known as Machinery Pete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A plan to build a carbon pipeline across thousands of miles of the Midwest faces a new snag. Machinery Pete digs into the latest prices on used loaders. Plus, Black farmers weigh in on the Trump Administration's tariffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete conversation with Ken Girard with Girard Auction & Land Brokers of Wakonda, SD about how he has built the auction company his late father Marv Girard started 55 Years ago in 1970 into a worldwide leading auction firm for Farm Toys, Pedal Tractors and Farm Memorabilia. Pete and Ken highlight the upcoming Jay Eudy Collector Estate Auction coming up Saturday, May 3 in Wakonda, SD featuring 100 Pedal Tractors and 200+ Farm Toys. Fascinating story about Jay Eudy and his connection to the Ag world
Machinery Pete conversation with Ken Girard with Girard Auction & Land Brokers of Wakonda, SD about how he has built the auction company his late father Marv Girard started 55 Years ago in 1970 into a worldwide leading auction firm for Farm Toys, Pedal Tractors and Farm Memorabilia. Pete and Ken highlight the upcoming Jay Eudy Collector Estate Auction coming up Saturday, May 3 in Wakonda, SD featuring 100 Pedal Tractors and 200+ Farm Toys. Fascinating story about Jay Eudy and his connection to the Ag world
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares info on recent auction prices, including his Pick of the Week. We chat with Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw about the industry push for guidance on 45z clean fuel production credits plus the continuing drive for year-round E15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More tariffs in the tit for tat with China as Ag Secretary Rollins says USDA is keeping an eye on impacts to farmers. Michelle Rook visits Vietnam, as farmers work to grow market share. Plus, Machinery Pete talks used hay equipment values.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete talks through update on current used farm equipment market with lot of eye opening fresh examples from the auction front. Early '25 has provided a very surprising market adjustment. Pete also gets monthly update from Jack Lyon with Alex Lyon & Son Auctions, largest family owned auction company in the world, on very latest in the used construction equipment market
Machinery Pete talks through update on current used farm equipment market with lot of eye opening fresh examples from the auction front. Early '25 has provided a very surprising market adjustment. Pete also gets monthly update from Jack Lyon with Alex Lyon & Son Auctions, largest family owned auction company in the world, on very latest in the used construction equipment market
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa explains his approach to reclaiming some powers for Congress to create new tariffs, plus we discuss financial aid to farmers, the new Farm Bill, year-round E15 and more. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us to share his Pick of the Week and review notable sales of used equipment at recent auctions around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – shares his Pick of the Week and talks about his new podcast episode which features a fascinating story that combines farming with Major League Baseball. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper joins us to discuss year round E15, status of SREs, RVOs and the priority list for RFA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicking off this week Machinery Pete shares the very timely tale from 70+ years ago of a young farm boy from Ney, OH who went on to become a Major League Baseball star, winning 20 Games as a pitcher for the 1951 St. Louis Browns who lost 102 games that year. After his baseball career Garver returned to Ney, OH and lived a quiet yet very involved life in his hometown. Story told by Dean Jackson who became a lifelong friend of Garver Greg.
With the 2025 Major League Baseball season kicking off this week Machinery Pete shares the very timely tale from 70+ years ago of a young farm boy from Ney, OH who went on to become a Major League Baseball star, winning 20 Games as a pitcher for the 1951 St. Louis Browns who lost 102 games that year. After his baseball career Garver returned to Ney, OH and lived a quiet yet very involved life in his hometown. Story told by Dean Jackson who became a lifelong friend of Garver Greg.
Iowa's U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley joins us to discuss year-round E15, free and fair trade vs. tariffs, and potential aid for farmers from a trade war. Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – gives us his Pick of the Weeks and talks food as well as used farm equipment. The Packer's editorial director Jennifer Strailey shares info on vertical farming ag tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete heads to Cadiz, KY to talk with Micheal Oliver of Wlidcat Chevrolet. Micheal is a former John Deere dealer that transferred over to the automobile industry. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to the Machinery Pete Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It helps others find the show.
Machinery Pete heads to Cadiz, KY to talk with Micheal Oliver of Wlidcat Chevrolet. Micheal is a former John Deere dealer that transferred over to the automobile industry. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to the Machinery Pete Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It helps others find the show.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – is our guest host this morning and he has a conversation with Zach Bosle, GM of TractorTuesday.com, about the company and a big sale they have this week. Then he talks with Philip Butler, territory sales manager for Kansas and Oklahoma at Purplewave.com. We wrap up with his Pick of the Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – takes us through what he's watching in the used machinery market. And Phil Flynn of the Price Futures Group joins us to discuss the energy markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The Secretary of Agriculture shares her outlook for the industry in 2025. Plus, planting tips for big yields and Machinery Pete says combines are starting to move. Check out his latest auction finds!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete – Greg Peterson – gives us an update on the used machinery market and Matt Wolf, specialty crop analyst at TerrainAg, talks about population trends and the effects on demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths Hosts AgDay: The Avian flu situation gets attention from the new head of USDA. We have the latest on the battle to keep livestock healthy. Plus, Machinery Pete has some hot deals on used farm equipment and we meet a rancher making a difference in her Texas community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is President's Day which also means it's Monday which also means it's time for the segment we can't live without: Machinery Pete's weekly report. And U.S. Farm Report's Tyne Morgan helps us out by having a conversation with Amy France, chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa (and President Pro Tempore of the Senate) joins us to share his perspective on the job President Trump is doing so far, including DOGE, tariffs, USAID, and more. Plus Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us from the road as he heads into Illinois for begin three days of auction visits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The U.S. Trade Representative nominee shares his thoughts on Capitol Hill. We'll hear where he thinks agriculture can play a role. Plus, Machinery Pete is tracking combine prices ahead of harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – joins us for this weekly report on used equipment auctions including his Pick of the Week. Soybean and Corn Advisory's Dr. Michael Cordonnier is a crop consultant for Pro Farmer and we discuss South American crops with him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Will 2025 be a better year for pork producers? See why optimism is growing. Plus, Machinery Pete talks prices on a tractor icon. And a new way of pollinating with robotic insects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA has updated its federal milk marketing orders. We'll examine the changes. Plus, a new administration and leadership set up shop in Washington, and Machinery Pete digs into the archives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Inauguration Day. As it's Monday we have Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – join us for a longer conversation which includes a report on recent auctions, including his Pick of the Week, plus his perspective on the used machinery market as it played out in 2024. Then Margy Eckelkamp provides information on Top Producer Summit 2025, including a special offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete provides his take on the used equipment market at the end of 2024 and into early 2025 to open this episode. He then welcomes in feature guests Alex and Gina Kerr with Kerr Equipment/Kerr Auction of Mt. Sterling, IL. The Kerrs' 12 year old daughter Kay Kerr joins the conversation. Alex and Gina started Kerr Auction mid ‘24 and have already grown it exponentially to a three-state footprint with the original site in Mt. Sterling, IL as well as Alma Center, WI and Torrington, WY. Kerr Auction is also planning expansion into Pennsylvania. The Kerrs are passionate about farming, farm equipment and the auction biz. www.KerrAuction.com www.KerrEQ.com[:34] - Machinery Pete gives a market update for the last two months of 2024[9:30] - Pete recaps his travels to November and December auctions[25:05] - Interview with Alex, Gina and Kay Kerr begins[30:38] - On the Kerrs' backgrounds and how they started their business[41:11] - How auctions can be a whirlwind and remembering that it's ok to ask for help[50:35] - Upcoming Kerr auctions[59:50] - Driving force behind starting their auction business[1:09:10] - Kay's favorite tractor[1:15:50] - Final words from Machinery PeteMachinery Pete was founded in 1989 and has grown from humble beginnings to a full-fledged marketplace for farming equipment. Greg Peterson, founder, and host, has also released Machinery Pete content across platforms including YouTube with his long-running Machinery Pete TV show.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to the Machinery Pete Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It helps others find the show.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about the latest used farm equipment auctions that have caught his attention, including his Pick of the Week. Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) joins us to discuss the upbeat mood in Washington, D.C. today and the work he and his colleagues are eager to get started on. RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney takes us through Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to resign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This morning Davis Michaelsen catches up with Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – on the used machinery market, Doug Hensley of Hertz Farm Management on land values, and Josh Linville of StoneX Group on fertilizer prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths Hosts AgDay: Drought has a grip on large parts of the country following a rainless Fall. Could that cause issues this spring? Plus, a new case of avian flu in Louisiana has the CDC on alert and Machinery Pete is checking prices on Massey Ferguson tractors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – talks about past and future auctions for used ag machinery equipment, including his Pick of the Week. And we welcome Bill Wirtz, senior policy analyst at Consumer Choice Center, to discuss RFK Jr. and his position in the upcoming Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Time is ticking on another potential East and Gulf Coast port strike. Hear why ag groups are so concerned and what they're doing to prevent it. Plus, Machinery Pete talks about high-powered tractors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We get a used equipment auction update from Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – plus the latest on Farm Bill and New World Screwworm trade restrictions from Ethan Lane of NCBA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joins us to discuss Senate Ag Committee Chairwoman Stabenow releasing a Farm Bill today, Senator Thune being elected Senate Majority Leader, and the confirmation process for President-elect Trump's cabinet. The of course we have Machinery Pete. And The Farm CPA Paul Neiffer has read parts of Chairwoman Stabenow's Farm Bill and he shares what he sees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Drought is expanding across the country and it's starting to be compared to previous years. We'll dig into the data and the forecasts. Plus, Machinery Pete has ideas for helping farmers in North Carolina hit hard by Hurricane Helene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths Hosts AgDay: What will the upcoming elections mean for tariffs and trade? Michelle Rook takes a closer look. Plus, Georgia's pecan trees will need years to recover from hurricane Helene and Machinery Pete says big tractor prices are falling. He brings the latest numbers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: USDA makes another change to corn yields as it releases new supply and demand numbers. Plus, Machinery Pete helps outfit you with the best deals on used gravity wagons and grain carts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A potentially significant port strike is paused. We have the latest reaction from the ag industry. Plus, the recovery efforts continue in the southeast following Hurricane Helene, and Machinery Pete talks about some unusual farm equipment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: Harvest is off and running in the Midwest as the Mississippi River faces falling water levels. Plus, a deep dive into the state of the beef industry, and Machinery Pete is weighing in on what's influencing equipment prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This Week's Ag Tribes Report with Vance Crowe features a special co-host, Greg Peterson, better known as Machinery Pete. Greg is the visionary behind a leading marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of used farm equipment. His platform provides an extensive array of equipment listings, coupled with advanced search tools, ensuring farmers can swiftly find and purchase the equipment they need.In this episode, Vance and Greg delve into critical agricultural issues:Farm Bill Deliberations: They discuss how lawmakers are contemplating emergency farm aid as negotiations on the new Farm Bill continue to be stalled, impacting agricultural communities nationwide.U.S.-China Trade Tensions: The duo explores the severe implications of potential U.S. tariffs on commodity trade with China, analyzing how this could disrupt global agricultural markets.National Security Concerns: They address the controversial topic of fertilizer drones manufactured in China, examining whether these technologies pose a national security risk.List of Worthy adversaries: https://x.com/i/lists/1815850820195475962
Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: A strike is poised to halt coastal exporters. We have the latest. As farmers work to recover from Hurricane Francine, new trends are forming in the used equipment market. Machinery Pete joins us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Machinery Pete talks about the power of listening and how it helped him both on a personal development level and also as a business building tool over the past 34 years. Pete's podcast guest, Rob Wierenga, partner with Neeralta Mfg. of Alberta, Canada also touches on how important listening to their farmer customers has been a vital component in building out the state of the art line of grain bagging/extracting equipment they provide, including grain bag loaders and grain bag extractors. Neeralta Mfg. company roots go back 40 Years to 1984.[:34] - Machinery Pete reflects on his trip to his high school reunion and previews the episode's guest[9:58] - Interview with Rob Wierenga begins, history of Neeralta[11:52] - About the Neeralta grain bagging system[17:45] - Key to success of Neeralta: solution-based[23:56] - Grain bagging trends[28:58] - Unique innovations of Neeralta system[34:46] - Customer feedback[44:49] - Why Neeralta continues to grow[47:45] - Final words from Machinery PeteMachinery Pete was founded in 1989 and has grown from humble beginnings to a full-fledged marketplace for farming equipment. Greg Peterson, founder, and host, has also released Machinery Pete content across platforms including YouTube with his long-running Machinery Pete TV show.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to the Machinery Pete Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It helps others find the show.
Higher interest rates and lower commodity prices have put pressure on machinery prices. So is the time to make a deal? Machinery Pete is tracking the data and he says this may be the sweet spot to make a trade. We discuss what segments of the market are falling the fastest and where prices remain strong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this Labor Day program we have Greg Peterson, a.k.a. Machinery Pete, plus a recent conversation Farming the Countryside's Andrew McCrea had on migrant labor laws and regulations with Rachel Beardsley, an attorney with a background in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.