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73
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Sep 2025
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Welcome to the Machinery Pete Podcast hosted by Greg Peterson, known to the industry as Machinery Pete. For over 30 years, Greg has been a trusted source of knowledge in the farming equipment industry. Starting with a gut feeling, Greg set off to bring more and better data to the agriculture space. He’s been a voice you can trust, no matter where you’re listening or reading. In this podcast, Greg will be sharing stories and conversations from around the industry. The kinds of conversations that are longer and more meaningful than just a few soundbites. He’ll be adding context and color to stories from good people that make up the agriculture space. He’ll also be sharing the types of insights, trends, farming news and used farm equipment values from around the country that you’ve come to expect from him. Founded in 1989 by Greg Peterson, Machinery Pete has come a long way since its beginnings in Greg Peterson’s home office in Rochester, Minnesota where he passionately researched, tracked and reported on auction prices. In 2014 Farm Journal and Machinery Pete partnered to provide a more efficient marketplace for buying and selling used ag equipment. In July of 2015, MachineryPete.com launched its marketplace with leading-edge marketing solutions for dealers, informed and built with the online equipment shopper in mind and creates meaningful connections between buyers and sellers. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. You can find out more at https://www.machinerypete.com/podcasts
Machinery Pete welcomes back guest Jeremiah Fairbanks, General Mgr. of Morton Buildings Repairs & Renovations Division. Tremendous growth in this unique Division of Morton Buildings, a storied company with roots to rural fencing 122 Years ago in 1903. Machinery Pete even suggests a unique Christmas gift idea for farms that have everything
Machinery Pete highlights the latest data trends on used farm equipment values through the month of July ’25, referencing a number of high interest auctions around the country. Pete also highlights an upcoming farm auction August 11, 2025 in Bronson, IA featuring the most extensive line of Versatile Tractors he’s seen on a farm sale. Pete also brings in guest Jack Lyon with Alex Lyon & Son to discuss the latest trends with auction sale pricing and buyer demand on the heavy equipment side. Jack also relays a special visit he made in July to Camp Simcha where 500 seriously ill children are treated to unforgettable, medically supervised overnight camp for children battling cancer
Machinery Pete spotlights pair of upcoming farm auctions, June 21 in Lime Springs, IA and June 26 in Merrill, IA featuring extremely nice low hour equipment line ups. Pete also recalls June Auction memories of one of the most memorable sales he's ever covered, a June 28, 2014 collector auction in Bedford, IA featuring amazing vintage Allis Chalmers and John Deere tractors. Pete also has monthly update chat with Jack Lyon of Alex Lyon & Son Auction in Bridgeport, NY on latest in the heavy equipment auction 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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
Machinery Pete talks with Jake Bryce, Co-Founder of Machinery Scope (www.MachineryScope.com) in Alexandria, MN about the new partnership between Machinery Pete and Machinery Scope and also about Machinery Scope’s growth over the past 11 years since founding in 2013. Family owned business. Bryce brings his deep farming roots along with extensive experience on the farm equipment dealer side to bear in creating needed extended warranty options via Machinery Scope for dealers and farmers. Pete and Jake also talk in depth about the current used farm equipment market.[:35] - Machinery Pete previews today’s guest[3:56] - Interview with Jake Bryce begins[6:07] - Jake shares his farming background and about his years working on the dealer side[8:35] - Jake explains the new partnership with Machinery Pete and how Machinery Scope works[13:45] - Why risk management is important for equipment[18:38] - Analysis and trends of the used equipment and auction markets[24:00] - The value of having a warranty[30:45] - How will the rest of 2024 play out?[40:15] - Challenges of rising costs and high interest rates[55:28] - Well-kept machinery sells best[1:06:18] - Final words from Machinery PeteMachinery Pete was founded in 1989 and has grown from its 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 in 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 really helps others find the show.
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