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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
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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
June Auction Talk

June Auction Talk

2025-06-0931:28

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
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