In this episode of Moving Iron, Casey Seymour and Greg Peterson (aka Machinery Pete) unpack the latest trends in ag equipment. A Farm Journal survey shows 50% of farmers are considering upgrades, and auction prices are climbing—like a John Deere loader tractor that recently topped $128,000. The market is showing signs of stability after years of volatility, but high interest rates and tight margins are forcing buyers to think strategically. The hosts also share insights on avoiding risky debt rollover and understanding your equity position before making big moves. Listen to the podcast here.
How Europe’s Agricultural Equipment Market Is Moving Online – Across Europe, agriculture is evolving. It’s not just about adopting smart machinery or reducing emissions — it’s also about how farming machinery is bought and sold. In 2025, one of the biggest transformations in the sector is the rise of online platforms for farm equipment sales. Whether you’re a family-run farm in northern France or a multinational dealership group in Germany, digital tools are changing how the industry connects. And platforms that cater specifically to the needs of agricultural buyers and sellers are leading this shift. 3 Key Trends Changing the… Read More »
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Tracking North America’s Largest Dealer Groups By Farm Equipment Staff Report posted on May 20, 2025 | Posted in Dealers on the Move A ranking of the largest farm equipment dealer groups in North America In response to ongoing requests from both dealers and manufacturers about North American ag machinery demographics and the economic importance of the industry, the editors of Farm Equipment commissioned a new annual report in 2023 via the Farm Equipment 100™. Now in its third year, this compilation took a deep dive beyond the 14-year tradition of the Ag Equipment Intelligence Big Dealer report (a joint project with Machinery Advisors Consortium) to focus on the largest movers… Read More »
By Jartavius Edmond HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) – Celebrating its 59,500 square-foot facility, Landmark Implement in Hastings opened the doors to the rebuilt building on Tuesday. The company welcomed residents with tours, refreshments, company merchandise, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. Jason Vertin, location manager of Landmark Implement, said the rebuild took two years. “We took occupancy in January,” Vertin said. “It took till now to do the grand opening because we had to take down the old building that was in front of us before we wanted to have a grand opening.“ This rebuild became necessary following a fire… Read More »
P&K was on the leading edge of a small operation ‘going big,’ but a trusting, decentralized culture prepared the seeds for a 40th harvest — as a 30-store group covering distant territory By Mike Lessiter posted on May 21, 2025 | Posted in Dealer Succession, Dealer News Editor’s Note: P&K Equipment was named by Farm Equipment’s independent panel of judges as the 2025 “Best in Class” Dealership. The judges praised P&K for its investment in an in-house dealer-led training program, revenue levels per employee, outstanding market share in all customer segments, community involvement, succession planning and success in integrating 30 locations of 2 geographic regions… Read More »
