Farmers across the Midwest are facing a stark reality in 2026: new equipment lead times remain stubbornly long, forcing a massive shift toward the used market just as spring planting demands peak.

“Finding its footing” is the tag line Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson uses to describe the current state of the tractor segment in the farm equipment auction world. Pete is seeing value stabilization ...

Buying a tractor at auction can be a budget-friendly way to upgrade your farm, but success depends on more than showing up to bid. Knowing current market conditions, researching equipment history, and ...