Western (U.S.)

Whether it’s 2,700 wolves in Minnesota or 70 in California, ranchers report similar challenges — predators targeting livestock, limited management authority, and compensation programs some say don’t solve the underlying problem.

Meteorologist Brian Bledsoe says a strong ridge is keeping much of the U.S. warm and dry through mid-November, extending drought across key farm regions, but a pattern shift may bring some relief, and possibly even snow.

Find out why farmer-buyers and equipment dealers are well positioned heading into the New Year and why hay tool equipment is setting records and driving buying behavior.

Whether you’re putting away the combine until next fall or getting the tractor ready to plow snow, there are several preventative maintenance practices farm machinery experts recommend to get through the long winter.

Hay and livestock producers are finishing up a solid year and specialized equipment like balers, loader tractors and feed trucks are seeing high dollar bids on the used farm equipment auction circuit.

Good condition, used loader tractors continue to bring strong dollars on the used farm equipment auction circuit — and one Ohio auction-goer honored his great grandfather over the weekend.

Casey Seymour and Greg “Machinery Pete” Peterson dig deep into what it takes to move equipment in today’s volatile market, plus a candid look at economic headwinds — Fed policy, interest rates, tariffs, and commodities — and how they’re steering buyer decisions and seller strategies.

Follow these time-tested, expert recommendations this fall and winter to ensure you don’t overpay or get stuck with a machine with low resale value.