In the inaugural episode of the Machinery Pete Podcast, Greg Peterson talks to John Sullivan, the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The two discuss some big changes John plans to bring to the farming community in Illinois: industrial hemp and high-speed internet.

Welcome to the Machinery Pete podcast. A fun visit with a variety of guests from across a wide swath of the ag spectrum. I think there's a hunger for longer, meaningful conversations that provide more context. So come along with me and let's see where this gravel road takes us.

Machinery Pete talks about strong buyer demand for good quality, older tractors; his pick of the week; some upcoming auctions; the launch of a new podcast; and a tribute to a friend.

Machinery Pete share’s his pick of the week; auctions of note in Delmont, South Dakota, New York, and Spring Grove, Minn.; and who he’s celebrating for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Machinery Pete shares his pick of the week, and even gives a shout out to the new Avengers movie for featuring a Ford tractor.

Machinery Pete shares his pick of the week, a heartwarming story of a tractor restoration, and what he’s planning for this next week.

Today on AgriTalk, we’re talking with Joe Schuele of U.S. Meat Export Federation, and farmers Dave Nichols of Iowa and Ron Suppes of Kansas.

Machinery Pete shares some auctions of note and shares his pick of the week.