We’ve got a two-part episode for you today. First, we sit down with Nick Helland from the Iowa Corn Growers Association to learn about their upcoming roundtable discussions happening across Iowa — a unique opportunity for farmers to speak up and shape the future of ag policy and priorities. Then, we switch gears with Luke Stamp from DPA Auctions to break down what’s hot and what’s not in the equipment market. Are we buying or holding in 2025? Whether you're a seller, a buyer, or just watching the market, Luke shares expert insights to help you plan ahead.
This episode of Farm4Profit is a double feature packed with timely information every farmer and ag business needs to hear.
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We kick things off with Nick Helland from the Iowa Corn Growers Association, who walks us through a series of upcoming roundtable discussions taking place across Iowa. These conversations are designed to bring farmers and stakeholders together to talk about the issues that matter most — from conservation and carbon to trade and transportation. Nick explains how the feedback from these sessions will help shape Iowa Corn’s policy direction and strengthen the voice of agriculture at both the state and national level.
Then, we transition into a deep dive on the 2025 equipment market with Luke Stamp from DPA Auctions. We ask Luke the questions that are on every farmer's mind:
Are we seeing more or fewer sales compared to last year?
Is the market stronger or weaker?
What’s the current demand for new vs. used equipment?
Luke doesn’t hold back — he talks about who’s buying, who’s selling, and where the real opportunities are in 2025. We also uncover what makes certain sales stand out, the best advice for buyers and sellers, and how factors like interest rates, China relations, PUKs, and Farm Bill chatter could shift the landscape. If you're considering selling equipment or looking to buy in the months ahead, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.