McPherson’s Farm Equipment, a Virginia-based Branson dealer that opened in 2018, recently received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority.
The North Dakota Implement Dealers Assn. (NDIDA) and the Minnesota-South Dakota Equipment Dealers Assn. (MSDEDA) will undergo a historic merger to form a new organization known as the Pioneer Equipment Dealers Assn.
Iowa had the lowest unemployment rate in December, 2.4%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Alaska had the highest jobless rate, 6.3%. In total, 16 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 3.9%.
Each month, AEM will feature an interview with one of its volunteer leaders. There will be anniversary updates throughout the year in the AEM Industry Advisor.
Bart Sherwood is looking toward what’s next for growth and the next generation of family leadership for Sherwood Tractor, recipient of Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s Dealership of the Year award in the multi-store category.
Power Equipment Systems, Salem, Ore., has acquired distribution rights for KOHLER Engines from H.G. Makelim, based in San Francisco. The transition, which goes into effect on March 1, 2019, coincides with the announced retirement of Jim Hess, president of H.G. Makelim.
Branson Tractors recognizes charter dealers at its 2019 national dealer meeting, including Bonney's Ag & Auto Repair. Ken Bonney, dealership owner, comments on the award.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer talks with Lawrence Vander Esch, who works in sales for Interstate Sales of Sioux Falls, S.D. Vander Esch talks about his diverse background before joining the dealership and why Interstate added Branson Tractors.
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