Move brush, clean stalls, lift debris, and so much more with Land Pride's all new SGC0548 Claw Grapple. Our SGC05 tines are manufactured from high-tensile AR400 Steel to make sure it stands up to demanding use. For added strength, the frame is made of 2" x 3" rectangular tubing. And it carries the Land Pride name, so you know quality is built in.

SEGUIN, Texas, December 16, 2013 -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today announced that negotiations relating to the proposed acquisition of Bandit Industries, Inc. have been terminated. The proposed transaction with Bandit had previously been announced on November 19, 2013 based on the letter of intent entered between the parties and as a result of the public disclosure that the transaction had been approved under the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust review. As announced at that time, the transaction was subject to completion of an acquisition agreement and certain other conditions and, as of now, the parties have been unable to reach an agreement

MacKissic, Inc. located in Parker Ford, Pennsylvania, has been producing specialty lawn and garden products since 1947. MacKissic recently acquired the assets of Yard Marvel Manufacturing located in Spokane, Washington.

Exmark has recalled more than 7,000 of its new Commercial 30 walk-behind mowers. The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby.

Messick's Farm Equipment in Elizabethtown has begun its annual light show that includes more than 70,000 lights covering the store, light poles and 36 tractors synced to holiday music.

Farmers who purchase cost-saving propane-fueled farm equipment in 2014 will again be eligible for up to $5,000 in purchase incentives through the 2014 Propane Farm Incentive Program. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) renewed funding for the program at its December Council meeting.

The Toro Company today announced that Shannon Ranch Elementary School, in Visalia, Calif., won top prize in the company's "Ready. Set. GROW!" grant program. As a result of the public vote, a $7,000 grant will be awarded to Shannon Ranch Elementary. The grant will enable the school to enhance their life sciences program including installing a water-efficient drip irrigation system at their school garden for use by students throughout the year. The garden will also serve as a model on smart irrigation practices for the surrounding community.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of sweeping changes to a popular loan program for rural homebuyers.

Excel Industries is making additional improvements to its manufacturing facility in Hesston, Kan. Excel enjoyed a 35% increase in production volume during its fiscal year ending July 31, and anticipates another 50% increase in production for the coming year.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer magazine is pleased to announce its first-ever editorial advisory board. The board is made up of leading dealers from across the country, including past winners of its Dealership of the Year awards program.