The Toro Company, Bloomington, Minn., announced the election of Eric Hansotia and Jill Pemberton to its board of directors. Both were elected as new directors during the company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) climbed in March from February's healthy reading and remained above growth neutral for the 16th straight month, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of an average population of 1,300.

With accessibility to major airports and highways, these new facilities are located closer to customers and dealers, which will enhance the availability and delivery of Bobcat parts and attachment products throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Honda has recalled its Talon 1000 S2 and S4 Side-by-Side. This recall involves model year 2019 – 2021 Honda Talon 1000 S2 and S4 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

The joint membership of the Midwest-SouthEastern Equipment Dealers Association (MSEDA), the United Equipment Dealers Association (UEDA), the Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA) and the Equipment Dealers Association (EDA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with a merger of these four associations to form the new North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA).

Dennis Dix, who served for nearly 30 years as the President of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, passed away Dec. 12. A memorial service will be held March 19 in Virginia.

The Elite status is Kubota's most prestigious designation for dealership management systems and is a testament to DIS's ongoing efforts to streamline how dealerships interface with Kubota.  

The dealership will become part of the Hutson team, effective immediately. Originally a turf only location, it now has been awarded an Ag contract since joining the Hutson Team. By further expanding all Deere equipment categories to these northern counties, the Hutson team can leverage additional economies of scale and improve the overall value proposition for customers.