Mahindra & Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the U.S. $15.4 billion Mahindra sGroup, maintained its leadership position in the tractor industry in October 2012. Domestic sales in October 2012 stood at 28872 units, as against 30519 units during October 2011. Total tractor sales (domestic + exports) in October 2012 stood at 29565 units, as against 31838 units for the same period last year. Exports for the month of October 2012 stood at 693 units.

Josh Ahearn of Ahearn Equipment has been elected to represent the Northern Division and serve on the 2012 National Dealer Advisory Board for Kubota Tractor Corporation.

With the passing of my dear friend Stephen R. Covey, I have been taking some time to consider many of the greatest business leaders who are wielding strong influence on the business world we live in today.

AGCO today announced new regional leadership responsibilities.

John May has taken a rural lifestyle position as vice president of Deere's Global Platform - Turf & Utility, Agriculture and Turf Division.