Top executives from Mahindra USA will host its "Rise of Red" Regional Dealer Meetings across the U.S. and in Canada sharing the company's vision for 2015 with the Mahindra dealer network. In addition to new product introductions and sales and marketing programs, there is anticipation of a surprise announcement.

Economic indicators seem to be top news this past week or so — or maybe I'm just paying more attention to the numbers, with the election looming. For instance, the Federal Reserve says that the country's industrial output fell 1.2% in August, the biggest drop since 2009.

Abe Hughes has been named Vice President-Sales and Marketing for New Holland Agriculture in North America according to an announcement by Barry Engle, President and Chief Executive Officer of New Holland Agriculture worldwide.