Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Todd Stucke will be appointed as General Manager of Agri Solutions Headquarters, Kubota Japan (KBT), and will return to the United States as President of Kubota North America. Additionally, Brian Arnold has been appointed as the General Manager of North America Manufacturing Unit.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to drop the benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as the U.S. continues to struggle with inflation, a flagging labor market and a government shutdown.

Arrowquip brings its engineering expertise beyond livestock handling into the outdoor equipment market.

This Week's Lineup:

• Throwback — 1930s Snowblower
• Equip Exposition Wraps Up Another ‘Epic Show’
• The Evolution of the Rural Lifestyle Customer
• Stihl President & CEO Shares What’s Next for 2026
• Tractor Safety Tips Your Customers Need to Know

The system combines the power and reliability of an electric machine with the proven technology of traditional gas machines.

In 1957, Howard joined John Deere in Minneapolis, and in 1962 he purchased the Codington County Implement Company in Watertown. His entrepreneurial spirit continued as he organized Green Line Equipment Company in Clark in 1968 and Deuel County Equipment Company in 1972. Through dedication and leadership, Howard built a strong legacy in the agricultural community that spanned five decades before his retirement in 2012.