How to manage cashflow is one of the four decisions that every business must get correct to be successful (along with people, strategy and execution). Think of your financial results in this way: Revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, but cash is king. Without cash, dealerships will starve.

The Conestoga Model C-125 compact manure spreader is the ideal tool for hobby farmers, horse owners and organic farmers who have larger spreader jobs to handle. Standard PTO drive with heavy-duty agricultural gearbox to operate apron and beater ensures reliable spreading. A capacity of 85 cubic feet reduces the number of loads to haul. Easy hook up makes for getting spreading jobs done quickly and easily.

According to Agri Marketing magazine, AGCO Alistair McLelland has been named vice president, marketing, North America reporting to Bob Crain, senior vice president & general manager, North America.

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On the heels of Dixie Chopper's recent acquisition by Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, the mower manufacturer has appointed a new general manager and added four more employees to its growing sales and marketing divisions. The new key roles are part of Dixie Chopper's ongoing commitment to developing relationships with dealers, partners and customers.

Officials with Kohler Power Systems, a division of Kohler-based Kohler Co., announced plans this week to add 300 workers at plants in Mosel and Saukville over the next few years following the completion of a 105,000-square-foot addition to the Mosel generator production plant in Sheboygan County.

Farmers and farm advocates joined representatives from agricultural companies and manufacturers as well as government officials and health and safety experts in a two-day meeting May 21-22 to form the National Tractor Safety Coalition (NTSC).

Both new cordless blowers feature two air speeds. The high speed easily tackles wide open, hard surface areas, while the low speed is perfect for clearing around landscaping.

Kubota Tractor Corporation has introduced three new models to its B50-Series compact tractors, adding the newly designed B2650 and B3350 ROPS tractors and the new B3350SU Special Utility tractor to its lineup. Available now at dealerships nationwide, the new Kubota B50-Series ROPS tractors offer class-leading luxury with user-friendly control layout, and powerful Kubota diesel engines that meet the latest Tier IV emission regulations.

Yasuo Masumoto, chairman and president of farm and industrial machinery maker Kubota Corp. (6326), died while staying in a Tokyo hotel. He was 67.