The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) has announced the recipients of its inaugural Dealer's Choice Award. The NAEDA Dealer's Choice Awards are determined from results of dealer evaluation data collected from the association's annual Dealer Manufacturer Relations Survey. The survey asks dealers to evaluate the companies whose products they sell in key areas correlated to a dealer's operational model.

The Board of Directors of Husqvarna AB (STO:HUSQB) has decided to appoint Kai Wärn as President and CEO of Husqvarna Group effective as of July 1, 2013. Hans Linnarson, who was appointed President and CEO in 2011, will continue to work for the Group until he retires early 2014.

As part of their ongoing support of the nation's beef producers, New Holland is partnering with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) to produce a series of educational program segments focusing on a topic critical to successfully managing a cattle operation hay production.

Bush Hog Inc. today announced the nationwide release of Build My Bush Hog, a new web productivity tool for dealers. The new interface gives Bush Hog dealers access to account information as well as providing a way to configure Bush Hog products for sales quotes and easy online ordering.

Engine Products Group Petitions Supreme Court to Review E15 Decision

OPEI's Kris Kiser Comments on Engine Product Group E15 Appeal

KIOTI Tractor Names New Director of Product Support

Rural Lifestyle Dealer, the leading communication vehicle for dealers to the rural market, has compiled an extensive management report where we dig a little deeper than just the numbers to study dealer business trends and the outlook for 2013. The brand new report examines what products dealers expect to be the hottest sellers this year, which new products they intend to introduce or expand upon in their product mix, what their major concerns are for 2013 and so much more. It's the most comprehensive look at the burgeoning rural equipment market and the dealers serving this diverse customer base.

J D Equipment recently presented a check for $28,000 to the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research on board the annual Buckeye Cruise for Cancer this past February. This was J D’s second year presenting a check to the Spielman Fund on the Buckeye Cruise. The $28,000 they donated was raised during their annual fundraiser based on sales of new John Deere Select Series lawn tractors. They were happy to increase their 2012 donation from their 2011 total of $26,000.

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