Less than one year after flames decimated the headquarters of Cazenovia Equipment Co. on U.S. Route 20 in Nelson, the family-owned business has rebounded with the construction of a new $3 million facility nearby that officials say will create at least 15 new jobs over the next five years.

Excel Industries, Inc., manufacturer of Hustler Turf Equipment and BigDog Mowers, has named Brent E. Edmisten as Vice President of Global Supply Chain effective July 16, 2012. Brent will provide leadership in managing the extensive growth of the company as international sales and the Hustler and BigDog product lines continue to increase. Fiscal year sales for 2012 are expected to reach more than $170M, up from 2011 sales of $150M.

Durability, power, features, warranty what have you found to be the buy now button for lawn tractors this season?

DR DuraBlades are perfect for cutting woody brush that is too tough for your cutting cords, and too flexible and "whippy" for the Beaver Blade. It slices through brambles and hardwood brush up to 3/8" thick, and tough, stalky weeds that are even thicker!

Basic Software Systems, (www.basic-software.com) a leading provider of Business Management Systems, is happy to announce the product release of our enhanced and integrated ordering interface with Vermeer.

Children in this small town 20 miles northeast of Beatrice have a new place to play, thanks to a $25,000 donation from Exmark and their employees who installed colorful, new playground equipment July 3.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., manufacturer of high quality turf equipment, proudly announces the appointment of Billiou's, Inc. in Porterville, CA as the new BOB-CAT and Ryan distributor in the West. This region includes Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.

The old Massey Ferguson Tower in Coventry was demolished over the weekend in a successful controlled implosion. Authorities say about 700 holes were drilled in the tower and filled with explosives to complete the demolition.

Drivers who demand advanced off-road performance, all-day riding comfort, and the ability to challenge extreme terrain take note - John Deere has entered the Recreational Utility Vehicle category with the all-new, all-powerful Gator RSX850i. It's been engineered to be faster, more powerful, and more agile than any Gator ever built.

Bad Boy Mowers introduced the Ground Hog Max by Bad Boy Mowers, an ATV plow that is the first of its kind. This light, portable plows allows users to plow the hardest to reach spots for putting in food plots or plowing wetlands and now available for customers and dealers.