Bandit Industries has announced that the company will remain privately owned, in the hands of current owners Jerry Morey, Mike Morey Sr. and Dianne Morey. The three have elected to turn down the offer from Alamo Group Inc., negating Alamo's pending acquisition of Bandit.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced a strategic partnership with Ariens Co., a Brillion, Wis.-based manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.

Three hundred and twelve years of combined agriculture experience are coming together as Barker Implement along with A&M Green Power have formed AgriVision and will serve John Deere customers in 3 states through 13 retail locations in Southwest and South Central Iowa.

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SEGUIN, Texas, December 16, 2013 -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today announced that negotiations relating to the proposed acquisition of Bandit Industries, Inc. have been terminated. The proposed transaction with Bandit had previously been announced on November 19, 2013 based on the letter of intent entered between the parties and as a result of the public disclosure that the transaction had been approved under the Hart-Scott-Rodino antitrust review. As announced at that time, the transaction was subject to completion of an acquisition agreement and certain other conditions and, as of now, the parties have been unable to reach an agreement

Exmark has recalled more than 7,000 of its new Commercial 30 walk-behind mowers. The mower's blade can break and injure the user and others nearby.

The Toro Company today announced that Shannon Ranch Elementary School, in Visalia, Calif., won top prize in the company's "Ready. Set. GROW!" grant program. As a result of the public vote, a $7,000 grant will be awarded to Shannon Ranch Elementary. The grant will enable the school to enhance their life sciences program including installing a water-efficient drip irrigation system at their school garden for use by students throughout the year. The garden will also serve as a model on smart irrigation practices for the surrounding community.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of sweeping changes to a popular loan program for rural homebuyers.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer magazine is pleased to announce its first-ever editorial advisory board. The board is made up of leading dealers from across the country, including past winners of its Dealership of the Year awards program.