Prices for turkey, a Thanksgiving staple, have increased more than prices for most other grocery store foods in recent years. From 2005 to 2011, average retail turkey prices increased by 47 percent, while food-at-home prices rose by 13 percent. Higher feed costs and energy prices led producers to reduce turkey inventories, driving up retail turkey prices.

Per capita consumption of turkey in the United States has declined since 2007-2009, reflecting the impacts of the sluggish domestic economy on demand, and of higher feed and energy costs on domestic production and prices. U.S. turkey production dropped 9 percent between 2008 and 2010, but has recovered gradually during 2011 and 2012. Wholesale turkey prices rose 12.8 percent in 2011, but a more modest 3.7 percent increase is forecast for 2012. With higher production and a more moderate price increase in the forecast for 2012, per capita turkey consumption is expected to rise to 16.3 pounds, up slightly from 16.1 pounds in 2011.

OREGON , a world leader in forestry, lawn and garden products since 1947, announces the expansion of the OREGON 40V MAX* Cordless Tool System. The line expansion includes a new Trimmer/Edger, Hedge Trimmer, and Rapid Battery Charger offering a yard maintenance system that operates on the powerful and light-weight OREGON 40V MAX Lithium Ion batteries.

c-Systems Software, Inc., is proud to announce the release of Kubota Parts Locator service and Warranty Labor Flat Rate File integration, making it even easier for Kubota dealers to manage their businesses and serve their customers.

Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Net sales for the third quarter were $156.1 million compared to net sales of $155.1 million for the same quarter of 2011, an increase of 1%. Net income for the quarter was $8.6 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, versus $10.1 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011, a decrease of 15%. The decline in net income was attributed to some softness across all three of the Company's business segments.

Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Husqvarna AB (HUSQB), the world's biggest maker of powered garden tools, plans to cut about 600 jobs in a move that will save 220 million kronor ($33 million) a year by 2014.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE:BGG) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Companhia Caetano Branco, of Brazil ("Branco") for approximately $60 million dollars, subject to post-closing adjustments.

The award-winning STIHL iCademy Web-based learning program, which provides customized training for all registered STIHL dealer owners and their employees, is closing in on its one millionth test recorded. To celebrate this milestone, the company is presenting the STIHL iCademy Challenge "Train2Gain" Sweepstakes for STIHL dealers.