Kubota Corporation today announced the grand opening of its new $73 million manufacturing facility at Kubota Industrial Equipment (KIE) in Jefferson, Ga. The 522,000-square-foot plant on the 88-acre site recently began production of Kubota's 30- to 50-horsepower compact tractor models. The grand opening event was co-sponsored by Kubota Tractor Corporation, the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota tractors and equipment.

The grand opening of the Kubota Corp.'s $73 million manufacturing facility in Jefferson on Monday may not be the last of the Japanese conglomerate's investments in Georgia.

The parking lot outside PrairieCoast Equipment in Langley, Britich Columbia, was abuzz with chatter and smelling of barbecue as the John Deere dealer officially opened the doors to its new facility Tuesday. PrairieCoast has 10 John Deere locations.

High weeds and grass because of rain in Victoria, Texas, have forced the city to add another mowing cycle for drainage systems, creeks and other public areas.