AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, reported net sales of approximately $2.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of approximately 7.4% compared to net sales of $2.5 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011.

AGCO's board of directors approved the initiation of quarterly cash dividends to its stockholders.

Citing EPA compliance and diminishing volumes resulting in an ever-changing industry landscape, AGCO has announced it will discontinue production of its line of SpraCoupe compact, self-propelled sprayers for the North American market in 2013.

As apparent as it seems to be, how AGCO Corp. got its name came about without a lot of forethought, according to Robert Ratliff, who founded the company in 1990.

1990 AGCO is formed when U.S. management team buys Deutz-Allis. Gleaner combine acquired in original buyout.

AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announces the AGCO Parts North America 2012 Field Check Promotion, available at participating dealerships.

Trelleborg, global developer and supplier of tire and complete wheel solutions for the agricultural and materials handling industries, received the prestigious AGCO EAME 2012 SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD in the category “Collaboration� during a ceremony held at the AGCO Fendt facility in Marktoberdorf, Germany on 25 September 2012.

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced the release of its first global sustainability report. The report describes AGCOs approach to enhancing the sustainability of its business processes and global agriculture. It presents data supporting the strategy and updates progress towards change. At AGCO, sustainability is vital to our vision to offer high-tech solutions for farmers feeding the world,said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. "We are in a very unique position to impact sustainability along the manufacturing and agricultural value chains. We developed our approach to provide the best impact to both."?

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and infrastructure, has announced a $20 million investment for its tractor manufacturing facility in Beauvais, France. The new complex will house the tractor cab production line and will also become home to a new Massey Ferguson International Sales Training Centre.