I think the timing of our renovation project was perfect, says Jeff Bloom, co-owner of Lake County International, a single-store Case IH dealership in Madison, S.D. He says the culture of the dealership is built on service, and the store expansion, which more than doubled the size of the entire facility, gives the dealership the opportunity to expand its service and parts operations.

Gordy Brower of Brandon, SD, has been named Sales Manager at MDS Manufacturing

Regardless of where you are in the world, the main focus of all farmers is to increase their yield and get more out of every acre or hectare. What's different is how that goal is accomplished in different areas of the world. There are a number of global planter and seeder technology trends dealers should keep an eye on that will make their way to North America. Looking ahead, technological advancements in planting equipment will come from marrying the needs and developments abroad with those of North America. The combination of Western European speed and North American accuracy would result in highly efficient and precise seeding and planting equipment.

The Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society (STARS) is excited to announce a $500,000 donation from Young's Equipment Inc., a Saskatchewan agricultural equipment dealership group.

Family-owned, Brokaw Supply Co. is expanding its supply of agriculture spray and fertilizer equipment to southern Minnesota. The Iowa-based company has announced it will open its new store in Redwood Falls, Minn., and is on schedule to begin operations Nov. 1.

Private equity firm TPG Capital LP is among those looking to purchase Macdon Industries Ltd., according to a Reuters report that references three unnamed sources. The Canadian manufacturer makes windrowers, draper headers for combines and other agricultural equipment.

Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor in the world based on volume, announces plans for an exclusive Southeast Mahindra Assembly and Distribution Center in January 2014, located in Chattanooga, TN and operated by Randy Topping

Hoober Inc., a farm equipment dealer with locations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets of H.B. Duvall Inc. located in Frederick, Md. Completion of the acquisition is scheduled for August 26, 2013. Will Be Case IH Ag Dealer for North, Central Md. & Part of W.Va

A recent visit to Stotz Equipment, a 23-store dealer group in 8 western states, turned up several intriguing and non-traditional revenue streams for a dealer.

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company AGCO +0.48% , a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today named Eric Hansotia Senior Vice President, Global Harvesting and Advanced Technology Solutions. "We are very pleased to announce that Eric Hansotia has joined our executive team," said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO. "He will be responsible for a global team of professionals focused on the development, sales, product management and support for global harvesting equipment as well as for precision agriculture and connectivity technology for all AGCO machinery."