The Wisconsin State Assembly passed a lemon law for farm equipment. The legislation was co-authored by State Representative Paul Tittl (R-Manitowoc) and Senator André Jacque (R-De Pere).

HBS Systems says the partnership will provide dealers using the company’s NetView ECO DMS with a faster, easier and more secure financing process to drive sales, increase compliance and provide better customer and dealer staff experiences.

Overall U.S. ag tractor unit sales gained in all but one segment. Total combine harvester sales in the U.S. are up, and in Canada, they were the biggest growth spot, as well. 

Renn Mill Center (RMC) had been a supplier to Degelman since 2008. RMC's management and staff will remain in place and will continue to serve their dealers and customers, Degelman said.

Both Jones Equipment Rental locations were authorized dealers and distributors for Kubota, Land Pride and Honda in Fort Gratiot and Marysville, Mich. The transaction was facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services Equipment & Commercial Truck Divisions.

Farm equipment dealerships in certain areas may have a unique opportunity to increase sales of grain bagging equipment this year, as a new government cost-sharing program is incentivizing farmers to buy it.