AGCO announced that Martin Richenhagen was selected as one of the 55 Most Admired CEOs by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

It wasn't that long ago that a lot of farm equipment dealers did everything they could to avoid sending even their most aged used machinery to an auction service to get it off their lots. But executives from some of the most active services handling ag equipment say they're seeing increasing numbers of dealers utilizing auctions as part of their marketing plan.

When things to be going too well, most of us start thinking about what could go wrong. As we're preparing for the 2012 Farm Equipment forecast, it's kind of scary to see how things are lining up for the coming year.

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named Darrin Drollinger executive director of the organization.

Raven Industries, Inc., board of directors announced that Ronald M. Moquist, current president and chief executive officer, will retire on August 20, 2010. The board has elected Daniel A. Rykhus, executive vice president, to succeed him.

Top New Holland Sales Exec Leaves to ‘Pursue Other Interests’

Manitoba farm equipment dealer elected 2010 President of Canada West Equipment Dealers Assn.

AGCO today appointed Dr. Rob Smith as senior vice president & general manager Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME).

IRON Adds Automotive and Equipment Marketing Executive for Revolutionary Convergence in Matching Buyers and Sellers

Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world, has added a new executive to its ranks. Mac Payne has joined the Mahindra team in the newly created role of Director – New Business and Dealer Development. In his new position, Payne will report directly to Vice-President – Marketing and Organizational Development Mike Hilderbrand.