Johnson Tractor has announced the acquisition of A.A. Anderson marking a significant expansion in the north Chicagoland area, that will allow the company to serve all market segments including consumer, construction and agriculture primarily with the Kubota brand.

Over the last two decades, the agricultural equipment market has seen dramatic change — change that has had a huge impact on farm equipment manufacturers, dealers and customers. In this special report, Farm Equipment takes an in-depth look at the many factors that have been driving industry consolidation through the decades, and what to expect in the years ahead.