Dealer News

Ag-Pro Companies announced the acquisition of Mid Georgia Tractor – Macon Div. located in Macon, GA. It also opened a new location in Milledgeville, GA, growing its total presence in the state to 16 Deere dealerships. With this acquisition, Ag-Pro will become one of the largest dealers in the U.S., with 24 locations across three states. The combined company will have approximately $500 million in annualized sales and employ approximately 500 people. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Jenner Sales CEO Steve Jones confirmed that the dealer of Case IH spray rigs and related equipment in Harristown, IL, has taken over operation of Tri-Co Equipment, the Case IH farm equipment store in Taylorville, IL, although the dealership purchase has not yet been finalized. Jones also said Jenner intends to buy the store, but did not disclose a target date. Tri-Co Equipment is owned by Dwight Shore, Wilmer Otto, and John Britt. Shore and Otto also own Farm Pride Equipment, which has five other locations in east central Illinois.

Butler Ag Equipment, a division of Butler Machinery operating in Nebraska, announced the acquisition of Henkens Equipment of Chadron, NE, effective Jan. 2, 2015. The acquisition includes the purchase of new AGCO whole goods and parts. S