EMDA Board Named; Leaders to Drive Equipment Industry Growth

Apr 24, 2025

The Equipment Marketing & Distribution Association (EMDA) is proud to announce its dedicated and dynamic Board of Directors, a team of industry leaders committed to shaping the future of the agricultural and related equipment sectors. This passionate group works diligently to support the growth of EMDA members and foster collaboration across the industry.

Pictured from left to right, the EMDA Board of Directors includes:

Celeste Lindsey - Executive Director of EMDA in Statham, Ga.: Leading the organization with vision and expertise.
Sean Morrisey - Director, Owner of RM Equipment in Slater, Iowa: Contributing valuable insights and guidance.
Josh Overholser - 2nd Vice President, President of Superior Implement & Supply Co., Inc. (SISCO) in Greenville, Ohio: Playing a key role in the association's strategic direction.
Chris Rankin - Secretary, Vice President, of Rankin Equipment Co., Yakima, Wash.: Ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the board.
Shannon Soparlo - President, Vice President of Adair Sales & Marketing Co. Inc., Swift Current, Saskatchewan Canada: Providing strong leadership and fostering a collaborative environment.
Ida Van Scyoc - Associate Member Delegate, General Manager, of S3 Delta Harrows, Shenandoah, Iowa: Representing the important perspectives of associate members.
Kris Yancey- 1st Vice President, President of Implement Sales, LLC, Monroe, Ga.: Supporting the President and contributing to the association's goals.
Bob Doran - Treasurer, President of Doran Distribution Services, Mount Horeb, Wis.: Overseeing the financial health and stability of EMDA.

Together, these individuals bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to the success of EMDA and its members. Their leadership is instrumental in driving initiatives that promote industry growth, facilitate valuable connections, and provide essential resources for wholesaler-distributors and manufacturer's representatives in the agricultural, outdoor power, light industrial, and forestry equipment industries.

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Video: Supplemental Nitrogen on Soybeans: Can Early Nitrogen Increase Yield?

Can supplemental nitrogen help soybeans reach higher yield potential? Technical Agronomist Tim Sickman walks through an ongoing trial at the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Owensboro, Kentucky, exploring whether a modest amount of nitrogen applied at planting can support higher-yielding soybean environments.

The trial compares 30 pounds of supplemental nitrogen across both 15- and 30-inch rows, along with treatments that include sulfur and micronutrients. Similar trials conducted in 2024 and 2025 delivered a six- to seven-bushel yield response, prompting the team to expand the research this season.

Early observations show that treated soybeans are slightly taller and averaging about two additional nodes on the main stem. These added nodes could create more opportunities for blooms and pods, but the true results will come at harvest when the team evaluates pod development, seed fill and final yield.

In This Video:

Why high-yield soybeans may need supplemental nitrogen

Results from the 2024 and 2025 trials

Nitrogen treatments in 15- and 30-inch rows

Fertilizer placement and application methods

Differences in plant height and node counts

Potential effects on pod development and yield