AGCO Announces Q2 2025 Updates to Its North American Distribution Network

Aug 14, 2025

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced key developments in its North American distribution network for the second quarter of 2025. Expansion by dealers in the U.S. and Canada will enhance farmers’ access to AGCO brands and innovative services, and an Ohio dealership received national recognition for its customer-first culture and service offerings.

Allegiance Ag & Turf and True Ag & Turf Merge
True Ag and Turf in Nebraska and Allegiance Ag and Turf in Louisiana announced their merger, in which existing locations will retain their original business names while leveraging new synergies to offer enhanced services and expanded product offerings. The merger strengthens AGCO’s dealer network and reinforces the commitment to delivering innovative solutions to growers nationwide. Go to TrueAgTurf.com and AllegianceAg.farm to learn more.

Lowe & Young Named Dealership of the Year
Lowe & Young of Wooster, Ohio, was named Farm Equipment Magazine’s 2025 Dealership of the Year in the Small Operation category. Recognized for its steady growth, customer-first culture and exceptional service, Lowe & Young exemplifies AGCO’s Farmer-First commitment. This honor highlights the impact of the dealership’s co-ownership model, which leverages cross-generational leadership to build strong relationships with farmers across all types of operations. The recognition underscores the dealership’s focus on farmers and strengthens AGCO’s presence in the region. Go to LoweAndYoung.com to learn more about Lowe & Young’s commitment to service.

Service Agricole and Equipements Guillet Merge
Canada’s Service Agricole and Equipements Guillet have merged, with the latter’s two Quebec locations in Sabrevois and Napierville continuing seamless operations under the new Service Agricole Guillet Inc. business name. The merger expands Service Agricole’s overall contiguous territory and service delivery to eight locations, as Eastern Canada’s largest AGCO dealer. The move also aligns with AGCO’s larger distribution strategy of ensuring farmers greater access to its popular brands and services, including Fendt^® and FarmerCore™ additions in Sabrevois. Go to ServiceAgricole.ca and ServiceAgricoleGuillet.com to learn more.

Ziegler Ag Equipment Expands with Seventh Location in Iowa
Ziegler Ag Equipment opened a new facility in Emmetsburg, Iowa – the dealership’s 11th office in the state. The new location enhances Ziegler’s network of full-service facilities, providing 24/7 field service, highly trained technical support and a robust parts infrastructure that features around-the-clock availability, nightly shuttle service, convenient parts drops, direct shipping and a seamless eCommerce experience. Ziegler’s expanding dealership provides farmers with access to AGCO’s popular brands, including Fendt, Massey Ferguson^®, Precision Planting^® and PTx Trimble™. Go to ZieglerAg.com to learn more about the dealership’s expanding services and locations.

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