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Farmer sentiment recovered somewhat in May following a sharp drop-off in April. The May reading of the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer came in at 108, up 9 points compared to April.

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) announced June 5 the newly elected and re-elected directors for the Great Lakes, MSEDA, North Central, and Pacific Northwest Regions.

In May, NAEDA advised members of nominations for one (1) Director position in each region. Voting took place until May 30, and announced the following directors in each region.

  • Great Lakes Region: Steve Hunt, H&R Agri-Power, Hopkinsville, KY
  • MSEDA Region: Kyle Fulcher, AgUP, Portland, AR
  • North Central Region: Mike Weisenberger, Titan Machinery, West Fargo, ND
  • Pacific Northwest Region: Chad Fossey, Campbell Tractor, Nampa, ID

Other members of the 2024-25 NAEDA Board of Directors include: Jared Nobbe, Chair (Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, Waterloo, IL); Brad Hershey, Past Chair (Hoober, Inc., Northeast Region); Kevin Clark (AKRS Equipment, Iowa Nebraska Region); Wally Butler (Mazergroup, Canada Region); Eric Mason (Mason Machinery, Far West Region); Josh Vines (Allegiant Ag & Turf, Deep Southern Region);  Ken Wagner (Heritage Tractor, Western Region); Landis Stankievech (Trochu Motors, Canada Region); and Jon Castongia (Castongia Tractor, United Region). The officer position elections took place at NAEDA’s Summer Board Meeting held in Chicago, IL.

Source : Farm Equipment

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