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[Video] Merging an AGCO & a Shortline Dealer into a New Company

In this episode of Farm Equipment's Thought Leader Series, Associate Editor Ben Thorpe sits down with Parallel Ag President and CEO Shawn Skaggs.

Parallel Ag was formed in December 2022 through the merging of shortline Midwest applicator dealer Ag Solutions Group and AGCO Southern Plains dealer Livingston Machinery. President and CEO of the 12-store dealer Shawn Skaggs discusses how the merger came to be, what benefits it brings and how they will handle the 2 former dealerships’ product offerings and markets.

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