Agri-Service, a nine location AGCO dealer servicing Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, is pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent to acquire Rathbone Sales, Inc., an AGCO dealer located in Moses Lake, Washington, to be effective April 1, 2021. The new dealership is located at 3860 E Broadway Avenue.

“Agri-Service has been serving the Columbia Basin from the Pasco/Eltopia area for 22 years and we are excited about the opportunity to expand further into the area, bringing exceptional equipment brands like Fendt and Ag-Chem to the local market. With the acquisition of Rathbone Sales, Inc. we will continue to deliver the outstanding customer service that their customers have come to expect,”

said Kevin Vivian, President of Agri-Service.

“The agreed acquisition is a win-win for both Rathbone Sales, Agri-Service, and the customer base in the surrounding geography of Moses Lake. It provides additional scale around two critical large ag products with regards to our world-class Fendt tractors and our commercial-grade Application equipment. More importantly, the increased presence delivers another choice for farmers in Grant County. Everyone knows farming is risky, and having choices reduces risk, and now there is another option to consider – and this is a darn good one.”

said Greg Milstead – Sales Director for AGCO Corporation.

Agri-Service has been in business for over thirty years and is honored to be one of the largest AGCO dealerships in North America showcasing Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Hesston, Gleaner, RoGator, and TerraGator. Agri-Service and its employees are dedicated to the success of agriculture in our territory by striving to be a trusted partner on every farm.

Source: Agri-Service

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AGCO Corporation announced Caldwell Night Rodeo Committee of Caldwell, Idaho as the 2020 Sowing Good Deeds award winner. The winner was announced at the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Arlington, Texas. Caldwell Night Rodeo will be presented with a new MF 2606 H Series tractor with loader in December by their local Massey Ferguson dealer, Agri-Service.

AGCO’s Sowing Good Deeds program highlights the positive impact that rodeo committees provide communities throughout the U.S. that promote the sport and support their local areas through charitable services, civic involvement, and educational activities. Participants are evaluated on their commitment to community involvement, their entrepreneurial spirit, and — especially critical in 2020 — their ability to adapt to challenges and overcome adversity.

said Darren Parker, director, Marketing Communications and Massey Ferguson at AGCO:

“A new tractor — especially a bright red Massey Ferguson — always attracts attention. But Sowing Good Deeds directs the spotlight on the generosity and services provided by rodeo committees across the U.S. They are unsung heroes who selflessly give their time and talents to their communities and make them better places to live. AGCO’s Hesston and Massey Ferguson are proud to support the PRCA and all of these very hard working and deserving committees.”

For Caldwell Night Rodeo (CNR), winning this year’s contest provided a challenging 2020 with a much-needed bright spot. Like many of their counterparts across the country, the pandemic required the CNR team to cancel their namesake event out of concern for the greater community’s health. But, even in the face of such disappointment, CNR continued serving their neighbors with innovative and safe efforts that promoted empathy and understanding, supported struggling families, and facilitated acts of kindness with their Be A Light Campaign.

Caldwell Night Rodeo has been a fixture in Idaho’s Treasure Valley for 96 years, becoming one of the United States’ largest outdoor rodeos and receiving recognition from the PRCA and many of the sport’s top publications. The rodeo’s civic involvement includes decades-long support of the local YMCA and fire and police departments, which have helped parents of school-age children and built healthy relations with public service members. Along with its sister non-profit, Caldwell Western Heritage Foundation, the group supports local 4-H and FFA chapters and provides six college scholarships to students with agricultural interests. CNR’s annual rodeo raises funds for area veterans, breast cancer screenings, domestic violence crisis centers, and area shelters. And the group makes professional rodeo more available to the community by providing discounted and free attendance to first responders and children during its rodeo week activities.

George Taylor, CEO of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, said:

“Congratulations to the Caldwell Night Rodeo for this most deserving award. Caldwell goes above and beyond not just to put on a rodeo that makes it one of the most esteemed in the PRCA but also in the community to do what it can, where it can. The Caldwell Night Rodeo committee should take pride in this recognition. It truly represents the spirit of the West and the PRCA.”

Nicole Cassity of Caldwell Night Rodeo expressed excitement and gratitude for winning the Sowing Goods Deeds contest.

“This honor validates the dedication of our Board of Directors and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to support the rodeo and the Caldwell area for so many years. 2020 required us to improvise and find new ways to engage the community, assist our neighbors, and make ends meet. We’re very excited about the many ways the new tractor will make the coming years so much easier, and we’re also touched and grateful for the recognition it represents of the people who make Caldwell Night Rodeo possible.”

AGCO brands Hesston and Massey Ferguson are longtime sponsors of the PRCA, and 2020 is Sowing Good Deeds’ fourth year of recognizing the service achievements of rodeo committees across the United States.

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Marc has been around equipment for most of his life. He grew up operating equipment to help pay for his education and then moved onto equipment sales and then management. When asked what Marc likes most about Agri-Service so far, his answer was the people.

The employees of Agri-Service all seem to enjoy whatever they do and his teammates in Marsing are great! He has been made to feel very welcome and is proud to be part of the Marsing team. Marc grew up in a small town in Central California where he learned to work hard but also to enjoy the outdoors backpacking, water skiing, bird hunting, and playing football.

When Marc isn’t at work he enjoys being outdoors, building things in his shop, and traveling with his wife and best friend, Claire.

Source: Agri-Service

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“We are excited to have Kody Dee on our team” says Jon Becerril, National Sales Manager. “Our customers will benefit from her production agriculture background and commitment to agriculture at all levels.”

A native of eastern Washington. Kody Dee grew up showing steers and pigs in 4H and FFA. She spent her summers working the family’s feedlot and found a love for the industry. “I’ve worked in many different aspects of the farm and feedlot. I decided that I would like to stick to the cattle industry”, says Kody. She graduated from Washington State University with a major in Agriculture Technology and Production Management.

“I look forward to advancing my career in agriculture with Allflex. Being able to apply my production knowledge and passion for livestock, to work in the animal identification segment of the industry is exciting” says Kody.

Source: Allflex

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