AGCO Corporation, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology provided updates regarding the growth plan for its North American distribution network today. AGCO embarked on an ambitious plan in North America in 2022 to transform and expand its North American dealership network to meet growing farmer demand and ensure comprehensive access and superior customer experiences of its popular brands and services. Recent updates in its North American network include expansions in Missouri and Wisconsin by experienced AGCO dealers Brookfield Tractor, Parallel Ag, McFarlane Manufacturing Company and Vanderloop Equipment.

Dealer territory updates in Missouri and Wisconsin will help provide full access throughout both states to AGCO’s popular brands and services, including those from Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and PTx®. This expansion is the result of an agreed-upon transition with Ziegler Ag Equipment, which has made the decision to strategically consolidate and remain focused on its services in the Minnesota, Iowa and northwest Missouri markets.

“We’re grateful for the opportunity to have served the Wisconsin and central Missouri AGCO customers and know they will be in good hands with these experienced dealers,” said Matt Solem, Ziegler Ag Equipment’s Vice President, “We’re excited about the growth opportunities we have in Iowa, Minnesota and northwest Missouri, and we remain committed to delivering the high level of service and support our customers have come to expect from us.”

Existing AGCO dealerships will expand their services to support previous Ziegler Ag Equipment customers in central Missouri and southern Wisconsin. Specifically:

• Brookfield Tractor and Parallel Ag will expand their services in Missouri from locations in Brookfield, Marshall and Montgomery City; and
• McFarlane Manufacturing, Parallel Ag and Vanderloop Equipment will similarly expand services in Wisconsin.

In coordination with Ziegler Ag, AGCO and its dealerships are implementing a full customer care plan and communications to farmers to ensure a smooth transition and will soon introduce their new product teams and service capabilities.

“AGCO’s dealership strategy in North America ensures that farmers can leverage the industry’s leading equipment and precision ag technologies,” said Ruchir Patel, AGCO Vice President, Global Distribution Management. “We’re excited by the expansion and growth we’re seeing across our dealership network, and we’re sure Missouri and Wisconsin farmers will be pleased with their new teams.”

Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Maema Njongmeta had a breakout game in his NFL debut on Saturday.

That debut came in the Bengals 17-14 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first week of the 2024 NFL preseason. He finished the contest with a team-high 10 tackles (seven solo) and two pass deflections.

 Every former Wisconsin Badger currently on an NFL roster entering 2024 training camp

The former Badger signed with the Bengals in April after going unselected during the 2024 NFL draft. He is currently listed as a fourth-team inside linebacker on the Bengals’ roster, along with several other post-draft signees.

A debut performance like this one has Njongmeta’s stock soaring as the preseason schedule continues. Bengals writers and fans alike were all surprised by his strong debut showing:

The multi-year starter at Wisconsin will get two more preseason opportunities before the Bengals must decide on their 53-man roster. The next chance comes on Saturday, Aug. 17 against the Chicago Bears.

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Wisconsin Sports Weekend returned this weekend live at the Wisconsin State Fair with Greg Matzek and Alex Strouf.

During the first hour, Greg was joined by Jason Wilde of ESPN Wisconsin to talk about the Green Bay Packers first preseason game and Jeff Levering of the Brewers Radio Network to talk about the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Second hour of the show was focused on the State of the State Teams as Greg and Alex talked more Packers, Brewers, Bucks, and Badgers football. Alex and Greg talked where the Packers may finish in the NFC North, how far the Milwaukee Brewers may go, the Bucks off season moves, and what to expect from the Badgers football team this fall.