Valmont said the acquisition strengthens its value proposition to customers in the Australian ag market.

Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Norfolk, Neb., FieldWise specializes in providing agricultural producers and their service providers with innovative solutions. 

It is an opportunity for Birkey's to expand its dealership operations into more western parts of its existing footprint, says Birkey's Chief Executive Officer. "We look forward to developing relationships and serving the needs of customers in the Selby Implement territory with the same high level of service that our customers have come to expect from us over the last 69 years."

Agri-Service, an AGCO dealer serving Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Wyoming, has acquired Deer Park Farm Center, Diesel & Machine and Walla Walla Farm Center.

The transaction will be funded with cash on hand and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, with Year 1 revenue of approximately U.S. $45 million.