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With decades of experience serving manufacturers and distributors, including organizations across the agribusiness sector, professionals at Forvis Mazars bring industry-relevant insight to companies navigating evolving market conditions. Our teams collaborate with clients to support financial strategies designed to address risk considerations, strengthen cash flow, and align with long-term growth objectives.

Forvis Mazars supports manufacturers and distributors with a range of services aligned to sector-specific needs, including:

• Audit and assurance services
• Domestic and international tax planning and compliance
• Transaction and corporate finance advisory
• Business transition and succession planning
• Commodity hedging analysis and financial strategy support
• ESG strategy and climate risk advisory
• Internal controls, cybersecurity, and risk management services
• AI and Automation

By combining technical knowledge with practical, industry-focused experience, Forvis Mazars assists manufacturers and distributors in improving operational insight, managing costs, and identifying opportunities aligned with strategic priorities. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness, and tailored support intended to help organizations move forward with clarity and confidence. 

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Mike was born on August 24, 1948, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Donald and Deloris (Kasten) Irish. A 1966 graduate of West De Pere High School, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Soil Science with a minor in Agronomy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A lifelong learner, Mike often said, “I have never learned enough. I am always being educated.”

Mike proudly served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1977. In June 1976, he married Dana Haney at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ashwaubenon. Together they built a family and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.

Throughout his career, Mike held leadership positions across the agricultural equipment industry, most notably at Landoll, where he retired as Senior Vice President of the Farm Equipment Division. He also served in key roles with Brillion Iron Works Farm Equipment, Lindsay Brothers Farm Equipment, and Power Lawn Equipment.

Mike was a dedicated member of the ąű¶ł´«Ă˝, serving on the FEMA Board of Directors and contributing his expertise and leadership to the industry he loved.

Outside of his professional life, Mike was active in his community through the Brillion Lions Club and American Legion Post 126 of Brillion. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking, golfing, and fishing, creating countless memories with family and friends. Above all, Mike treasured time spent with his family.

Mike is survived by his wife, Dana; sons Jeffrey (Julie), Sean (Becky), Nathan (Barbara), Matthew (Leah), and Thomas (Sarah); 12 grandchildren; and brothers David (Mary) and Mark (Joanne).

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Donna VanRossum.

Please join the ąű¶ł´«Ă˝ in offering condolences to the Irish family during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brillion Lions Club, Green Gives Back, the Gary Sinise Foundation, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or H.O.O.A.H. Wisconsin (Helping Out Our American Heroes).

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For more than 90 years, Pinion has worked alongside agricultural and manufacturing businesses, providing practical, industry-specific insight to support complex financial and operational decisions. With deep roots in food and agriculture and specialized experience in manufacturing, Pinion understands the realities of operating within the agricultural supply chain.

FEMA Member Exclusive: Free Business Consultation

Through this partnership, FEMA members now have access to a complimentary 60-minute consultation. This high‑level, exploratory conversation is designed to help members assess where their business stands today, identify potential gaps, and uncover opportunities ahead.

As a FEMA member, you can use this consultation to discuss topics such as:

• Tax strategy and planning
• Back‑office efficiency and operational challenges
• Strategic and financial planning
• Benchmarking and peer insights
• Other emerging priorities specific to your business

Learn more or schedule your consultation with Pinion:

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Explore how Pinion supports Ag manufacturers at | Proud FEMA Member since 2014

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From our four locations in Lakeville, MN; Fargo, ND; Portage, WI; and Huron, SD, we serve a network of more than 1,000 independent retail dealers across eight states: South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Iowa, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Illinois, and eastern Montana. Our lines span Hay and Forage, Food Plot, Forestry, Light Construction, Snow Removal, and more, sourced from trusted manufacturers around the world.

What sets Edney Distributing apart is the strength of our dealer relationships. Many have partnered with us for decades and count on our team to know their market, stock the right products, and stand behind every order. For the manufacturers we represent, that means a distribution partner with deep regional reach, a reputation built over three-quarters of a century, and people who stay engaged from first conversation to final delivery.

We’re proud to be back as a member of the ąű¶ł´«Ă˝, and we look forward to deepening our connections across the industry– and to meeting fellow members at this fall’s convention in New Orleans.

Family owned. Dealer driven. Four generations strong.

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The annual awards program celebrates excellence in Manitoba’s manufacturing and exporting sectors, recognizing achievements in leadership, innovation, safety, sustainability, and business growth. More than 400 industry professionals attended this year’s event.

Lodder accepted the Hall of Fame Award on behalf of Walinga, a longtime FEMA member known for its contributions to agricultural and industrial equipment manufacturing. The award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on Manitoba’s manufacturing industry through leadership, innovation, and business growth.

Reflecting on the recognition, Lodder said, “We were humbled and honoured to receive the Hall of Fame Award. It was a beautiful cap to a more than 48-year journey for me and Walinga.”

Congratulations to Cor and the entire Walinga team on this well-deserved recognition.

Share Your Story! As a close-knit Association, we love celebrating the personal and professional milestones of our members. If you have exciting news to share, send it to Gina@FarmEquip.org for possible inclusion in the Shortliner newsletter.

Founded in 1976 as Mud Hog® in Brookston, Indiana, the company has evolved from its roots in axle systems to become a leader in advanced traction and mobility solutions. Over the past 50 years, Terra Drive Systems has built its reputation on engineering excellence, practical field-tested solutions, and a commitment to helping customers improve machine performance and productivity.

As Terra Drive Systems marks this significant anniversary, the company reflects on a legacy built through innovation, customer partnerships, and a continued focus on developing solutions that meet the evolving needs of agriculture and off-road equipment markets.

|Member since 2010

Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

The family-owned company, manufacturer and marketer of the Roto Grind Tub Grinder and Grain Grinder product lines, is celebrating nearly five decades of innovation and growth in the agricultural equipment industry.

Founded in 1977 by Harvey Burrows, Burrows Enterprises began as a small family operation focused on designing and manufacturing agricultural equipment. Harvey Burrows developed and patented the unique Roto Grind Tub Grinder design that helped establish the company’s reputation throughout the industry.

Royal Burrows began working alongside his father when the company was founded. In the early years, Royal and his brother handled much of the welding, assembly, and painting themselves as the business worked to establish its footing in the market. Royal also traveled extensively across North America conducting demonstrations, developing dealer relationships, and growing sales for the company’s equipment.

As demand increased, Burrows Enterprises expanded its manufacturing capabilities and continued refining and improving the Roto Grind design over the years. Beginning in the 1990s, the company expanded internationally, establishing dealers across numerous countries and building a strong global customer base that continues to grow today.

Now in its third generation of family leadership, Burrows Enterprises remains committed to innovation, quality manufacturing, and serving agricultural producers around the world.

The company’s leadership and employees expressed pride in reaching the 5,000-unit milestone and were excited to share the accomplishment with fellow members of the ąű¶ł´«Ă˝.

| Member since 1992

Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (Nasdaq:ARTW) (the “Company”), a diversified manufacturer and distributor of equipment serving agricultural and research needs announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Art’s Way Scientific, was recognized at the 2026 World of Modular Awards of Distinction. The awards were hosted by the Modular Building Institute, highlighting excellence and innovation in modular construction projects around the world.

Art’s Way Scientific’s longtime President and Director of Sales, Dan Palmer, was honored with a Career Services Award during the World of Modular conference.

Palmer has been with Art’s Way Scientific for 20 years and has played an instrumental role in the company’s most notable modular research building projects throughout his career. His leadership, customer relationships, and commitment to advancing modular research facilities have helped establish Art’s Way Scientific as a recognized leader in modular research environments.

Art’s Way Scientific submitted two projects for consideration in this year’s awards program.

The company earned Alternate (Second Place) honors in the Healthcare – Permanent category for its MD Anderson Cancer Research Center modular vivarium project in Houston, Texas. First place in the category was awarded to Lakeshore General Hospital in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada.

The MD Anderson project is a custom-designed, two-story modular rodent complex supporting critical cancer research initiatives. The 8,855-square-foot facility was engineered with sophisticated environmental controls, HEPA-filtered air handling systems, and specialized research environments to support animal welfare and long-term research operations.

Art’s Way Scientific also submitted its UT Christiansburg project for consideration in this year’s competition.

“Our innovative facilities are built on function and performance and often times lack the architectural beauty present in other submissions in this category, so we are very pleased to be in the running,” said Mark Tschirgi, General Manager of Art’s Way Scientific.

As Art’s Way Scientific continues to grow, the company remains focused on expanding its portfolio of advanced modular laboratories, vivaria, research facilities, and more. With several new projects and opportunities on the horizon, Art’s Way Scientific is committed to delivering innovative modular solutions that support the evolving needs of scientific research, healthcare, and higher education institutions.

Art’s Way Scientific, Inc.

Art’s Way Scientific, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Art’s Way Manufacturing, Inc. It is the recognized leading supplier of modular laboratories for biocontainment, animal husbandry science, public health, and agricultural animal housing. Art’s Way Scientific custom designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs modular laboratories and research facilities to meet customers’ specific research requirements. For more information, visit our website at .

Art’s Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.

Art’s Way Manufacturing is a small, publicly traded company that specializes in equipment manufacturing. For over 70 years, it has been committed to designing and building high-quality machinery for all operations. It has approximately 100 employees across two branch locations: Art’s Way Manufacturing in Armstrong, Iowa and Art’s Way Scientific in Monona, Iowa.

For more information, contact:

Marc McConnell, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
712-208-8467
marc.mcconnell@artsway.com

Or visit the Company’s website at | Member since 1961

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal securities laws. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “future,” “intend,” “could,” “estimate,” “predict,” “hope,” “potential,” “continue,” “foresee,” “optimistic,” “opportunity,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Statements made in this release that are not strictly statements of historical facts, including the Company’s expectations regarding: (i) the Company’s business position; (ii) demand and potential growth within the Company’s business segments; (iii) future results, including, but not limited to, revenue and margin expectations, expectations with respect to the impact of price increases and tariffs, and expectations with respect to backlog and product mix; (iv) the Company’s ability to increase production with capital investments and other activities, (v) future agricultural sales and plans to enter into building contracts; (vi) cash flows and plans to fund strategic initiatives and pay down debt; and (vii) the benefits of the Company’s business model and strategy, are forward-looking statements. Statements of anticipated future results are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: customer demand for the Company’s products; credit-worthiness of the Company’s customers; the Company’s ability to operate at lower expense levels; the Company’s ability to complete projects in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with customer specifications; the Company’s ability to renew or obtain financing on reasonable terms; the Company’s ability to repay current debt, continue to meet debt obligations and comply with financial covenants; inflation and tariffs and their effect on the Company’s supply chain and demand for its products; domestic and international economic conditions; the Company’s ability to attract and maintain an adequate workforce in a competitive labor market; factors affecting the strength of the agricultural sector; the cost of raw materials; unexpected changes to performance by any of the Company’s operating segments; and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from management’s expectations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to update forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

SOURCE: Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co.

John Blue Company is proud to celebrate 140 years in business in 2026, marking a legacy built on quality craftsmanship, trusted performance, and a commitment to serving customers across agriculture and industry since 1886.

Founded in Laurinburg, North Carolina, John Blue Company has grown from its early roots into a trusted name in pumping solutions, offering a wide range of piston, centrifugal, diaphragm, spray, and injection pumps. In 1945, following a fire that destroyed its North Carolina foundry, the company relocated to Huntsville, Alabama. For more than a century, the company has remained focused on building dependable products designed to meet the evolving needs of farmers, applicators, and industrial users.

“Our story is built on the trust of our customers and the dedication of our employees,” said Marty Gray, CEO of John Blue Company. “Reaching 140 years is an incredible milestone, and it’s a testament to the people, past and present, who believed in doing the job right and standing behind what we build.”

Throughout 2026, John Blue Company will recognize this milestone with special marketing initiatives, historical highlights, and continued investment in innovative product solutions. While much has changed since its founding, the company’s core values – quality, reliability, and integrity – remain unchanged.

As John Blue Company looks to the future, it remains committed to delivering pumping solutions that customers can count on, proudly carrying forward a legacy that has stood the test of time for 140 years.

| Member since 2000