NAEDA and AED Announce Merger to Create a Strong Voice for Equipment Dealers

The North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) today announced plans to merge, effective January 2027, creating a stronger, unified organization that will operate as Associated Equipment Dealers (AED) and serve equipment dealers and distributors across the United States and Canada. The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of...…

U.S. House Passes Farm Bill, Punts on Year-Round E15

On April 30, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill, H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, a top priority for AED. “The farm economy is the backbone of our nation and equipment dealers are essential partners in ensuring America’s agriculture sector thrives,” said AED’s President & CEO Brian P. McGuire....…