Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry. To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

Electricity Is On The Way at John Deere 

Last week, John Deere shared a glimpse into its electric turf equipment that will be pushing the limits for residential and commercial mowers, utility vehicles and compact utility tractors.

More on the Late Loretta Lynn, Equipment Connection

Tim Brannon, owner of B&G Equipment in Paris, Tenn., wrote a blog last month about favorite customer and country music legend Loretta Lynn (a.k.a. the Coal Miner’s Daughter). Her recent passing prompted us to go back into podcast archives to hear Tim explain some Loretta Lynn stories to Machinery Pete starting at 1:11:22 in this podcast.

Man Cuts His Lawn with Laser-Wielding Lawnmower

Youtube creator Daniel Riley decided he was tired of cutting his own grass — so he built a lawnmower armed with a high-powered laser to do it for him. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem the technology will be putting dealers out of business any time soon.

University of California Purchases Electric Tractors

As part of its pledge to become carbon neutral by 2025, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources recently replaced several of its diesel-powered tractors with the Solectrac e25 electric tractor at 7 of its 9 research and extension centers.

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Irish Dealer Gets Exclusive Look at Bobcat’s New Electric Skid Steer

Single-store Irish Bobcat dealer Adare Machinery gets up close and personal with the all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader, which was unveiled at CES 2022 in January.

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Ritchie.

Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry.

From a single horse StallFount to large fountains that accommodate 500 cattle, Ritchie automatic waterers continue to set the standard in quality. So, when you buy a Ritchie waterer, you know you’re getting the most dependable product on the market… not to mention the best value, service and warranty in the business.

To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

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