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.

Kubota Shows Off Electric Compact Tractor at SALTEX 2022

A tweet from UK-based creative agency Fusion Creative showed some of the agency's recent work: helping Kubota launch its new all-electric LXe-261 compact tractor at UK turf management show SALTEX 2022. Announced on Sept. 6, 2022, the LXe-261 will be made available for a long-term rental service for local municipalities in Europe starting in April 2023, comes with 26 horsepower and has an average 3-4 hours of continuous operation.

Youtuber Highlights RLD’s Coverage of Honda Exiting U.S. Mower Market

In an Oct. 29 Youtube video, small engine repair mechanic Chickanic discussed Rural Lifestyle Dealer's recent coverage of Honda's decision to cease U.S. lawnmower production. Chickanic (real name Bre) gives her thoughts on why Honda made the decision and her thoughts on Honda's most recent lawnmower models.

West Virginia Dealer Auctions Off 70th Anniversary Lawnmower for Halloween

Four-store West Virginia John Deere dealer Middletown Tractor Sales celebrated Halloween in a special way: auctioning off their custom 70th anniversary lawnmower! The dealership received over 1,000 entries over the course of the year, and during a livestream event, Owner Adam Boyers announced the winner.

Valley Ag Today Breaks Down the Kubota L3302 Tractor with Bane-Welker

In an Oct. 23 broadcast from Valley Ag Today, Nick Griffith, sales rep at 15-store Indiana and Ohio Case IH dealer Bane-Welker, gives an overview of the new Kubota L3302 tractor. An update to L3301 tractor, the L3302 features new brake pedal placement, a 33 horsepower engine and 1,200 pounds in lift capacity on the front bucket.

First Choice Farm and Lawn Balance Business with Diversified Product Segments

First Choice Farm and Lawn owners Don and Ron Parks discuss how having a diversified customer base — ag, construction and rural lifestyle — has helped the dealership balance the business. When the ag business is down, for instance, often the construction or rural lifestyle side is doing well.

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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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