Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: March 12, 2024

March 12, 2024

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:

U.S. Army Corps Gets First Electric UTV
49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Spotted Filming John Deere Ad
Dealership Foundation Pouring Complete
B&G’s Rise From the Ashes: 1 Year Later
Fixer Upper Host Announced as New Bobcat Brand Ambassador

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U.S. Army Corps Gets First Electric UTV

Volcon Inc., an all-electric power sports company, has announced the delivery of its first electric utility terrain vehicle, the Volcon Stag, to the US Army Corps of Engineers. The company, which recently launched production of the Stag, touts it as the fastest-production electric UTV on the market. This delivery marks the initiation of a series of deliveries to the US Army Corps for evaluation in military and humanitarian aid operations.

Photo by: Reuters

49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Spotted Filming John Deere Ad

With the NFL season over, Brock Purdy has turned his attention to a partnership with John Deere and was spotted filming an ad in San Francisco recently.

Photo by: CBS News

Dealership Foundation Pouring Complete

Check out this short video of the recently completed foundation for Deere dealer King Ranch Ag & Turf’s new facility in Huntsville, Texas.

B&G’s Rise From the Ashes: 1 Year Later

Rural Lifestyle Dealer columnist Tim Brannon's dealership B&G Equipment suffered a tragic fire last year. Now, restoration of the old building is nearly complete! You'll hear more dealer modernization stories in the upcoming April/May issue of Farm Equipment.

Fixer Upper Host Announced as New Bobcat Brand Ambassador

Bobcat announced March 6 it will be teaming up with Chip Gaines – Magnolia co-founder, home renovation expert and host of the hit TV show Fixer Upper. Gaines is a long-time Bobcat customer.

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AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

For its part, the editorial team at Lessiter Media, reporting on behalf of Farm Equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Ag Equipment Intelligence and Precision Lifestyle Dealer, joined the AEM Manufacturing Express at two of its stops, including Woods Equipment in Oregon, IL and Kuhn in Brodhead, Wisc.

Top Directory Listings

Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.