In case you’ve missed it, here’s a roundup of our most read items on RuralLifestyleDealer.com during the past month.

Claiming the top spot this month was an article on the why of Kubota's development of the RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV. Two Big Picture items on employment best practices also landed in the top 10 this month, including an article on reasons to fire an employee and ways to attract and retain millennial employees.

Top 10 Most Viewed Online Stories in August:

1. Why Kubota Developed its RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV

2. 8 Signs You Should Fire an Employee

3. Dealers Sound Off on Survey Results

4. Attracting & Retaining Millennial Employees

5. Martin Implement Devises New Rules of Engagement

6. The UTV Buying Experience: Which Dealerships Do It Better & Why

7. Kubota Invests in Enhanced Warranty System with Tavant

8. OPE Manufacturers Continue Upward Trend in Dealer Relations

9. What’s Coming in Tractor Technology? Massey Ferguson’s Perspective

10. [Video] Mahindra Displays the New 8000 Series

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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.

Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in August 2018

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