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Kubota to Build First European Tractor Factory

December 5, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Japanese farm machinery maker Kubota has announced it will be building its first European tractor factory in northern France, according to a report in the British publication Farmers Weekly.

Winner Announced for Rural Lifestyle Dealer Survey Incentive

November 18, 2013 | Posted in Event Coverage

Rural Lifestyle Dealer thanks all the dealers who completed our 2014 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Survey. The rate of response was excellent and well share all the trends and statistics in our upcoming winter 2014 issue.

Kioti Introduces Tier 4 Engines, New Tractor Series at Dealer Event

October 31, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations

Kioti Tractor's 2014 line up will include a new tractor series, expansions to two current series and Tier 4 compliant engines on several models. The new products along with a restructured parts operation were introduced to dealers at a recent dealer event.

Notable and Quotable: Inventory Management

October 31, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

"Could I get by with a lot less? Sure, but it doesn't hurt to have a spare unit." A.J. Swanson

What Rural Lifestylers Want From You: Preserving the Prairie

A.J. Swanson invests in the equipment he needs to restore the land his family homesteaded in 1870.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 21, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

A.J. Swanson says he's a lawyer, farmer and "someone who can spot a Canada thistle from a mile away.

Safety: Safe Operation of Loaders & Attachments

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 7, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market, Safety Resources

Educating customers about safe operation are critical dealer responsibilities, and failing to heed those responsibilities could put dealers in jeopardy, as well as their customers.

Green Farm Parts Introduces New Online Store for John Deere Parts and Accessories

September 18, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations

Green Farm Parts, the online leader in genuine John Deere parts, has just published their new and improved online store. The online store still bears the same name, but the customer experience is completely different than before and different than any other competitor's web site.

Dealers Say Lawn & Garden Segment Shows Strong Potential for 2014

September 17, 2013 | Posted in Event Coverage

More than 48% of dealers say lawn and garden products are among the best prospects for increasing sales in 2014, second only to GPS/precision farming equipment, according to the September issue of Ag Equipment Intelligence. Dealers expect growth of 2-8% or more for the segment.

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Cabela's Selling Tractors in Test Markets

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 9, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Last issue, we shared news about Woods Equipment's partnership with Cabela's to sell the company's tractor attachments through test markets. Cabela's is also just now introducing its own brand of tractors through similar tests. We followed up with Cabela's to learn more about their tractors.

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Rodgers and Sons: Changing with the Times

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 9, 2013 | Posted in Event Coverage

Clyde Rodgers, founder and co-owner of Rodgers and Sons, says his Cherry Creek, N.Y., dealership had to adapt to survive during its 25-year history. Some adaptations were by choice; some not. However, they've always worked to stay true to who they are: a small, family dealership that is committed to service.

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