In this video, Neil Messick, marketing and Kubota product manager, compares to the two businesses and breaks down whether dealerships should view Tractor Supply as a competitor or not.  

While North American tractor dealers racked up a total of $2 billion in sales in 2021, December was the third-lowest in year-over-year tallies, according to Constellation Dealership Software. Outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers, with total sales of $8 billion in 2021, didn’t experience quite the same hit in December.

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) declined in January, though it remained above growth neutral for the 14th straight month, according to the Jan. 20, 2022, release of the monthly survey of bank CEOs in a 10-state rural area.        

Informa sold off its Asset Intelligence Business unit — comprised of Equipment Watch, Price Digests and FleetSeek to the Alabama-based Randall-Reilly. 

Snapper, a brand of Briggs & Stratton, is starting the new year with a refreshed look, a new website and the return of Sam the Snapper, the brand’s original icon.

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) announced that it has acquired privately-held Intimidator Group, based in Batesville, Ark. The Intimidator Group designs and manufactures Spartan Mowers, a professional line of zero-turn mowers known for exceptional performance, durability and distinctive styling.

Beginning January 2022, Stens will be adding All Balls Racing powersports parts to their portfolio of popular brands. The addition of ATV and UTV parts will be added to the constantly expanding Stens menu of parts.

Learning never stops for business leaders like Rachel Robison, co-owner of Robison Equipment Company Inc., who attended the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) in Cleveland, Ohio. New tools and insights enabled the business to increase revenues by 30% last year.