Roger Gifford, Kubota's product marketing manager for utility vehicles, outlines the features and functionality of Kubota's first entry in the multi-purpose cross-over utility vehicle market, its RTV-XG850 Sidekick. The Sidekick is intended as a work vehicle for farms, ranches, construction sites and other similar operations.
The farm business average net cash farm income is forecast to decline $16,600 (19.9%) to $66,700 in 2018. This would be the 4th consecutive decline since 2014 and the lowest average income recorded since the series began in 2010.
An attention-grabbing email subject line can mean the difference between the trash folder and a sale, so it pays to know key tactics to enhance open rates and increase engagement.
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.
This survey, completed every 2 years, collects data about staffing, salary, commission/bonus and benefits for agriculture and outdoor power equipment dealerships in North America. The survey will remain open through Sept. 28.
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
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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.