Articles by RLD Staff

Ariens Announces EZ-Launch EFI Engines for Sno-Thro Line

By RLD Staff posted on July 19, 2016 | Posted in Product Innovations

The company says it's the first to incorporate the technology in snow removal equipment. Two models, the Deluxe and Platinum, will be available this fall.

John Deere, Wisconsin Dealers Donate to Ag Education Center

By RLD Staff posted on July 6, 2016 | Posted in Dealer News

Source: Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

Riesterer & Schnell and Eis Implement are joining with Deere to help fund the Wisconsin Agricultural Education Center in Manitowoc County, Wis.

Sharing Storm Prep, Clean-up Tips with Customers

By RLD Staff posted on July 1, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute recently issued news about storm preparedness, safety and clean-up that you may want to share in your various communication outlets.

Thefts of Farm, Construction Equipment Plague Rural Michigan

By RLD Staff posted on June 29, 2016 | Posted in Dealer News

Source: Mlive.com

Authorities say that some dealerships are targets because of their massive lots and sometimes lax security.

Dealer View: What is Your #1 Employee Issue?

We want to hear from you: "What is your #1 employee issue?"

By RLD Staff posted on June 17, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

We want to hear from you: "What is your #1 employee issue?"

Rural Trends: Food Hubs Meet Increasing Demand for Local Food

By RLD Staff posted on June 8, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: The Pilot.com

Learn more about food hubs and see if there are ways to become an equipment partner to these operations as well as small acreage farms.

Sharing Employee, Customer Resources for June Safety Awareness Month

By RLD Staff posted on June 6, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market, Safety Resources

Here are links from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the National Farmers Union for you to download or view safety tools and videos.

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicles Due to Injury, Collision Hazards

By RLD Staff posted on May 19, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The recall includes 23,400 models of its 2013, 2014 and 2015 RTV400 and RTV500 series gas-powered utility vehicles. Kubota has received nine reports of shafts breaking.

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4 Things to Do Today to Make More Money

By RLD Staff posted on May 16, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Source: Entrepreneur.com

Sometimes, it just takes small changes to increase revenue.

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