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Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

By RLD Staff posted on October 1, 2015 | Posted in Dealer News

The recall involves about 450 Edge, Edge XLT and Wrangler lawn mowers. No injuries have been reported.

AGCO Parts to Open New Distribution Center in Visalia, Calif.

By RLD Staff posted on September 30, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The expanded new facility will benefit AGCO's West Coast dealer network. The parts distribution center will provide improved shipping times to western regional customers and dealers, including improvements for those who will receive expedited, next day delivery.

New USDA Funding Could Mean Partnership Opportunities

By RLD Staff posted on September 28, 2015 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Check this list of recipients to see about coordinating their efforts with your community support initiatives or marketing promotions.

U.S. Propane Inventories at All-Time High

By RLD Staff posted on September 23, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

U.S. inventories of propane and propylene reached 97.7 million barrels as of September 11, the highest level in the 22 years that U.S. Energy Information Administration has collected weekly propane inventory statistics.

Consumer View: Robotic Lawn Mowers vs. Landscape Service

By RLD Staff posted on September 22, 2015 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Consumer Reports

Check out opinions on the technology and refresh on the latest rankings for lawn tractors, push mowers and self-propelled mowers.

Exmark Awarded $24.3 Million in Patent-Infringement Case

By RLD Staff posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Exmark filed its lawsuit in 2010 against Briggs & Stratton and Schiller Grounds Care. The jury award was against Briggs & Stratton, according to a story in The Lincoln Journal Star. A trial date has been not been set for the suit against Schiller Grounds Care.

Kubota Breaks Ground on New Utility Vehicle Plant in Georgia

By RLD Staff posted on September 21, 2015 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The facility will begin mass production next spring and the expansion increases the production capacity by 60% over the next 5 years.

Altoz Expands Residential ZTR Lineup with XR Series

By RLD Staff posted on September 18, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations

Dealers will receive a hands-on introduction to the XR series next month during the GIE+EXPO 2015 being held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., from October 21-23.

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