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John Deere Plans Temporary Shut Down at Ottumwa Works in Iowa

By Christine Book posted on November 18, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News

John Deere has announced it will suspend production at its plant in Ottumwa, Ia. for a month in the wake of reduced customer demand for its products.

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Sound Off: Dealers' Top Concerns for 2020

January 21, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s Dealer Business Trends & Outlook survey asked dealers to share their top concerns for 2020. The main causes of concern include finding employees, the economy, margins, healthcare costs and marketing as well as box store and in-line competition.

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Watch These Year-End Economic Trends

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on December 19, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

"The negatives are getting less negative," in terms of the rural economy in Mid-America, according to Creighton University's latest economic report.

2017 Business Trends & Outlook Report: Watching Changing Policies

By RLD Staff posted on February 7, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

A new presidential administration means changing policies. Ernie Goss of Creighton University shares his thoughts on what they might mean for your dealership.

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Economic Indicators Can Help Dealers Get a Better Handle on Sales Forecasts

By Dave Kanicki posted on January 28, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

From cashflow to ordering and managing inventory, intelligently forecasting equipment sales are critical for dealers’ financial planning. Unlike dealerships catering to production farming that can use commodity pricing as a signpost for industry trends, for those specializing in rural lifestyle markets economic indicators are not so clear cut.

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Best Practices of Elite Dealerships: Volume 2

| Posted in Best Practices

This “Best Practices of Elite Dealerships: Volume 2” eGuide shares how award-winning dealerships are beating the competition — and how you can, too — and it’s FREE!

Notable and Quotable: Rising Rural Mainstreet Index

May 5, 2014 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The Rural Mainstreet Index, which ranges between 0 and 100, with 50.0 representing growth neutral, increased to 53.2 in April from 50.1 in March and 48.4 in February.

Kubota Adds Two New Models to its M-Series Utility Ag Tractor Line

July 25, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces two new models to its premium M-60 utility ag tractor line: the M6060 and M7060.

Early Spring Boosts Equipment Sales Across US

March 23, 2012 | Posted in Product Innovations

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

An early spring across much of the U.S. has boosted outdoor power equipment sales, in some cases leaving dealerships and manufacturers such as Ariens Co. scrambling to keep up.

Toro Announces Ready. Set. GROW. Grant Program

September 13, 2011 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Agricultural communities play a vital role in feeding the global population. For Toro, we are committed to supporting growers and organizations in their effort to apply more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.

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Mowhawk Mowers Enters the Zero-Turn Space

Mowhawk mowers using decades of manufacturing experience to enter the zero-turn space and grow its dealer network.

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Yanmar

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 look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

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.