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Discernment of a Real Expert

By Tim Brannon posted on May 14, 2026 | Posted in Niche Markets

Discernment of a real expert usually boils down to the asking of relevant questions, and being able to say I don't know but I will find out — and does.

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What March Madness and Others Might Have Been...

By Tim Brannon posted on April 2, 2026 | Posted in Niche Markets

Tennessee's Vanderbilt Univ., once known only for its academia power, is now showing success on the athletic fields and the hardwood.

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Selling Snow Removal Equipment & Improving Winter Cashflow

Being able to provide service for equipment is critical to maintaining a long-term presence in the snow removal business

By Mike Wiles posted on November 18, 2025 | Posted in Niche Markets

Snow removal equipment can offer sales and service revenue year-round based on proper stocking, early promotions and dedicated service teams.

On the Shortline Manufacturing Business: A ‘Declaration of Independents’

August 19, 2025 | Posted in Niche Markets

As its association marks 75 years, the shortline business deserves examination – and recognition for changing the course of agriculture.

Farm Facts and Figures Released by USDA ERS

By Christine Book posted on January 2, 2025 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Niche Markets, Rural Lifestyle Market

The USDA Economic Research Service recently released its 2024 edition of America’s Farms and Ranches at a Glance.

Why the Decline in the Heart of Farm Tractor Sales in 2024

By Charlie Glass posted on September 12, 2024 | Posted in Niche Markets

Glass Management Group has maintained data on U.S. tractor sales, by horsepower category, by month, since 1969 and this extensive data base has allowed the production of an annual Tractor and Combine Sales Forecast each November for the following calendar year, which has been published publicly since 1999.

Dealers Report Higher Outdoor Power Equipment Scores & Higher Satisfaction in 2024

Grasshopper & Wright Mfg. dominate NAEDA dealer-manufacturer rankings of OPE OEMs

By Mike Lessiter posted on August 5, 2024 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Niche Markets

Outdoor power equipment (OPE) manufacturers improved their year-over year dealer satisfaction scores in 2024.

CARB Announces $27 Million in Incentives to California Landscape Businesses

September 22, 2022 | Posted in Niche Markets

The California Air Resources Board today announced the opening of a new funding category offered through its Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE), which will make point-of-sale discount vouchers available for zero-emission professional landscape service equipment.

Keno Tractors Finds Success Importing, Selling & Servicing Chinese Tractors

By Ben Thorpe posted on June 24, 2022 | Posted in Niche Markets

One of only 2 Jinma dealers in the U.S., CEO and Founder of Keno Tractorss Eric Nystrom sold his first piece of farm equipment, a Jinma tractor he imported and assembled himself, back in 2004.

Annie’s Project Appoints 7 New Board Members

The new board will focus on implementing the organization’s strategic plan and expanding its reach nationwide.

January 6, 2022 | Posted in Niche Markets

Annie’s Project, a national non-profit educational program that empowers women in agriculture, announces the appointment of 7 people to its board of directors, bringing the total number of board members to 11, including Marji Alaniz, Carolyn Banks, secretary of the board, Shannon Dill, Cleophus “Cleo” Franklin, Jr., Barbara Rater, Dr. Dee Singh-Knights and Sam Schwoeppe.

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Creating a Trained, Passionate Sales Team

August 9, 2017

Bill Eddy, manager of Freedom Powersports, Fayetteville, Ark., discusses how the dealership's sales team creates excitement about purchasing. Freedom Powersports is a location of Williams Tractor. Williams Tractor is Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s END Season-to-Season profile for 2017.

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Ferris showcases products at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show including 40Hp zero-turn and Blower.

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