Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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TYM celebrates is 75th anniversary in 2026. We create tractors that bring together alluring form, advanced function and accessible value. Through our expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing, the company helps owners overcome every obstacle as they shape the world around them. TYM North America is headquartered in Georgia and we assemble our tractors in four facilities in GA, PA, TX and OR for our U.S. and Canadian dealers.

New Dealer Spotlight: How Topsham Tractor Found Fast Success with LS Tractor

Check out this feature story on Topsham Tractor in Topsham, Maine, which opened its doors in 2021, expanding from its parent location in Manchester, Maine. Despite being a relatively young dealership, their philosophy is rooted in something timeless: treating customers like family.

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How Bobcat Created its Own Rival

Check out this video from Duane Scholten, owner of Scholtens Equipment on how Kubota got into the skid-steer business and how Bobcat made its own rival by abandoning the Kubota engine.

When Stress Levels Are High, How Do Your Customers Respond?

Check out this Facebook post from Tim Goff, president of Goff’s Equipment Service. The dealership has 2 stores in Litchfield, Conn., and Hillsdale, N.Y., and was battling record snowfall last week. After too many reports of customers abusing staff, he issued this announcement to customers. How does your dealership handle customers who treat staff poorly?

Top Small Tractors Unveiled at National Farm Show 2026

The National Farm Machinery Show 2026 in Louisville, KY, is officially in the books! While the "big iron" and massive row-crop machines usually steal the headlines, this year brought some significant—and much-needed—updates to the world of compact tractors and utility tractors.

Ferris Introduces 10-Year Suspension Warranty

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

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TYM celebrates is 75th anniversary in 2026. We create tractors that bring together alluring form, advanced function and accessible value. Through our expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing, the company helps owners overcome every obstacle as they shape the world around them. TYM North America is headquartered in Georgia and we assemble our tractors in four facilities in GA, PA, TX and OR for our U.S. and Canadian dealers.

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