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Homebuilder Confidence Hits 20-Year High

December 16, 2019 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The National Assn. of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index soared 5 points to hit 76 in December, according to data released Monday. The reading is the highest since June 1999.

Challenges Still Ahead for Global Tractor Sales

The number of new tractor sales is estimated to be 2.1 million units for the year 2014. The world market trend was a slight decline, but with high regional variation.

February 16, 2015 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

The number of new tractor sales is estimated to be 2.1 million units for the year 2014. The world market trend was a slight decline, but with high regional variation.

Season To Season: Zimmerer Kubota

By John Dobberstein posted on February 13, 2015 | Posted in Best Practices

With 5 locations in and around Fort Worth, Texas, Zimmerer Kubota serves a diverse array of customer segments, including small farmers, construction, municipalities and commercial lawn and turf customers. Having the look of a multi-store, full-service dealer network from the various departments, to the inventory and delivery trucks, to the computer and phone system is important to principal Sam Zimmerer.

Are Farmers Market Sales Peaking?

February 9, 2015 | Posted in Niche Markets

Source: NPR

After more than a decade of explosive growth, sales of local food at U.S. farmers' markets are slowing.

Snowplow Maker Douglas Dynamics Reports Strong Preseason Orders

August 5, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

With strong preseason orders for snow removal equipment, Douglas Dynamics Inc. on Monday reported a 60% increase in second quarter sales.

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Create a Plan for Your Business That Isn't a "Business Plan"

June 2, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Becky McCray

You need a plan for your business. So you think about writing a business plan. But the very thought makes you shudder. The problem is that huge, complex business plans created to satisfy banks and loan officers got equated to all business plans.

Mahindra Sees 3Q Tractor Sales Rise 22%

February 17, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News

The Hindu Business Line reported on February 14 that Mumbai, India-based Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 9.3% increase in net profit for the third quarter ended December 31. Overall, the company sold 76,362 tractors during the period, an increase of 22.1% vs. the same period one year ago.

ARI Announces Acquisition of Duo Web Solutions

November 6, 2013 | Posted in Niche Markets

RI Network Services (OTCBB: ARIS), a leading provider of website, software and data solutions that help dealers, distributors, and manufacturers Sell More Stuff!, announced today that it acquired Duo Web Solutions, the leading provider of social media and online marketing services for the powersports industry.

Favorable Conditions for Supplies of Halloween Pumpkins

October 31, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: USDA - ERS

In 2012, the top 6 U.S. pumpkin-producing states (California, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) supplied over 1.2 billion pounds of pumpkins. In 2013, pumpkin crop conditions varied greatly by region. Wet spring weather, followed by a hot dry summer decreased pumpkin volume in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Growing conditions in the Midwest and Western U.S. were more favorable, and growers are reporting good quality and size for their pumpkins.

New Element V Agility Pro WBH Transmission Introduced by General Transmissions Inc.

October 25, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Highly efficient and extraordinarily dependable: these are but two of the reasons to get excited about the new line of Element V Agility Pro line of drive systems that General Transmissions Inc. is introducing for the professional walk-behind lawn mower market. Built by General Transmissions, the global leader in drive solutions for outdoor power equipment manufacturers, the Agility Pro transmissions are gaining traction with major power equipment manufacturers in North America as a preferred

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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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.