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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.
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GIE+Expo 2013 Round Up: Go Big, Get Tech

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 31, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
Dealers and landscapers scoped out the new equipment from more than 750 indoor and outdoor exhibitors at the recent GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 23-25. Here's a theme that stood out for me this year: The line between consumer and commercial equipment continues to blur -- with consumer equipment getting bigger -- and improved technology is pumping up performance and ease of use.
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Danuser Expands Plant, Adds Jobs

October 30, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Danuser Machine Co. has experienced substantial growth over the last 3 years and as a result is expanding its plant in Fulton, Mo. The company was established in 1910 and still resides at its original location in Fulton.
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Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Acquire John Deere Landscapes

October 28, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") today announced an agreement under which CD&R will acquire John Deere Landscapes ("JDL"), a unit of Deere & Company's (NYSE:DE) Agriculture & Turf segment. Deere will initially retain a 40% ownership stake in the new standalone company. The carve-out transaction is valued at approximately $465 million.
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Toro Introduces Z Master Professional 5000 Series Mowers with Rear Discharge Decks

October 28, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations
The Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series now has two new models with rear discharge decks. Featuring Toro's TURBO FORCE cutting deck with durable 7-gauge steel, robust cast iron spindle housings, and high-strength steel blades, the Toro rear discharge mowers are available in 60? and 72 cutting widths. The decks are designed with two blades rotating clockwise and one blade rotating counter-clockwise to spread clippings evenly through the rear discharge port.
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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.

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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.

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