Net income attributable to Deere & Company was $850.7 million, or $2.33 per share, for the third quarter ended July 31, compared with $996.5 million, or $2.56 per share, for the same period of 2013. For the first nine months of the year, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $2.513 billion, or $6.79 per share, compared with $2.730 billion, or $6.97 per share, last year.

Exmark today announced its "Time For a New Ride" fall promotion. It makes now the best time to buy a new Exmark zero-turn mower for your mowing needs, with rebates of up to $500 on the company's most popular models, available 42 Months Special Financing* on eligible purchases of $1,500 or more with your Exmark credit card, and extended warranty terms.

We all likely have a story of that one (or more) terrible boss, who was either a tyrant, a bully, or just totally incompetent. In fact, it may seem that there are more bad bosses than good ones. Why are there so many bad bosses and what can be done about them?

The new STIHL BT 130 earth auger bores quickly and powerfully into the ground, thanks to its fuel-efficient 4-MIX engine. Equally as impressive are its vibration-dampening frame, multi-function handle, large comfort cushion and the unique QuickStop drill brake, all of which boost user comfort and make the tool easy to operate. The BT 130 is the ideal tool for effectively drilling holes for fence posts, plants and point foundations.

The Mortgage Bankers Association yesterday lowered its forecast for combined new and existing home sales in 2014 to 5.28 million -- a decline of 4.1 percent that would be the first annual drop in four years. The group also cut its prediction on mortgage lending volume for purchases to $595 billion, an 8.7 percent decrease and the first retreat in three years.

The joint membership of SouthWestern Assn. (SWA) and Canada West Equipment Dealers Assn. (CWEDA) have voted overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with a merger of these two associations to form the new Western Equipment Dealers Assn. (WEDA).

Completion of $28 million renovation project will help speed the design and development of products to meet customers' growing needs

GIE+EXPO 2014's $15 early-bird registration fee is available through Sept. 11 at www.gie-expo.com. From Sept. 12 until 5 p.m. EDT on Oct. 21, pre-registration will be $30. For those who wait to register during the show at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Oct. 23-25, the fee will be $60 per person

John Deere is offering two new special edition Gator utility vehicles bound to turn some heads.

Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.