South Georgia Technical College, Blanchard Equipment and John Deere have announced a new partnership that will provide potential John Deere technicians with a comprehensive two-year associate degree in agricultural technology.

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.

Pauley Equipment started as a rental business and that expertise influences retail strategies at its three Southern California locations. Read more about Pauley Equipment in the spring issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer.

Traditional riding mowers are inefficient, relying on belts and pulleys to drive the blades. The Raven MPV is a hybrid. Does that mean it's cleaner? Yes. Does that mean it lacks power? No way. Working much like a modern locomotive, the Raven MPV utilizes both gas and electricity to provide an efficient, high-quality cut.

Kubota Tractor Corp. introduces a new member to its Z300 Series zero-turn mower fleet with the ZD326H.

Oregon, a leader in forestry, lawn and garden since 1947, is recharging Father's Day gift giving with new tools in its 40V MAX* Cordless Tool System and a free extra battery by mail-in rebate with every kit purchase.

We are pleased to announce that Mr. Tony Marchese has been hired as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Bush Hog Inc. Selma, AL, effective May 5, 2014. Bush Hog is part of the Ag Division of the Alamo Group (ALG), Seguin, TX.

Landscape contractors used profits generated from a banner snowplowing season to invest in new equipment for the spring and summer, helping Toro Co. to record second-quarter results, the Bloomington company said Thursday.

The joint boards of SouthWestern Association (SWA) and Canada West Equipment Dealers Association (CWEDA) recently voted to move forward with a merger of these two associations to form the new Western Equipment Dealers Association (WEDA). This action was the first step toward a merger, which requires a vote by dealer members of each association to be completed this summer.

Paladin Attachments welcomes Christian Heller as the new director of customer service in the Akron, Ohio, office.