Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor in the world based on volume, announces plans for an exclusive Southeast Mahindra Assembly and Distribution Center in January 2014, expanding one of the company's four tractor assembly and distribution facilities in North America. The expanded assembly and distribution center will continue to be located in Chattanooga, TN, and will support the growing southeast and midwest Mahindra dealer networks.

nizeX and Toro have completed integration of the Toro Company's EZ-Link system with the innovative ? software produced by nizeX.

While watermelons are grown across the United States, most production occurs in 4 southern and western States that offer consistently warm temperatures of 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit for a growing season that requires up to 3 months.

National Sales Manager Blaine Fields of Country Clipper Mowers visited Maryville Outdoor Wednesday in order to present owners John and Sara Mundorf with a plaque honoring their business as the riding mower manufacturer's top U.S. dealership for 2012 based on retail sales and registrations. Read more: http://www.maryvilledailyforum.com/article/20130620/NEWS/130629960#ixzz2WroaSthZ

The new Hydro Brush 36 features a hydrostatic transmission engineered in partnership with Hydro-Gear. Designed with a thermal management system to prevent overheating, the Hydro-Gear RT-210 transmission allows for infinite speed control, smooth operation and minimal maintenance. Speed can be adjusted while the power brush is still moving, eliminating jumping or lurching with speed changes. The Hydro drive system's synthetic oil will not break down like conventional oils and does not require adjustments, meaning it's maintenance free.

Effective August 15, 2013, Alan Shaw has been appointed Executive Vice President, Head of business area Americas and will become member of Husqvarna Group Management.

In honor of family members and loved ones affected by all types of cancer, Exmark employees recently raised $14,350.85 for the American Cancer Society and its mission to fight and end cancer. The funds were raised by Exmark employees in association with the 2013 Relay for Life of Gage County an organized, overnight community fundraising walk held April 27 at the Gage County Fairgrounds. Ten Exmark employees participated in the event.

With a 27% bump in unit sales in May vs. a year earlier, it appears that the prospects for compact tractors are improving significantly following 5 years of relatively flat sales. After skyrocketing from 94,000 units sold in 2001 to nearly 140,000 units in 2004, North American sales of tractors less than 40 horsepower began contracting with the overall economy in 2008. That year, sales slipped to less than 117,000 units. Starting in 2009, sales barely got by the 90,000 mark, and only surpassed 95,000 units in 2011.

This isn't a market that equipment dealers just "jump"? into. It takes focused marketing efforts and an "insider's"? connection to gain a foothold.

Yamaha continues to expand its all-terrain vehicle production in Georgia and could add as many as 400 jobs the next few years, it just announced.