The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently announced Exmark Manufacturing as the winner of a 2014 AE50 award. Exmark's Lazer Z X-Series zero-turn riding mower with EFI and RED Technology was deemed one of the year's most innovative designs in engineering products for the food and agriculture industries. In recognition of this achievement, the Lazer Z X-Series mower will be featured in the January/February 2014 special AE50 issue of ASABE's magazine, Resource: Engineering & Technology for a Sustainable World.

Marlin Stoltz gives this reason why he built a new 18,000 square foot shop at his Listowel, Ontario, location: We were a 100-cow herd in a 50-cow barn. Stoltz says his Case IH dealership, Stoltz Sales & Service, had outgrown its 4,800 square foot shop years ago, partly because of the increasing size of farm equipment. He says the decision has been good for his team, allowing service techs to work inside year-round. Stoltz Sales & Service has two other locations in Mildmay and Elmira.

Mahindra USA, the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on volume, introduced eight new Tier IV compliant tractors to an enthusiastic welcome from the more than 1,000 attendees at its National Dealer Meeting. Here are the new Mahindra tractors to be available in January 2014 (the Max 24 will be available in December 2013).

Dan Muramoto, Kubota RTV product manager, introduces the company's new line of RTV utility vehicles, the X-Series. The X-Series has enhanced styling, operator comfort, durability and work capabilities.

Troy Blewett of the Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group introduces the new Snapper 550Z, a zero-turn mower that targets the “prosumer� market with its professional-grade features and a price point starting at $4,999.00. The mower has a 61-inch deck and options for a 24 or 25 horsepower engine.

Justin Blount, vice president of marking for Kohler Engines, introduces the company's new Confidant engine series. The new vertical-shaft, V-twin engine line is designed for commercial equipment users and property owners. The Confidant engines encompass four models ranging from 19 to 25 horsepower.

Achieve supreme feed quality with the high performance 6530 Grinder Mixer from Art's Way Mfg. Compared to previous grinder mixer models with 8 in. discharge systems and fewer hammers, the new redesigned 6530 Grinder Mixer incorporates features that guarantee it will provide the producer an exceptional, high performing feed grinding mixing system.

If you've been wishing for more storage space in your cramped or crowded garage, Toro is about to make your wish come true.

Kioti Tractor's 2014 line up will include a new tractor series, expansions to two current series and Tier 4 compliant engines on several models. The new products along with a restructured parts operation were introduced to dealers at a recent dealer event.