Kris Kiser, president of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, talks about what's happening now with the Renewable Fuel Standard and what dealers can do.

Top of the list for October was an article detailing the introduction of a new zero-turn mower from Altoz, as well as a number of other new product introductions from Huster, Kubota and The Kobi Co.

New brand offers product upgrades with no upcharge, resets market expectations

If you can't attend, we'll be your eyes and ears, live from the GIE+Expo Show floor!

Kris Kiser: "In all the conversations and policies around drought, not enough has been stated around the negative consequences of demonizing grass and replacing it with non-living ground covers like mulch or gravel."

In case you've missed it, below is a roundup of our most read items on rurallifestyledealer.com during the past month. Top of the list for September was our Create a High Performance Dealership with Bob Clements article which offers advice on how your parts department can create a lasting first impression for your dealership.

Bass Pro Shops has about 99 stores and Cabela's has about 85 stores. The deal, valued at $5.5 billion, is expected to be approved in the first half of 2017.

Petsense operates 136 stores in 25 states. Tractor Supply plans to grow the Petsense store base by 15%-20% annually and will convert its two existing HomeTown Pet stores to Petsense stores.

The new organization will provide a voice for organic farmers on policy issues, help organic farmers network and share information, and serve as a resource center.