While many dealers believe selling iron paves the way to profitability, Tom Rigg has built a 4-store dealer network with $15 million in 2009 sales focusing on the back side of the business: parts and service.

Tractor Supply Company TSCO +0.43% , the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, today announced financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2012. Second Quarter Results Net sales increased 9.6% to $1.29 billion from $1.18 billion in the prior year's second quarter. Same-store sales increased 3.2% compared to a 4.6% increase in the prior-year period. The same-store sales increase was driven primarily by continued strong results in key consumable, usable and edible (C.U.E.) products, principally animal- and pet-related merchandise.

Husqvarna Reports 2nd Quarter Results

Two million people own horses, according to the American Horse Council. And probably 1,999,999 of them will do — and spend — what it takes to live their passion and ensure their horses' well being.

Clyde Rodgers, founder and co-owner of Rodgers and Sons, says his Cherry Creek, N.Y., dealership had to adapt to survive during its 25-year history. Some adaptations were by choice; some not. However, they've always worked to stay true to who they are: a small, family dealership that is committed to service.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) today announced its 2012-2013 Officers and Board of Directors during its 60th Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO June 20-22, 2012.

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The Environmental Protection Agency has given its approval for the first retailers to sell 15% ethanol blended fuel.

To meet its rapidly growing needs for high quality editorial content, Lessiter Publications has named Kimberly Kaiser as the new managing editor for Farm Equipment, and Jack Zemlicka as technology editor for Farm Equipment and No-Till Farmer publications.