Mike Wiles, creator of AskTractorMike.com and a Rural Lifestyle Dealer columnist, will be a moderator, panelist and presenter at the Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn.'s Fall Marketing & Distribution Convention.
The farm business average net cash farm income is forecast to decline $16,600 (19.9%) to $66,700 in 2018. This would be the 4th consecutive decline since 2014 and the lowest average income recorded since the series began in 2010.
There’s a simple and universal fact working against sales managers. It is impossible to force another person to do anything. You can encourage, compensate and threaten, but people must choose to do what you are asking.
As overall U.S. retail sales continue to spiral upward, so do the fortunes of rural lifestyle equipment dealers. The ongoing strength in consumer and commercial markets is further borne out by a recent survey of North American landscape contractors.
Trade shows and product announcements show off what is available now with new tractor technologies, but what about what's under development to improve performance and sales opportunities? Details are proprietary, but product experts from several tractor manufacturers highlight new developments in Rural Lifestyle Dealer's new "Technology Trends" series.
The Millennial generation will soon dominate the workforce. Old methods of employee retention may not work as well for this generation, so here are some strategies to try.
Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative
solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.
Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.