AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), the first manufacturer to stand behind equipment with a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program, is expanding the offering for more comprehensive coverage throughout North America. After piloting the CPO program with 16 dealers for more than a year, the company will unveil the full program in early 2015.

Throughout the summer, Dixie Chopper has been giving back to local communities through equipment donations and honoring active and retired hometown heroes.

GIE+EXPO 2014 is set for Oct. 22-24 in Louisville, Ky., featuring the industry's largest tradeshow, an outdoor demonstration area, an exclusive preview day as well as learning opportunities for outdoor power equipment dealers.

Exmark has launched a new Referral Program targeted at its farm and acreage customers. The new program launched in March, and runs through the end of 2014. Exmark Director of Marketing, Daryn Walters, said the new program makes it easy for existing non-commercial customers to share their recommendation of the Exmark brand.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a series of sweeping changes to a popular loan program for rural homebuyers.

Paula Wilson, the new chair of the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), outlines her priorities for growing the propane industry in this exclusive interview with Rural Lifestyle Dealer. She says that partnering with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) on new applications tops PERC's priorities, along with increasing education and marketing efforts to landscape professionals and lifting the current federal restriction on PERC's consumer marketing.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) announced today that three Snapper branded walk mower models will be sold at Walmart beginning this month. Manufactured in cooperation with one of Briggs & Stratton's trusted engine customers, these new Snapper mowers tout a top-performing cutting deck and other key features that will satisfy the mowing needs of Walmart's customers.

The Mahindra Pride Military Appreciation Program is in recognition of the daily sacrifices made by military personnel volunteering their service to our country. Mahindra USA reaches out to the individuals working in all five branches of the U.S. armed forces with this special Appreciation Program offering a $250 rebate to all current and retired military personnel. Effective immediately, this rebate is available on the purchase of any new Mahindra, the number one selling tractor brand in the world based on volume.

Home Grown, a grass-roots program designed to raise funds for FFA chapters across the country, brings retailers together with their local FFA chapters