Rural Lifestyle Dealer

Toro Donates Equipment to University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:53:45 -0400

The Toro Company has announced the donation of a Toro® Groundsmaster® 4000-D mower to the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, providing a critical equipment upgrade to support the maintenance of the 1,200-acre horticultural garden and arboretum in Chaska, Minnesota.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 23, 2026

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:08 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Trailer Came Loose on Highway — Here's What Went Wrong (With Dashcam Footage)
Top-Selling Compact Track Loaders, Used Values & Auction Winners for 2025-26
PR Equipment Breaks Down How It’s Diversified Its Offerings
California Waivers Face Bumpy Future in Congress

Generac Completes Sale of Mean Green Mower Business to Mowtech Partners

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:52:17 -0400

The Mean Green business, including its product line, brand identity and dealer network, will continue under the new ownership.

Make Data-Backed Decisions: Market Trends You Need to Know

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Using sales and inventory data, Don Miller shares insights on the trends that emerged in 2020 and how we can use that information as we look ahead.

U.S. OPE Dealer Revenue Falls in May as Midwest Sees Steepest Decline

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

May revenue for outdoor power equipment (OPE) dealers decreased compared to April 2026, according to Constellation Dealership Software's latest monthly market update, which analyzes transactional sales data from a consistent group of 257 dealers reporting over the past 3 years.

Your Key to Impactful Marketing

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The old saying "you don't know what you don't know" has never been truer. But by simply asking the question and showing that you care, you'll be surprised by what you might learn in the process.

Digital Marketing For Your Dealership - Successfully Build Traffic & Sales

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Does your website help grow sales for your dealership?

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 16, 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Inside the 6-year Process of Turning American Football Fields into World Cup Pitches
A Look Inside a Japanese Kubota Dealer
Leading Through Change
Howe Equipment Compares Toro, Exmark and Bad Boy Mowers

Kayla Cross Named Chief Operating Officer, Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer.

Virnig Launches All-New Snow Blower Lineup Built for Maximum Performance in Demanding Winter Conditions

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Virnig Manufacturing is introducing a completely redesigned snow blower lineup engineered to move more snow, handle tougher winter conditions, and give operators more configuration options than ever before.

Exploring How Customer Challenges Inspire Exmark Innovations

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

With a more than 40-year history of commercial mower innovation, Exmark is doubling down on its commitment to customer-focused innovation.

Technician Recruitment & Training

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

While there are certainly challenges in finding good, qualified large ag technicians, Van Wall has noticed a significant gap in the UTV, power sports and light construction areas for technicians.

Proper Valuation of Your Dealership

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Join Rex Collins of HBK CPAs & Consultants as he shares the ins and outs of dealership valuations and buying or selling a dealership.

Improve Your Profits in Service by Rethinking Your Pricing Strategies

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400

One of the most common mistakes made in the service department is using the wrong pricing strategy on the variety of work that goes through the shop.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 9, 2026

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

GreenCare for Troops Marks 20 Years of Supporting Military Families
Infestation! Customer’s Mower Was FULL Of Bugs! Will It Run?
Community Connections: LS Tractor Helps Bring Hands-On Learning to Life at Raleigh Oak Charter School
Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network
Before AGCO: The Untold Story of Allis-Chalmers’ Collapse

“Feels Like a Ferris” Campaign Highlights the Benefits of Ferris’ Patented Full Suspension

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

“Feels Like a Ferris” is the theme of Ferris’ recently launched national ad campaign targeting power equipment dealers, landscapers and consumers.

How to Repurpose Campaigns & Creatives Using the 80/20 Principle

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The 80/20 Content Rule suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. For marketers, this becomes a practical framework for deciding what content to create, where to distribute it, and how to allocate time and budget.

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) with the 2026 AED Legislative Leadership Award during the 2026 AED Policy Conference & Advocacy Day, held June 1-3 in Washington, D.C.

Roadrunner Expands Team with Addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Roadrunner, an ag and rural marketing agency built to make smart marketing accessible, is expanding its team with the addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor.

Help! Where do I start in Parts?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Are you ready to turn your Parts Department into a major profit center, but don’t know where to start?

3 Steps to Turn Leads into Sales

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how to improve your lead generation process with 3 simple steps, increasing your lead-to-sales conversion ratio through best practices that win.

Why I Don’t Walk A Lot…

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Last week we were cleaning out the farmhouse we are planning to move to, when I discovered an old envelope filled with photo copies of service records of Private Leeper Dobbins who served in the Civil War.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 2, 2026

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This Week's Lineup:

Professional Field Maintenance Team Shares What It’s Like to Prepare for the FIFA World Cup
Is it a Technician Problem or a Process and Leadership Problem?
My Zero Turn Mower Is Ridiculous … But This Might Save Me Money
Where are Kubota Tractors Made? Inside the Brand’s Manufacturing Network

TYM North America Launches the T2025P Subcompact Tractor

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TYM North America proudly announces the launch of the T2025P, an exciting new model in the Series 2 lineup.

Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Burrows Enterprises, LLC is proud to announce a major milestone in company history — the production of its 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder, completed during the first week of May 2026.

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

USDA weekly Crop Progress report shows 86% of corn planted (flat year/year, (+3% vs. recent average) and 60% emerged (-5% year/year, +2% vs. recent average).

M.H. Eby Adds Shelor Motor Mile as Authorized Dealer in Christianburg, Virginia

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

M.H. Eby, Inc. announces the addition of Shelor Motor Mile as an authorized dealer serving Christiansburg and the surrounding region.

NAEDA Announces Two New Staff Appointments

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Brett Davis, CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced Tuesday the addition of Stephanie Fisher and Emily Winkler to their team.

Automate Your Marketing for Better Results

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Imagine fostering relationships with your customers with a click of the button.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer

Toro Donates Equipment to University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 23, 2026

Generac Completes Sale of Mean Green Mower Business to Mowtech Partners

Make Data-Backed Decisions: Market Trends You Need to Know

U.S. OPE Dealer Revenue Falls in May as Midwest Sees Steepest Decline

Your Key to Impactful Marketing

Digital Marketing For Your Dealership - Successfully Build Traffic & Sales

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 16, 2026

Kayla Cross Named Chief Operating Officer, Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association

Virnig Launches All-New Snow Blower Lineup Built for Maximum Performance in Demanding Winter Conditions

Exploring How Customer Challenges Inspire Exmark Innovations

Technician Recruitment & Training

Proper Valuation of Your Dealership

Improve Your Profits in Service by Rethinking Your Pricing Strategies

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 9, 2026

“Feels Like a Ferris” Campaign Highlights the Benefits of Ferris’ Patented Full Suspension

How to Repurpose Campaigns & Creatives Using the 80/20 Principle

AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award

Roadrunner Expands Team with Addition of Trevor Revesz as Marketing Supervisor

Help! Where do I start in Parts?

3 Steps to Turn Leads into Sales

Why I Don’t Walk A Lot…

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 2, 2026

Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in May 2026

TYM North America Launches the T2025P Subcompact Tractor

Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder

Crop Plantings/Emergence Trends Point to Still Large Crop

M.H. Eby Adds Shelor Motor Mile as Authorized Dealer in Christianburg, Virginia

NAEDA Announces Two New Staff Appointments

Automate Your Marketing for Better Results