Rural Lifestyle Dealer RuralLifestyleDealer.com is your source for news, stories and videos for dealers selling to everyone from hobby farmers to estate owners to landscape contractors and municipalities. The rural lifestyle market is evolving fast. We keep you informed! https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss/articles Splintered Oak Equipment Acquires 3 New Holland Locations from WC Tractor in Texas Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store Kubota dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store Kubota dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. 

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:35:11 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12371-splintered-oak-equipment-acquires-3-new-holland-locations-from-wc-tractor-in-texas http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12371 Social Media and the Consumer Journey By using social media to provide the right content at each stage, brands can not only attract new consumers but also build lasting relationships that encourage loyalty, engagement, and advocacy. The following shows the steps of brand productivity and how it can benefit your businesses overall consumer journey. By using social media to provide the right content at each stage, brands can not only attract new consumers but also build lasting relationships that encourage loyalty, engagement, and advocacy. The following shows the steps of brand productivity and how it can benefit your businesses overall consumer journey.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12366-social-media-and-the-consumer-journey http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12366 Acme Equipment Opens in Bismarck The 13,104-square-foot facility features a Kubota showroom and houses Acme Rents. The 13,104-square-foot facility features a Kubota showroom and houses Acme Rents.

]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12362-acme-equipment-opens-in-bismarck http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12362 Husker Harvest Days Product Roundup 2026 Check out the latest offerings from these Farm Progress Show exhibitors. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12365-husker-harvest-days-product-roundup-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12365 Yanmar and AriensCo Join Forces to Accelerate Next-Generation Outdoor Power Equipment Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Through the combination, Yanmar, a Japan-based manufacturer of engines, agricultural machinery and energy systems, becomes the majority partner in AriensCo, a family-owned manufacturer of outdoor power equipment.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:18:30 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12369-yanmar-and-ariensco-join-forces-to-accelerate-next-generation-outdoor-power-equipment http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12369 Full Suspension: A Competitive Advantage Dealers Can Sell Standing out in a crowded mower market means offering products with clear, demonstrable value. Suspension is a unique difference-maker that makes a compelling sales argument for homeowners and professional landscaper customers alike. Standing out in a crowded mower market means offering products with clear, demonstrable value. Suspension is a unique difference-maker that makes a compelling sales argument for homeowners and professional landscaper customers alike.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12368-full-suspension-a-competitive-advantage-dealers-can-sell http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12368 Premier Equipment Solutions Launches SHARE Employee Equity Initiative Program recognizes the employees who keep jobsites productive by creating a new opportunity to participate in the company's long-term success. Program recognizes the employees who keep jobsites productive by creating a new opportunity to participate in the company's long-term success.

]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12364-premier-equipment-solutions-launches-share-employee-equity-initiative http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12364 Can-Am, Farm Rescue Announce Three-Year Partnership Together, Farm Rescue and Can-Am are helping protect a way of life, strengthening communities and preserving agricultural traditions for future generations. Together, Farm Rescue and Can-Am are  helping protect a way of life, strengthening communities and preserving agricultural traditions for future generations.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12363-can-am-farm-rescue-announce-three-year-partnership http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12363 Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in August 2026 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, June 2026. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12361-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-august-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12361 Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: September 1, 2026 This Week's Lineup: An Homage to Dolly Parton The Dangers of Mowing the Grass These Days National Dog Day Dad Bids Farewell to His Ultimate Lawn Care Sidekick Greg's 44 Sales Truths Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • An Homage to Dolly Parton
  • The Dangers of Mowing the Grass These Days
  • National Dog Day
  • Dad Bids Farewell to His Ultimate Lawn Care Sidekick
  • Greg's 44 Sales Truths

Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor.

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12358-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-1-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12358 AGCO Opens Advanced Parts Distribution Center in Visalia, California The 115,000-square-foot facility more than doubles AGCO's West Coast parts capacity, putting more critical parts within fast reach of dealers and farmers. The 115,000-square-foot facility more than doubles AGCO's West Coast parts capacity, putting more critical parts within fast reach of dealers and farmers.

]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:50:51 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12360-agco-opens-advanced-parts-distribution-center-in-visalia-california http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12360 Milwaukee Tool iROLL-ON 7200W/3600W 6.0kWh Power Supply Milwaukee Tool's iROLL-ON 7200W/3600W 6.0kWh Power Supply is an on-demand power solution engineered to eliminate gas and temporary power frustrations on the job. Milwaukee Tool's iROLL-ON 7200W/3600W 6.0kWh Power Supply is an on-demand power solution engineered to eliminate gas and temporary power frustrations on the job.

]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:41:56 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12359-milwaukee-tool-iroll-on-7200w-3600w-60kwh-power-supply http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12359 Edney Distributing 75th Anniversary Fundraiser Edney Distributing is celebrating their 75th anniversary through a year-long campaign supporting the American Cancer Society. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12357-edney-distributing-75th-anniversary-fundraiser http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12357 Grasshopper’s Stan Guyer Recounts a History of Manufacturing & Family Business Stan Guyer, president of Grasshopper Mowers, gave some insight on his history with the company and what makes the it unique in the industry. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12356-grasshoppers-stan-guyer-recounts-a-history-of-manufacturing-and-family-business http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12356 Redefining the Rural Lifestyle Dealership Through the Can-Am Expansion Traditional farm equipment dealer is broadening its sales horizons through its Can-Am powersports integration Traditional farm equipment dealer is broadening its sales horizons through its Can-Am powersports integration 

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12355-redefining-the-rural-lifestyle-dealership-through-the-can-am-expansion http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12355 From Garage Repairs to Regional Growth: How M&H Equipment Built Its Business Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele. Today, M&H Equipment serves a diverse customer base across the Northeast. The dealership has become a trusted partner for a various range of clientele.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12354-from-garage-repairs-to-regional-growth-how-m-and-h-equipment-built-its-business http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12354 Checking the 'J.R. Box' Decades ago, the TV show Dallas left a cliff-hanger season ending episode causing all to speculate as to what happened to J.R. Ewing. Growing up, I knew my own J.R.: a friend and influencer named James Ronald Latimer. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/blogs/2-equipment-dealer-tips-tales-takeaways/post/12352-checking-the-jr-box http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/blogs/2/post/12352 VitalEdge Technologies Shortlisted in The 2026 A.I. Awards   First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar. First launched in 2024, and operated by global cloud computing awards body The Cloud Awards, The A.I. Awards has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest programs in the Cloud Awards annual calendar.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12353-vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12353 Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 25, 2026 This Week's Lineup: Beyond the Logo The Kubota Tractors Built for Tight Spaces | A Full Lineup Comparison These Landscapers are Mowing the Extra Mile — and Changing Lives Gas vs. Battery Powered Lawn Equipment: A Financial Breakdown Field of Dreams Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • Beyond the Logo
  • The Kubota Tractors Built for Tight Spaces | A Full Lineup Comparison
  • These Landscapers are Mowing the Extra Mile — and Changing Lives
  • Gas vs. Battery Powered Lawn Equipment: A Financial Breakdown
  • Field of Dreams

Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor.

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12350-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-25-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12350 Rural Lifestyle Dealer September 2026 Digital Edition Login to view the September 2026 issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer in an interactive, flipbook format. Login to view the September 2026 issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer in an interactive, flipbook format.

]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12351-rural-lifestyle-dealer-fall-2026-digital-edition http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12351 NAEDA Launches Iron Circle: Where Dealers Sharpen Each Other The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average. The North American Equipment Dealers Association has launched Iron Circle, an exclusive performance group for dealers who are no longer satisfied measuring themselves against average.

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12348-naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12348 Farm Progress Show Product Roundup 2026 Check out the latest offerings from these Farm Progress Show exhibitors. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12349-farm-progress-show-product-roundup-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12349 Briggs & Stratton Profits Return, But Large-Scale Manufacturing in Wauwatosa Won't Briggs & Stratton is seeing sales, employment and financial stability move in the right direction — but its comeback won't mean a return to large-scale manufacturing in Wauwatosa. Briggs & Stratton is seeing sales, employment and financial stability move in the right direction — but its comeback won't mean a return to large-scale manufacturing in Wauwatosa. 

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12347-briggs-and-stratton-profits-return-but-large-scale-manufacturing-in-wauwatosa-wont http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12347 Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 18, 2026 This Week's Lineup: Meet the Influencers and Ambassadors Behind Some of the Biggest Equipment Brands Customer ‘Tried’ To Fix This 30-Year-Old Shindaiwa.. Now It's My Turn! Making a Difference, One Backpack at a Time How Fast Can Arlington Power Equipment Swap an Engine? 1 of Only 200! Watch the First One Being Built Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • Meet the Influencers and Ambassadors Behind Some of the Biggest Equipment Brands
  • Customer ‘Tried’ To Fix This 30-Year-Old Shindaiwa.. Now It's My Turn!
  • Making a Difference, One Backpack at a Time
  • How Fast Can Arlington Power Equipment Swap an Engine?
  • 1 of Only 200! Watch the First One Being Built

Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor.

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12344-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-18-2026 http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12344 Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17. The Equipment Dealers Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA), announced the recipients of its 2026 scholarship awards on August 17.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:32:57 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12346-equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12346 Is Your Marketing Giving People a Reason to Act Now? Here are several ways marketers can incorporate urgency into their campaigns without sacrificing trust or credibility. Here are several ways marketers can incorporate urgency into their campaigns without sacrificing trust or credibility.

]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12345-is-your-marketing-giving-people-a-reason-to-act-now http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12345 Reflections on a Week of Collaboration & Learning in Springfield, Ill. Springfield has its share of attractions to visit, but it wasn’t tourism that attracted so many people to Springfield for the week. Rather, it was to meet with their like-minded peers who share a common goal of seeking a better way for their businesses and industry. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/blogs/1-from-the-desk-of-rld/post/12343-reflections-on-a-week-of-collaboration-and-learning-in-springfield-ill http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/blogs/1/post/12343 ECHO Introduces the PB-9510 Backpack Blower, Most Powerful in Company History Delivering 56 Newtons of sustained blowing force, 1,200 CFM and 230 MPH air speed, the new blower builds on more than five decades of ECHO innovation. Delivering 56 Newtons of sustained blowing force, 1,200 CFM and 230 MPH air speed, the new blower builds on more than five decades of ECHO innovation. 

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12341-echo-introduces-the-pb-9510-backpack-blower-most-powerful-in-company-history http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12341 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Review A presentation from Ben Thorpe, dissecting the findings of the 2024 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends. A presentation from Ben Thorpe, dissecting the findings of the 2024 Dealer Business Outlook & Trends.

]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12291-dealer-business-trends-and-outlook-review http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12291 OPEI Engages on California Equipment Bans The EPA transmitted the agency's Jan. 6, 2025, waiver authorization of California's Small Off-Road Engine amendments, to Congress for review. The EPA transmitted the agency's Jan. 6, 2025, waiver authorization of California's Small Off-Road Engine amendments, to Congress for review.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12342-opei-engages-on-california-equipment-bans http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12342