Industry News Dealer news, product innovations, and manufacturer news. https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss en-us John Deere and Yamaha Motor Announce Collaboration on Future Side-by-Side Vehicles The companies will pair Yamaha Motor’s powertrain and vehicle design expertise with John Deere’s vehicle development, U.S. manufacturing capabilities and customer insights to create innovative, highly capable side-by-side vehicles that meet evolving customer needs. The companies will pair Yamaha Motor’s powertrain and vehicle design expertise with John Deere’s vehicle development, U.S. manufacturing capabilities and customer insights to create innovative, highly capable side-by-side vehicles that meet evolving customer needs.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12401 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:19:38 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12401-john-deere-and-yamaha-motor-announce-collaboration-on-future-side-by-side-vehicles Brothers Machinery Company Acquires Gulf Coast Bobcat The transaction establishes Brothers Machinery as a standalone platform backed by an experienced, long-term investment partner, and will focus on strengthening the Company’s existing branch network, enhancing service to customers and pursuing growth opportunities across the compact equipment market. The transaction establishes Brothers Machinery as a standalone platform backed by an experienced, long-term investment partner, and will focus on strengthening the Company’s existing branch network, enhancing service to customers and pursuing growth opportunities across the compact equipment market.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12402 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:46:41 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12402-brothers-machinery-company-acquires-gulf-coast-bobcat Alamo Group Ends Dixie Chopper Mower Production According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list. According to one dealer source, Dixie Chopper is selling its inventory to dealers at 65% off list. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12403 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12403-alamo-group-ends-dixie-chopper-mower-production Mean Green Mowers Restarts Independent Operations, Slashes Order Backlog by Over 90% In the four months since transitioning to an independent ownership group of industry veterans, investors, and company leadership, Mean Green has consolidated all operations back under one roof at its Hamilton, Ohio facility, eliminated more than 90 percent of legacy product backorders, and overhauled its parts and service pipeline. In the four months since transitioning to an independent ownership group of industry veterans, investors, and company leadership, Mean Green has consolidated all operations back under one roof at its Hamilton, Ohio facility, eliminated more than 90 percent of legacy product backorders, and overhauled its parts and service pipeline.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12398 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12398-mean-green-mowers-restarts-independent-operations-slashes-order-backlog-by-over-90 Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: October 6, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Don't Replace! REPAIR! Saving Another Chainsaw From The Landfill! How Can Equipment Dealers Market When Sales Slow Down? Your Employees Are Watching What Gets Rewarded—and What Gets a Pass The 5 Greatest Business Challenges Facing Landscapers, Contractors Something Scary is Coming… Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by Solis. This Week's Lineup:

  • Don't Replace! REPAIR! Saving Another Chainsaw From The Landfill! 
  • How Can Equipment Dealers Market When Sales Slow Down? 
  • Your Employees Are Watching What Gets Rewarded—and What Gets a Pass 
  • The 5 Greatest Business Challenges Facing Landscapers, Contractors
  • Something Scary is Coming…

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12395 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12395-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-october-6-2026 Ferris Launches Upgraded 300S 42” Zero Turn Built to exceed expectations for a premium residential zero turn mower, the new 42” deck 300S brings back a compact deck size, two powerful engine options, upgraded tires and an improved seat. Built to exceed expectations for a premium residential zero turn mower, the new 42” deck 300S brings back a compact deck size, two powerful engine options, upgraded tires and an improved seat.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12396 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:31:36 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12396-ferris-launches-upgraded-300s-42-zero-turn ferris_300s_42.png John Deere Horicon Works Employees Ratify New Labor Agreement Under the agreement, employees will receive meaningful wage increases while also sharing more responsibility for their health care costs. Under the agreement, employees will receive meaningful wage increases while also sharing more responsibility for their health care costs.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12394 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:10 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12394-john-deere-horicon-works-employees-ratify-new-labor-agreement john deere logo Sean McGinnis Named President of STIHL Inc. In this role, McGinnis will lead the STIHL Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for STIHL Inc. In this role, McGinnis will lead the STIHL Group’s largest market and subsidiary, with end-to-end responsibility for STIHL Inc.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12392 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:24:27 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12392-sean-mcginnis-named-president-of-stihl-inc sean mcginnis.jpg Massey Ferguson to Expand Its Low Horsepower and Compact Tractor Portfolio through New Strategic Partnership with International Tractors Limited The partnership covers the supply of compact tractor models starting from 20 hp with the initial rollout planned to extend across the Europe and Middle East (EME) region through a phased introduction during the course of 2027. The partnership covers the supply of compact tractor models starting from 20 hp with the initial rollout planned to extend across the Europe and Middle East (EME) region through a phased introduction during the course of 2027.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12391 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:03:39 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12391-massey-ferguson-to-expand-its-low-horsepower-and-compact-tractor-portfolio-through-new-strategic-partnership-with-international-tractors-limited massey itl.jpg Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in September 2026 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, September 2026. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12393 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12393-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-september-2026 rld-top-10.png AED Foundation Receives National Program Standards Approval for Registered Apprenticeship Programs The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education. The approval, granted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship in September 2026, establishes the AED Foundation’s apprenticeship program as a nationally recognized program designed to help equipment dealers develop highly skilled technicians through a combination of structured on-the-job training, mentorship and supplemental education.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12390 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:22:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12390-aed-foundation-receives-national-program-standards-approval-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs AED-Foundation-Logo-2024-1.png Kubota Introduces All-New BX90 Sub-Compact Tractor Series The new BX90 Series represents a complete platform redesign built specifically around what property owners want: all-day comfort, real loader power, and exceptional mowing performance, all in one sub-compact machine. The new BX90 Series represents a complete platform redesign built specifically around what property owners want: all-day comfort, real loader power, and exceptional mowing performance, all in one sub-compact machine.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12389 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:25:57 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12389-kubota-introduces-all-new-bx90-sub-compact-tractor-series kubota pr.jpg Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: September 29, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: First Day of Fall New Olympic Sport Unlocked? WB Global Services' Tech Tip Tuesday This Exmark Sat UNDERWATER for 11 Months... Will it Run? Do You Remember?!? Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • First Day of Fall
  • New Olympic Sport Unlocked?
  • WB Global Services' Tech Tip Tuesday
  • This Exmark Sat UNDERWATER for 11 Months... Will it Run? 
  • Do You Remember?!?

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12387 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12387-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-29-2026 Yanmar Compact Equipment North America and National Equipment Dealers Expand Dealer Partnership Six additional National Equipment Dealers locations strengthen customer access to Yanmar equipment, expertise and support across Georgia and Florida. Six additional National Equipment Dealers locations strengthen customer access to Yanmar equipment, expertise and support across Georgia and Florida.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12388 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:27:46 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12388-yanmar-compact-equipment-north-america-and-national-equipment-dealers-expand-dealer-partnership NAEDA and AED Announce Merger to Create a Unified Voice for Equipment Dealers The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers. The merger brings together the strengths, expertise, and resources of both associations with a shared goal: to provide greater value to members and a stronger voice for equipment dealers.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12386 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:48:38 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12386-naeda-and-aed-announce-merger-to-create-a-unified-voice-for-equipment-dealers NAEDA AED Merger 2026.png Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: September 22, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in a Tougher Market & What We Can All Learn From It An Inspiring Display of Dedication POV: You are the Yanmar Tractor that Works for the Braves Your Dealership Does Not Need You to Become Busier. It Needs You to Become Clearer 1950's Film The Ferguson System Works For You — Featuring The T0-30 Tractor Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • Why Small Dealers Have an Edge in a Tougher Market & What We Can All Learn From It
  • An Inspiring Display of Dedication
  • POV: You are the Yanmar Tractor that Works for the Braves
  • Your Dealership Does Not Need You to Become Busier. It Needs You to Become Clearer
  • 1950's Film The Ferguson System Works For You — Featuring The T0-30 Tractor

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12381 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12381-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-22-2026 Generac Lands $2.4 Billion Generator Deal with Amazon The filing indicates that Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings received a warrant to acquire up to 1.69 million Generac shares at $200.93 per share. The filing indicates that Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings received a warrant to acquire up to 1.69 million Generac shares at $200.93 per share.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12382 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 10:18:12 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12382-generac-lands-24-billion-generator-deal-with-amazon generac logo GoSun Unveils Solar Electric Tractor, Expanding Off-Grid Innovation to Farmers The new GoSun Moonrider tractor empowers farmers, homesteaders, and landscapers to work without emissions or noise. The new GoSun Moonrider tractor empowers farmers, homesteaders, and landscapers to work without emissions or noise.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12380 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12380-gosun-unveils-solar-electric-tractor-expanding-off-grid-innovation-to-farmers AED Calls on Governors to Address U.S.-Canada Trade Impasse Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship. Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) President and CEO Brian P. McGuire has sent letters to U.S. governors from states with significant exposure to Canadian trade urging action to resolve the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade impasse and restore a consistent, tariff-free trade relationship.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12379 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:23:44 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12379-aed-calls-on-governors-to-address-us-canada-trade-impasse Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: September 15, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: Zero-Turn Barrel Racing 5 Landscaping Companies, 1 Day: FREE Cleanup for a NJ Women's Shelter What Tool Would You Turn Into an Emoji? Football Season Kickoff Old-School 'Horsepower' in Action Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • Zero-Turn Barrel Racing
  • 5 Landscaping Companies, 1 Day: FREE Cleanup for a NJ Women's Shelter
  • What Tool Would You Turn Into an Emoji?
  • Football Season Kickoff
  • Old-School 'Horsepower' in Action

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12374 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12374-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-15-2026 Butler Machinery Company Unveils New Butler Ag Identity The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand. The refreshed identity honors Butler’s agricultural history while bringing a more modern and focused look to the Butler Ag brand.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12375 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12375-butler-machinery-company-unveils-new-butler-ag-identity NEWAGLogo_FullColor.png Stanley Black & Decker Announces Agreement to Sell Excel Industries to Bad Boy Mowers Transaction further refines the company's portfolio to focus on growing its biggest brands and businesses. Transaction further refines the company's portfolio to focus on growing its biggest brands and businesses. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12373 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:02:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12373-stanley-black-and-decker-announces-agreement-to-sell-excel-industries-to-bad-boy-mowers Kevin Clark of AKRS Equipment Solutions Joins AED Board Clark is president and CEO of AKRS Equipment Solutions, a 27-location John Deere dealership. Clark is president and CEO of AKRS Equipment Solutions, a 27-location John Deere dealership. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12372 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12372-kevin-clark-of-akrs-equipment-solutions-joins-aed-board KevinClark.png Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: September 8, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: The Next Generation of Landscapers The Rarest Kubota Ever? A 1980s Remote Control Tractor with Crab Steering From Family Farm to Family Business: The Story of Cascade Tractor Supply Tech Tip Tuesday Lawn Care Enters the Race Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • The Next Generation of Landscapers
  • The Rarest Kubota Ever? A 1980s Remote Control Tractor with Crab Steering
  • From Family Farm to Family Business: The Story of Cascade Tractor Supply
  • Tech Tip Tuesday
  • Lawn Care Enters the Race

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12370 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12370-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-september-8-2026 Splintered Oak Equipment Acquires 3 New Holland Locations from WC Tractor in Texas Splintered Oak Equipment, an 8-store New Holland 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 New Holland dealership group in Texas, will acquire WC Tractor's 3 New Holland dealership locations in Brenham, Dayton and Sealy, Texas. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12371 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 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12362 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12362-acme-equipment-opens-in-bismarck 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12369 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 Yanmar/ArienCo.jpg 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12364 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12364-premier-equipment-solutions-launches-share-employee-equity-initiative 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12363 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12363-can-am-farm-rescue-announce-three-year-partnership 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. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12361 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12361-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-august-2026 rld-top-10.png