Industry News Dealer news, product innovations, and manufacturer news. https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss en-us Edney Distributing 75th Anniversary Fundraiser Edney Distributing is celebrating their 75th anniversary through a year-long campaign supporting the American Cancer Society. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12357 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12357-edney-distributing-75th-anniversary-fundraiser edneydistributinganniversary.png 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12353 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12353-vitaledge-technologies-shortlisted-in-the-2026-ai-awards Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 25, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12350 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12350-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-25-2026 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12348 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12348-naeda-launches-iron-circle-where-dealers-sharpen-each-other 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. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12347 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 Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 18, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com 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

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12344 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12344-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-18-2026 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12346 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:32:57 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12346-equipment-dealers-foundation-announces-2026-scholarship-recipients 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. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12341 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 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12342 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12342-opei-engages-on-california-equipment-bans Honda Introduces New Amazon Storefront in U.S. for Power Equipment Products The storefront serves as a centralized destination for consumers to learn about Honda offerings, with a curated lineup available. The storefront serves as a centralized destination for consumers to learn about Honda offerings, with a curated lineup available.  

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12338 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:29:13 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12338-honda-introduces-new-amazon-storefront-in-us-for-power-equipment-products Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 11, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: What Sound Does a Tractor Make? Bobcat: Watch Me: The Makers of the X Games. The People Behind the Power Meet the Metro East Preschooler Whose Love of Lawn Care Became an Internet Sensation From Dealership Minds Summit to Illinois Sightseeing Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • What Sound Does a Tractor Make?
  • Bobcat: Watch Me: The Makers of the X Games.
  • The People Behind the Power
  • Meet the Metro East Preschooler Whose Love of Lawn Care Became an Internet Sensation
  • From Dealership Minds Summit to Illinois Sightseeing

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12337 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12337-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-11-2026 Malvese Equipment’s Two New York Locations Acquired by Dobbs Equity Partners from Al & Otto Cooley Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Malvese Equipment, a heavy construction and agriculture equipment dealership in Hicksville & Riverhead, New York, from Al & Otto Cooley to Dobbs Equity Partners. Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce the sale of Malvese Equipment, a heavy construction and agriculture equipment dealership in Hicksville & Riverhead, New York, from Al & Otto Cooley to Dobbs Equity Partners.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12336 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12336-malvese-equipments-two-new-york-locations-acquired-by-dobbs-equity-partners-from-al-and-otto-cooley Ignite Attachments Expands Support for John Deere Compact Tractors With New Front-End Attachment Solutions Ignite Attachments announced John Deere-compatible buckets and pallet fork frames, giving operators access to value-priced attachments that combine guaranteed fit, transparent pricing and fast, direct-to-you delivery. Ignite Attachments announced John Deere-compatible buckets and pallet fork frames, giving operators access to value-priced attachments that combine guaranteed fit, transparent pricing and fast, direct-to-you delivery.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12334 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12334-ignite-attachments-expands-support-for-john-deere-compact-tractors-with-new-front-end-attachment-solutions ignite-pallet-fork-v30002-46986642-050126-jpg.jpg Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: August 4, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: A Compact Tractor Does Not Have to Mean Small Jobs The Accessories That Actually Made a Difference on My Kubota LX4020 He Had to Get Redemption on the Obstacle Course Hybrid Series: Episode 25 – Demo the Smartec Hybrid at EQUIP Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • A Compact Tractor Does Not Have to Mean Small Jobs
  • The Accessories That Actually Made a Difference on My Kubota LX4020
  • He Had to Get Redemption on the Obstacle Course
  • Hybrid Series: Episode 25 – Demo the Smartec Hybrid at EQUIP

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12331 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12331-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-august-4-2026 Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in July 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/12333 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12333-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-july-2026 rld-top-10.png Vibrant Credit Union Expands Equipment Lending with Manitou Group North America Partnership Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture. Vibrant Credit Union has partnered with Manitou Group North America to offer consumer and small business equipment lending options—supporting the Manitou and GEHL brands and continuing to build a portfolio of leading equipment manufacturers across construction and agriculture.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12330 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12330-vibrant-credit-union-expands-equipment-lending-with-manitou-group-north-america-partnership Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: July 28, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: The Fastest Machine Isn't Always the Best Behind the Scenes Ep. 1 - Milan 2025 | The Man Behind Fair Competition Efficient Field Preparation Depends on Matching the Tractor With the Correct Implement What the Next Decade of Autonomous Mowing Will Look Like Traveling Tractor Stop #7: Princeton, IL Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • The Fastest Machine Isn't Always the Best
  • Behind the Scenes Ep. 1 - Milan 2025 | The Man Behind Fair Competition
  • Efficient Field Preparation Depends on Matching the Tractor With the Correct Implement
  • What the Next Decade of Autonomous Mowing Will Look Like 
  • Traveling Tractor Stop #7: Princeton, IL

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12328 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12328-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-28-2026 VitalEdge Technologies Awarded 2026 Stevie Award The company’s submission, “VitalityAI: Purpose-Built Innovation for Agricultural Technology,” was recognized as a Silver Award Winner. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12327 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12327-vitaledge-technologies-awarded-2026-stevie-award sate26_silver_winner_1200x630.jpg Scag Power Equipment, Octane, and Huntington Bank Team Up to Streamline OPE Purchases Dealers and customers benefit from full-spectrum financial options and advanced digital tools. Dealers and customers benefit from full-spectrum financial options and advanced digital tools. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12323 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:59:27 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12323-scag-power-equipment-octane-and-huntington-bank-team-up-to-streamline-ope-purchases Toro Company announces Edric C. Funk as New CEO The Toro Company’s board of directors elected president and chief operating officer Edric C. Funk to the position of president and chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2026. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12326 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12326-toro-company-announces-edric-c-funk-as-new-ceo edric c funk.jpg SATISFYD Launches Signal, Bringing Experience Intelligence to Equipment Dealers New AI insights capability analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — surfacing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on. New AI insights capability analyzes existing customer feedback in under 60 seconds — surfacing the risks, patterns, and revenue opportunities dealers need to act on.


]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12321 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:52:42 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12321-satisfyd-launches-signal-bringing-experience-intelligence-to-equipment-dealers SatisfYd Logo Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: July 21, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: The Rise and Fall of Wheel Horse, The Garden Tractor With A Religious Following How Do You Build a Successful Multi-Location Dealership? ‘We Dislike John Deere but Probably Not for the Reason You Think’ Biggest STIHL Fan Chaseburg Veteran Receives New Tractor Through National Program Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • The Rise and Fall of Wheel Horse, The Garden Tractor With A Religious Following
  • How Do You Build a Successful Multi-Location Dealership?
  • ‘We Dislike John Deere but Probably Not for the Reason You Think’
  • Biggest STIHL Fan
  • Chaseburg Veteran Receives New Tractor Through National Program

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12320 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12320-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-21-2026 Lessiter Media Welcomes Veteran Media Sales Leader Dale Jackman Jackman will work with customers to develop integrated marketing programs across the company's industry-leading brands, digital platforms and live events. Jackman will work with customers to develop integrated marketing programs across the company's industry-leading brands, digital platforms and live events.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12319 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:29:51 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12319-lessiter-media-welcomes-veteran-media-sales-leader-dale-jackman Dale Jackman.jpeg U.S. OPE Dealer Revenue Rises with South Seeing Greatest Increase June revenue for outdoor power equipment (OPE) increased compared to May 2026. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12318 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12318-us-ope-dealer-revenue-rises-with-south-seeing-greatest-increase MAC Welcomes Industry Veteran, George Keen as Advisor MAC is pleased to announce that George Keen has joined the organization as an Advisor. MAC is pleased to announce that George Keen has joined the organization as an Advisor.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12317 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:40:30 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12317-mac-welcomes-industry-veteran-george-keen-as-advisor George-Keen.png Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: July 14, 2026 jupchurch@lesspub.com This Week's Lineup: The Fascinating Story of Wright Mfg, The Man Who Won The Stand-On War Oliver Landpower's Toro Autonomous GeoLink Demonstration Day Landscape, Equipment & ... Concerts? Oh My! DIY Wizard Turns ‘Miniature’ Tractors Into Equipment Fleet Case Study: New Holland’s Hybrid Telehandler Prototype Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • The Fascinating Story of Wright Mfg, The Man Who Won The Stand-On War
  • Oliver Landpower's Toro Autonomous GeoLink Demonstration Day
  • Landscape, Equipment & ... Concerts? Oh My!
  • DIY Wizard Turns ‘Miniature’ Tractors Into Equipment Fleet
  • Case Study: New Holland’s Hybrid Telehandler Prototype

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]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12314 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12314-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-14-2026 FEMA Welcomes NorthBuilt as New Preferred Technology Partner The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) is pleased to announce NorthBuilt as its preferred technology partner, effective July 1, 2026. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12315 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12315-fema-welcomes-northbuilt-as-new-preferred-technology-partner Kubota Tractor Corporation Announces Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for U.S. Operations Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations. Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12312 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12312-kubota-tractor-corporation-announces-charlie-kowalski-as-vice-president-of-information-technology-for-us-operations Kubota.jpg Equip Exposition Announces New Programs, Experiences in 2026 Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition trade show, unveils several new events this year. Equip Exposition, the award-winning international landscape, outdoor living, and equipment exposition trade show, unveils several new events this year.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12311 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12311-equip-exposition-announces-new-programs-experiences-in-2026 EquipExposition.jpg Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: July 7, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Founders Edition ZT3500 for America's 250th Anniversary How Important is Your Time? How Big is Your Tractor? Ryobi ZR3 80V Hp Brushless Zero-turn Mower Review: Worth It? AGCO Launches Legacies of the Land Campaign to Honor Farming Families Across the United States The Future of the Fuel Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Market: Market Size, Forecast, Investment Trends & Competitive Intelligence Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by LS Tractor. This Week's Lineup:

  • Founders Edition ZT3500 for America's 250th Anniversary
  • How Important is Your Time? How Big is Your Tractor?
  • Ryobi ZR3 80V Hp Brushless Zero-turn Mower Review: Worth It?
  • AGCO Launches Legacies of the Land Campaign to Honor Farming Families Across the United States
  • The Future of the Fuel Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Market: Market Size, Forecast, Investment Trends & Competitive Intelligence

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

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12308 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12308-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-july-7-2026