Industry News Dealer news, product innovations, and manufacturer news. https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss en-us 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

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

]]> 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 Diamond Mowers Pulls Back The Curtain on Its American-Built Manufacturing Process Diamond Mowers is opening its factory doors to show how American-built equipment goes from raw steel to jobsite-ready performance that goes beyond the “Made in the USA” label. Diamond Mowers is opening its factory doors to show how American-built equipment goes from raw steel to jobsite-ready performance that goes beyond the “Made in the USA” label.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12304 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12304-diamond-mowers-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-its-american-built-manufacturing-process Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in June 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/12307 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12307-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-june-2026 rld-top-10.png Bobcat President Mike Ballweber to Retire, CEO Scott Park Named Interim Leader Bobcat Company announced the upcoming retirement of Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc., effective July 31, following a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years with the company. Bobcat Company announced the upcoming retirement of Mike Ballweber, president of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc., effective July 31, following a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years with the company. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12306 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:03:25 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12306-bobcat-president-mike-ballweber-to-retire-ceo-scott-park-named-interim-leader OPEI Hosts Annual Meeting SAVANNAH, Ga. — Nearly 150 members and invited guests gathered in Savannah, Ga., last week for three days of networking, industry updates, and perspective from leading authorities on international trade, geopolitics and macroeconomic trends. SAVANNAH, Ga. — Nearly 150 members and invited guests gathered in Savannah, Ga., last week for three days of networking, industry updates, and perspective from leading authorities on international trade, geopolitics and macroeconomic trends.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12303 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12303-opei-hosts-annual-meeting 2. Winning golf team. S Ariens H Redman K Kiser D Ariens T Rugg (1).jpg Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 30, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com This Week's Lineup: Happy Semiquincentennial America! Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program The Tractor Danger That I Wish I Had Taken Seriously Woods Equipment’s Old Glory Story This Week's Lineup:

  • Happy Semiquincentennial America!
  • Kubota Fuels Farmer Veterans' Next Chapter at NASCAR San Diego Weekend Through 'Geared to Give' Program
  • The Tractor Danger That I Wish I Had Taken Seriously
  • Woods Equipment’s Old Glory Story
]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12301 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12301-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-30-2026 Honda Strengthens Power Sports & Products Business With More Unified Structure Honda announced on June 26, a restructuring of its Power Sports & Products center (PS&P). Honda announced on June 26, a restructuring of its Power Sports & Products center (PS&P).

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12300 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12300-honda-strengthens-power-sports-and-products-business-with-more-unified-structure Honda-Logo-source.jpg Lessiter Media Loses Beloved Contributing Editor, Dan Crummett No-Till Farmer Editor Frank Lessiter said Dan made major contributions the magazine’s content for many years, first as a freelance writer before taking an expanded role at Lessiter Media in 2023 as a contributing editor. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12299 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12299-lessiter-media-loses-beloved-contributing-editor-dan-crummett Dan Crummett.jpg Diamond Mowers Strengthens Dealer Support Through Demo Days And Champion Training Events Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews. Diamond Mowers announced its annual Dealer Demo Days and Champion Training events, designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for equipment dealers serving contractors, municipalities, forestry professionals, and land management crews.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12298 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:29:20 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12298-diamond-mowers-strengthens-dealer-support-through-demo-days-and-champion-training-events DiamondMowers.png Toro Donates Equipment to University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12296 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:53:45 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12296-toro-donates-equipment-to-university-of-minnesota-landscape-arboretum Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 23, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12295 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:08 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12295-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-23-2026 Generac Completes Sale of Mean Green Mower Business to Mowtech Partners The Mean Green business, including its product line, brand identity and dealer network, will continue under the new ownership. The Mean Green business, including its product line, brand identity and dealer network, will continue under the new ownership.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12294 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:52:17 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12294-generac-completes-sale-of-mean-green-mower-business-to-mowtech-partners U.S. OPE Dealer Revenue Falls in May as Midwest Sees Steepest Decline jupchurch@lesspub.com 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12292 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12292-us-ope-dealer-revenue-falls-in-may-as-midwest-sees-steepest-decline OME Revenue Year (1).png Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 16, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12263 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12263-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-16-2026 Kayla Cross Named Chief Operating Officer, Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer. The Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association and the Automobile Dealers Association of North Dakota announce the promotion of Kayla Cross to Chief Operating Officer.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12266 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12266-kayla-cross-named-chief-operating-officer-pioneer-equipment-dealers-association Kayla Cross Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association.png Virnig Launches All-New Snow Blower Lineup Built for Maximum Performance in Demanding Winter Conditions 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12265 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12265-virnig-launches-all-new-snow-blower-lineup-built-for-maximum-performance-in-demanding-winter-conditions Virnig Logo Long MFG.png Exploring How Customer Challenges Inspire Exmark Innovations With a more than 40-year history of commercial mower innovation, Exmark is doubling down on its commitment to customer-focused innovation. With a more than 40-year history of commercial mower innovation, Exmark is doubling down on its commitment to customer-focused innovation.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12262 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12262-exploring-how-customer-challenges-inspire-exmark-innovations XiQ Technology.jpg Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 9, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12256 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12256-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-9-2026 “Feels Like a Ferris” Campaign Highlights the Benefits of Ferris’ Patented Full Suspension “Feels Like a Ferris” is the theme of Ferris’ recently launched national ad campaign targeting power equipment dealers, landscapers and consumers. “Feels Like a Ferris” is the theme of Ferris’ recently launched national ad campaign targeting power equipment dealers, landscapers and consumers.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12259 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12259-feels-like-a-ferris-campaign-highlights-the-benefits-of-ferris-patented-full-suspension AED Honors House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson with 2026 Legislative Leadership Award 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12255 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12255-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 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12253 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12253-roadrunner-expands-team-with-addition-of-trevor-revesz-as-marketing-supervisor Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: June 2, 2026 kschmidt@lessitermedia.com 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 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
]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12250 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12250-rural-lifestyle-dealers-best-of-the-web-june-2-2026 Top 10 Rural Lifestyle Industry Stories in May 2026 In case you missed them, here are the most popular items on our website from the past month, May 2026. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12249 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12249-top-10-rural-lifestyle-industry-stories-in-may-2026 rld-top-10.png TYM North America Launches the T2025P Subcompact Tractor TYM North America proudly announces the launch of the T2025P, an exciting new model in the Series 2 lineup. TYM North America proudly announces the launch of the T2025P, an exciting new model in the Series 2 lineup. 

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12248 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12248-tym-north-america-launches-the-t2025p-subcompact-tractor June 1 2026 TYM T2025 Launch.png Burrows Enterprises Celebrates Production of 5,000th Roto Grind Tub Grinder 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. 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.

]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12247 Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12247-burrows-enterprises-celebrates-production-of-5-000th-roto-grind-tub-grinder image001.jpg