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

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