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      <title>Mask Policies</title>
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        <![CDATA[If your dealership currently requires customers and/or staff to wear a mask while inside the store, will adjust that policy based on the CDC's new recommendation that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors?]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 11:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>EDA Reports Results of Follow-Up COVID-19 Survey</title>
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        <![CDATA[According to survey results, more than 90% of dealers said they did not have to lay off or furlough any employees because of the coronavirus pandemic.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>The Toro Company Partners with Plowz &amp; Mowz to Support Healthcare Workers</title>
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        <![CDATA[With the financial support from The Toro Company, the Plowz & Mowz HERO program allows healthcare workers to access free landscaping services. ]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9314</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:26:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9314-the-toro-company-partners-with-plowz-mowz-to-support-healthcare-workers</link>
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      <title>Coronavirus Crisis Series: Dealers Questions &amp; Answers</title>
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        <![CDATA[The current crisis has complex and special issues unique to dealerships. Every dealer has questions relating to employment matters and the new government loan/grant programs. Register for this webinar hosted by the HBK Dealership Solutions Group.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9235</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Toro Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19 Impact</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Toro Co. says it intends to continue operations to the extent possible as an essential critical infrastructure business. However, it is presently temporarily suspending production or reducing levels of production at certain facilities due to the effects of the virus, including anticipated reduced demand for products in certain businesses.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9234</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9234-toro-provides-business-updates-related-to-covid-19-impact</link>
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      <title>[Webinar] EDA, Rex Collins Cover Recent Coronavirus Legislation's Impact on Dealers</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Equipment Dealers Assn. will host a free webinar for equipment dealers Wednesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. Central to discuss the Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES).]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9233</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9233-webinar-eda-rex-collins-cover-recent-coronavirus-legislations-impact-on-dealers</link>
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      <title>The Coronavirus Crisis: Government Assistance — Helps and Hindrances</title>
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        <![CDATA[Industry expert Rex Collins, principal with HBK CPAs and Consultants, discusses how to address the many operational issues surrounding this crisis, how to apply for the new loans and relief packages and more.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9231</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>President Trump Signs $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Bill</title>
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        <![CDATA[President Donald Trump signed a $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress to aid the nation during the deepening COVID-19 epidemic.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:27:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Wells Fargo CDF Offers Accommodations to Dealers</title>
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        <![CDATA[The company is making short-term accommodations to its financing programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Download this 'Safe Passage Letter' from WEDA</title>
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        <![CDATA[For dealers in jurisdictions that qualify as essential or exempt businesses, the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. has prepared a “safe passage” letter for dealers to provide to their essential employees who will be asked to continue working in dealership facilities in locations that are covered by these orders. ]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9218-download-this-safe-passage-letter-from-weda</link>
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      <title>Employers Can Make Tax-Free Payments to Employees to Cover Certain Costs</title>
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        <![CDATA[The seldom used Internal Revenue Code Section 139 gives employers an opportunity make tax-free payments to their employees, “qualified disaster relief payments,” to reimburse certain costs incurred as a result of COVID-19. See how this works.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Be Calm. Be Informed. Be Proactive.</title>
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        <![CDATA[As you lead in the coming days, we encourage you to remain calm, stay informed, and be proactive. We must plan to define 2020 not by COVID-19, but by another term &mdash; strength, resolve, ingenuity, or perhaps triumph. How will you define 2020?]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Leading Your Team Through Economic Disruption</title>
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        <![CDATA[Here are 12 ways to survive (and even thrive) as you cope with the impact of the Coronavirus.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9213</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Find COVID-19 Resources, News Updates Here</title>
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        <![CDATA[<em>Rural Lifestyle Dealer</em>&nbsp;is providing ongoing resources to help you cope with COVID-19. Continue to watch our&nbsp;eBrief&nbsp;newsletter for updated information and this new link on our home page provides easy access to the information.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 09:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How Will Compensation Work During the Outbreak?</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Equipment Dealers Assn.'s webinar "Coronavirus: Legislative and Practical Considerations for Equipment Dealers" has now been posted online. One of the topics covered is employee compensation. See the recommendation.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9208</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 12:33:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9208-how-will-compensation-work-during-the-outbreak</link>
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      <title>[Webinar] Coronavirus Crisis: Government Actions – Helps and Hindrances</title>
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        <![CDATA[You might not consider the Coronavirus a traditional disaster the way we think of tornadoes or floods, but it is having an impact on dealerships — and all dealers need to have a plan. Register for this webinar from the HBK Dealership Solutions Group, set for 11 a.m. Eastern, Thursday, March 26.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9203</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>John Deere's Statement on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers</title>
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        <![CDATA["Our efforts to keep our factories running is to ensure we’re able to keep our customers operational with the parts, service, finance, support and equipment they rely on us for — including farmers and contractors who are critical to the well-being of our nation and world."]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>EDA's COVID-19 Resource List + Writing Your Government Officials</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Equipment Dealers Assn. has teamed up with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute to send a letter to the National Governors Assn. urging them to classify OPE dealerships as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. EDA encourages you to contact your local government officials directly and do the same.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9199</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9199-edas-covid-19-resource-list-writing-your-government-officials</link>
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      <title>Titan to Keep U.S. Plants Operating to Support Nation’s Food Supply</title>
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        <![CDATA[Titan International, manufacturer of Titan Tires, Titan Wheels and Goodyear Farm Tires, is announcing its commitment to keeping its U.S. manufacturing facilities operating as normal in order to support the food and agriculture industry.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9210-titan-to-keep-us-plants-operating-to-support-nations-food-supply</link>
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      <title>AGCO Provides Update on Impact of COVID-19; Withdraws Sales &amp; Earnings Guidance</title>
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        <![CDATA[In light of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the lack of certainty of both the duration and magnitude of its impacts, AGCO is withdrawing its sales, earnings and other guidance. Production has been significantly reduced or suspended in several of the company’s European facilities.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9201</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9201-agco-provides-update-on-impact-of-covid-19-withdraws-sales-earnings-guidance</link>
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      <title>CNH Industrial Announces 2-Week Suspension of European Assembly Operations</title>
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        <![CDATA[In light of the supply chain constrains caused by the COVID-19 emergency in Europe, CNH Industrial is suspending the majority of its European assembly operations for a 2-week period.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9191</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:54:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Equipment Manufacturers, Suppliers, Dealers Urge Governors to Deem Industry Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers, Associated Equipment Distributors and the Equipment Dealers Assn. urged governors to designate equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and dealers and service technicians as “essential” to the economic continuity of the states as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9189</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9189-equipment-manufacturers-suppliers-and-dealers-urge-governors-to-deem-industry-essential-during-covid-19-pandemic</link>
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      <title>Dealers Share COVID-19 Communication, Action Plans</title>
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        <![CDATA[The World Health Organization declared COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, as a pandemic on March 11. See the plans that dealers across North America have in place to keep their employees safe, while still serving customers — either in the store or at their sites.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9188</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain">Social media is one way that Central Equipment of Lexington, Ky., is communicating their COVID-19 response policies to customers. Here’s an image they shared on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, announcing their curbside assistance.</media:description>
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      <title>EDA Announces Webinar, Resources for Dealing with COVID-19</title>
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        <![CDATA[The Equipment Dealers Assn. is hosting a webinar at noon Central, Thursday, March 19, "Coronavirus: Legislative and Practical Considerations for Equipment Dealers." EDA also offers an extensive list of resources for dealers in the U.S. and Canada.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9186</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9186-eda-announces-webinar-resources-for-dealing-with-covid-19</link>
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      <title>CDC Offers Strategies for Businesses to Deal with COVID-19</title>
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        <![CDATA[The following interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings. The guidance also provides planning considerations if there are more widespread, community outbreaks of COVID-19.]]>
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      <guid>http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9183</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9183-cdc-offers-strategies-for-businesses</link>
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