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Prepare yourself, calves for a good sale day

Andrea Johnson
Feb 25, 2023
Feb 25, 2023

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The entrance to DLCC Ranch in Pierz, Minn. Thank you to Dar and Lynn Giess for this beautiful photo.

Cattleman Dar Giess spoke at the 50th Annual University of Minnesota Cow/Calf Days held across Minnesota.

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Andrea Johnson

STARBUCK, Minn. – Whether the feeder calf market is high or low, there are steps cow/calf producers can take to increase the dollars they receive.

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