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This series introduces our go-to sources for crop, livestock and ag tech news.
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- Gene Lucht
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AMES, Iowa — In a way, it all started with a bee sting.
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- Corey Munson
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Editor’s note: Reporters rely on experts in the field for the best information. This series introduces our go-to sources for crop, livestock and ag tech news.
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- j.deyoung
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AMES, Iowa — Over the past 33 years, Dan Morrical’s name has become synonymous with Iowa’s sheep industry.
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- Nat Williams
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Editor’s note: Reporters rely on experts in the field for the best information. This series introduces our go-to sources for crop, livestock and ag tech news.
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- Corey Munson
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- j.deyoung
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AMES, Iowa — Over the past 33 years, Dan Morrical’s name has become synonymous with Iowa’s sheep industry.
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- Nat Williams
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