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Machinery Matters: Livestock products, equipment save time

By Ann Marie Edwards
Oct 1, 2016
Oct 1, 2016

Worksaver offers an adapter designed to interface with John Deere 200X, 200CX, H120, H130, H160, D120, D160 loaders that use the John Deere quick attach system to allow the use of skid steer type attachments.
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By Ann Marie Edwards

Pork producers have experienced a rollercoaster as cash prices have dropped sharply.

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